Lovi and Dick have been married for 50 years. When they moved into The Woodlands at Otterbein Sunset , the couple decorated their 1,100-square-foot apartment with belongings that reflect a lifetime together: favorite furniture pieces, treasured artwork, and cherished souvenirs...
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Roxie H. and her husband began to consider a move to senior living in 2017. They found that their home of 25 years was too large for them, and the maintenance was more than they could handle. When they decided...
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Updated in November 2022 When considering a move to one of our Otterbein SeniorLife Communities, it's important to research the financial aspect of your decision. It’s often helpful to do a cost-benefit analysis, which compares the costs and benefits of...
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Jim and Carolyn R. enjoy a walk with their dog Kiki near their Otterbein villa. When Otterbein SeniorLife residents Jim and Carolyn R. began to think about downsizing, the timing never seemed quite right to take action. So, when they...
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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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