Do you really need everything you’ve got? Would downsizing make your home easier to manage? Answering yes is simple. Getting started and following through with a plan to declutter and downsize? Now, there’s a challenge. But Otterbein SeniorLife can help....
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Updated in February 2025 As Ben Franklin famously stated, there are only two sure things in life and one of them comes every April 15. Yes, we’re talking about tax season. In this blog article, you’ll learn more about what...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Mary Ellen H. Trepidation. Now there’s a fancy word. Scared silly is more like it. Well, maybe not scared, but certainly anxious and confused. Face it; this is the biggest move you’ll ever make. Sure, you’ve...
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Many older adults may wonder why you'd consider moving if you’re in good health and happy in your current home. Future planning may be the last thing on your mind, but why not take advantage of your current good health to...
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This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in April 2024. While many older adults desire to stay at home as long as possible, some senior living options, like a life plan community, might make more financial sense....
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Many people think about moving into a senior living community long before they decide to do it. Often it’s because they don’t want to leave the comforts of home, or they worry about being in unfamiliar surroundings. When these folks...
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If you’re planning a move to an independent living community, you might be wondering if now is a good time. It’s always a good time to move to a senior living community. Many Otterbein residents have shared how happy they...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the real estate market is gaining momentum. Nationally, sales of existing homes rose 20.7% in June 2020 compared to May 2020— the largest one-month increase on record. We asked Jen Harper, a real estate agent with Keller-Williams...
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Note: This blog was updated July 2, 2020. You’ve got a vision for how you want to spend your retirement years. And even though times are changing, you can still take steps to ensure your resources can deliver on that...
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If the idea of going through what’s accumulated over the years - or decades - in your home sounds daunting, you’re not alone. Organizing and removing personal items can be physically and emotionally draining for anyone. Luckily, Otterbein can help...
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