Baked acorn squash, pumpkin pie, and...pickle cupcakes? Otterbein Cridersville resident Vicki A. has made them all! Learn more about Vicki’s passions for baking and playing the piano, and how she does both at Otterbein. 58 Years of Experience Since moving...
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When you’re considering moving into a senior living community, you might be wondering, “What are the biggest benefits?” It’s a question virtually all of our residents have asked at one time or another. To help you out, we put together...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Steve K. This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in June 2022. Otterbein Granville independent living doesn’t have an activities director to plan programs and special events. Instead, the residents decide what activities...
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After receiving rehabilitation at Otterbein St. Marys, Mary R. moved into an independent living apartment “As soon as I walked into Otterbein, I thought, ‘This is the place for my mom,’” says Judy B., Mary’s daughter. In this video, hear...
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As we age, changes in our hearts and blood vessels increase our risk of developing heart disease. Our arteries could harden, for example, or narrow from plaque that builds up over time. Our heart muscles might naturally weaken as we...
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Hummel plates? Rare stamps? Aunt Martha’s fountain pens? Should you sell them via an online auction house, and how do you know the true value? These are common questions many older adults face when they begin downsizing and selling stuff they no...
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Upon moving to one of the independent living patio homes at Otterbein Cridersville, Dale and Phyllis S. knew that the different levels of care would be helpful with Dale’s diagnosis of dementia. They didn’t realize how quickly they’d benefit from...
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Otterbein Granville Resident Tom G. describes how the sounds outside his apartment change as the seasons cycle through the year. We all enjoy the sights of the seasons, especially the Christmas and Hanukkah season, but have we ever become sensitive...
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When you decide to move to The Woodlands, one of the first decisions you’ll make is to choose what apartment is the best space to create your new home. This home will be where you host family and friends, pursue...
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For Otterbein Cridersville resident Bob A., his independent living apartment is his sanctuary. It’s where he watches the sun rise and set each day, it’s where he visits with his family, and it’s where he loves to hang out and...
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