What do you think of first when you hear "short-term and long-term nursing care”? If sterile hallways and impersonal care come to mind, you might be surprised to learn that there’s another option. Our Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods combine the comfort...
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Get help with finding long-term care for your loved one in this four-part series. Find articles to help you understand if it’s needed, talk about it with your family members, uncover the costs, and find the right option for your loved...
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When Jed Metzger’s mother, Ruth, needed a higher level of care, they knew Otterbein Cridersville was the right place. Hear Jed and Ruth’s story in the video below, or read the full transcript. What Was it Like Moving Your Mom...
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Otterbein SeniorLife uses technology and the latest research to help elders who have respiratory diseases, as well as those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods are small communities that provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services...
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Updated in November 2022 In this blog, the first in a four-part series on skilled nursing care, we’ll look at signs that your loved one might benefit from this kind of care. The remaining three blogs in the series focus...
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Like many people who live in an Otterbein SeniorLife community, Herman E. has been wowed by the experience. Herman, 88, and his wife Mary moved into an independent living neighborhood at Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife in 2006. About three years ago,...
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If your loved one is preparing to transition to long-term care, you might be feeling anxious or lost. Moving to a long-term care community is a significant life event, and it’s normal to experience many different emotions. Fortunately, there are...
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Have you ever heard a senior in a nursing home describe themself as “spoiled” by their caregivers? How about expressing thankfulness for their lifestyle and surroundings? Sounds out of the ordinary, right? For Geraldine T., an elder living at Otterbein...
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Non-institutional, freedom, privacy, choices ― these are all words that are not typically used to describe a nursing home. But Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods are not nursing homes; they’re known as small house neighborhoods. Watch the video below to hear from...
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If you’re looking for skilled nursing care or post-acute rehabilitation for yourself or a loved one, there are a lot of factors to consider, including the proximity of the skilled nursing center to a hospital or medical center. Our Otterbein...
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