There are quite a few myths about senior living at Otterbein Cridersville. We’ve curated a list of the top 5 myths that we hear — and we’re sharing the facts to bust those myths once and for all! Join us...
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Why We Moved to Otterbein Granville: The Story of Carol D. and Christie V.
By Otterbein Granville resident Reed B. Carol D. and Christie V. recently moved from Galena, Ohio, into their new home on Founders Lane at Otterbein Granville. In searching for senior living communities that might suit them, they had found Otterbein...
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15 Helpful Tips to Find the Right Senior Living Community
Joyce loves to travel, dine out, and go on shopping excursions with her cousins. But recently, she has become somewhat overwhelmed with the burdens of homeownership. She and her husband raised three children in their large, four-bedroom family home of...
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Why a Smaller Senior Living Community is Beneficial
Life in Otterbein’s small houses differs from most skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods are each made up of five small houses, with each small house featuring 12 private suites, home-cooked meals, and a consistent team of...
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Helping Your Parent Find the Perfect Senior Living Community
As an adult with older parents, you may find yourself helping them select the perfect senior living community. Many questions will need to be answered: What type of senior living community do they want? Where can they get the best...
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3 Signs It’s the Right Time to Move to a Senior Living Community
Just like buying a new home, there are many factors to take into account when considering a move to a life plan community (aka continuing care retirement community). How do you know if you are ready? First and foremost, you...
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Benefits of a Winter Move to Senior Living
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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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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