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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. The new year is a perfect time to evaluate eating habits. Otterbein Granville chefs do an amazing job offering a wide selection of healthy options. But breakfast is an overlooked meal on days other...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. We don’t shrink or fade! We do stretch and float. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m., the Otterbein Granville warm-water indoor pool is the place to be. In fact, of all the pools...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Agnes A. We moved to Otterbein Granville in 2016. We had lived in the area, so we had many connections with people outside of this community and continued our activities with them. Finding a New Interest...
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Is winter your favorite season? You might be inclined to say no - but give it a chance. This winter, while we’re spending more time at home, think outside the box for fun, enjoyable activities to keep you busy and...
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This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in June 2022. It's fairly easy to recognize that exercise is good for your health, especially as you age. But making it part of your regular routine is a whole...
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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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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened." -Anatole France For many, pets are an integral part of life. They provide companionship, snuggles, reasons to exercise, and can even spark new human friendships. Most pet...
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What gets you excited, intellectually? Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language? Study philosophy? Understand great literature? Many people find that retirement is the perfect time to pursue long-deferred interests. Lifelong Learning with Denison University Otterbein Granville residents...
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Residents at Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys look forward to their Olympic Games event every year. Each year is unique with different activities, residents, and entertainment, but one thing remains constant - the joy and sense of purpose brought to all...
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While most of us often associate winter’s snow and ice with accidental injuries, certain summer conditions pose potential risks as well. With sunny days and warm temperatures drawing us outdoors, here are seven precautions older adults can take to protect...
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