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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Whatever their ages, Americans love to be mobile. And for many people, that means driving an automobile. In this country, three out of four adults have valid driver’s licenses, and 40 million of those drivers are age 65 or older....
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Sleep is essential to human life, and getting an appropriate amount of sleep allows us to concentrate and remain engaged in various settings. But as we age, many of us experience difficulty falling—and staying—asleep. Older adults generally require between seven...
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