There’s always something to do and someone to meet at Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife. But don’t just take our word for it: Hear what these residents had to say about their experience here, then read on for more information about living...
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See a Day in the Life at Otterbein St. Marys [Video]
We followed Otterbein St. Marys independent living resident Mary Lou around for a day to see how she chooses to spend it. Take a look at the video below to see more. Otterbein Adventures: A Day in the Life [video...
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My Journey to Otterbein: Peg M.
At Otterbein, every resident’s journey to our independent living communities is different. Hear from real residents about why they chose to live here and what the process was like for them in our My Journey to Otterbein series. Today’s featured...
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[Video] What It’s Really Like to Move to Independent Living
Moving to an independent living community can bring with it a lot of benefits - like more free time and more opportunities to be social. But what is it really like to move in? Hear from Otterbein resident Cindi R....
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Gardening on the Otterbein Granville Campus
Otterbein Granville Resident Dave Skeen describes how he has continued his love of landscape architecture for the past 11 years as a resident at the community. I am writing this blog the weekend following Thanksgiving. I have spent much of...
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How One Otterbein Marblehead Resident Continues to Pursue His Calling
Note: This blog was originally written in Dec. 2019. It has been updated in 2022 for style and content. Retirement is usually a time to slow down and pursue other passions apart from our careers. But some people have been...
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Rehab and Therapy at Otterbein Cridersville: Jay’s Story
Planning for recovery after a surgery or illness can be challenging. But scheduling post-acute rehabilitation and therapy can make it easier for you to recover and regain your mobility, strength, and function. Hear from Jay M., a post-acute resident at...
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Meet Sam F., Leap-Year Baby
Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife resident Sam F. turns 80 this year - but he’s only celebrated 20 birthdays. No, he’s not a time-traveler: He’s a leap-year baby born on Feb. 29, 1940. Read more about what it’s like to have this...
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My Journey to Otterbein: Gloria S.
Otterbein Cridersville resident Gloria S. has called Otterbein home since 2018. Now living in an apartment on campus, she says she enjoys her home and the people in the community. Read more about Gloria’s story below. Apartment Life at Otterbein...
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My Journey to Otterbein: Rosemary S.
If you’ve always enjoyed an active lifestyle, there’s no reason you can’t continue that at an independent living community. In fact, most residents say they have even more time to do what they love. Read about Rosemary S., whose busy...
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