Note: This blog was originally published in Nov. 2020. It has been updated in Jan. 2022 for content. When the cold weather hits, many people stay indoors. After all, who wants to leave the comfort of a cozy home and...
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7 Tips to Sell Your House This Fall
The white-hot real estate market has cooled a bit in the last few months, but there is still plenty of time and opportunity for people who want to sell their homes before the snow flies. Jen Harper, a real estate...
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What is a CCRC, and What Can It Offer Me?
You may have heard the term “retirement community” brought up in conversation before, but how about a CCRC? Are they the same thing? Well, yes and no. Although both terms have similar meanings, not every retirement community is a CCRC,...
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Is Living at Otterbein a Solution to Loneliness?
Loneliness can be common among seniors for a number of reasons, particularly if they live alone in their own home. Senior living communities like Otterbein SeniorLife recognize this and put immense effort into creating lots of opportunities to stay social...
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Which is Right for You? Staying in Your Current Home vs. Independent Living
One of the best tools you can use when trying to make a decision between two choices is a good, old-fashioned side-by-side comparison. On one hand, staying in your current home as you get older can seem like an easy...
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For Caregivers: How to Care for Yourself, Too
Caregivers, this one is for you. Here are some helpful tips for avoiding caregiving-related injuries and emotional tolls. Do back strains or muscle pulls from helping someone in and out of a chair, bed, or bathtub sound familiar? How about...
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Which Independent Living Floor Plan Option Fits Your Lifestyle?
When you’re looking at floor plans and pricing for your retirement needs, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers of square footage and monthly rent. But what you really need to evaluate in choosing a home or apartment is...
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How to Stay Positive While Transitioning to Assisted Living
If you’re a senior, aging in place in an independent living setting is probably your ideal choice for your future. However, you or a loved one may find yourself in a situation where you need help with activities of daily...
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How to Schedule a Virtual Tour at Otterbein [Video]
Explore any of our Otterbein SeniorLife communities from the comfort of your own home with a virtual tour. Hear from Anna on how you can schedule your tour, or read on to get full details. Transcript: How do Virtual Tours...
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Long-Term Care at Otterbein Marblehead: Cornerstone Cottage Opening Summer 2020
A brand-new long-term care small house, Cornerstone Cottage, is coming to Otterbein Marblehead SeniorLife in summer 2020. Learn more about Cornerstone Cottage and our small house model here. What is a Small House? Otterbein operates nine small house neighborhood locations...
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