What Kinds of Care Ar e Available? How Should I Approach This Topic with My Parent? How to Search for Assisted Living or At-Home Care Costs of Assisted Living vs. Home Care Emotional Well-Being While Caring for Aging Parents Learn...
Read More »
Inspired, Enriched.
Otterbein SeniorLife Blog
Featured Post
Marian’s Journey to Otterbein: Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Assisted living resident Marian G. has had quite a journey – from a hospital stay to post-acute care to assisted living. And she’ll be the first to tell you that she wouldn’t be where… Read more »
Read MoreLatest from
Otterbein SeniorLife
Tax Tips and Deductions for Seniors
Updated in February 2026 As Ben Franklin famously stated, there are only two sure things in life, and one of them comes every April 15. Yes, we’re talking about tax season. In this blog article, you’ll learn more about what...
Read More »
Why You Should Consider Otterbein Franklin When Choosing a Life Plan Community
Otterbein SeniorLife Franklin is a life plan community for adults 55+ who want to live fully today while feeling secure about tomorrow. Our maintenance-free community means you can focus on what you love while being prepared for whatever the future...
Read More »
Plan Today For Your Future Home at Otterbein Lebanon
Otterbein Lebanon is expanding again and thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of The Fairway Collection has officially broken ground. Following the overwhelming demand for Phase 1, this next chapter includes 28 new, beautifully designed ranch-style homes on the...
Read More »
10 Easy Tips for Decluttering and Downsizing Your Home
Do you really need everything you’ve got? Would downsizing make your home easier to manage? Answering yes is simple. Getting started and following through with a plan to declutter and downsize? Now, there’s a challenge. But Otterbein SeniorLife can help....
Read More »
Is It the Right Time to Move to a Life Plan Community?
By Otterbein Granville resident Mary Ellen H. Trepidation. Now there’s a fancy word. Scared silly is more like it. Well, maybe not scared, but certainly anxious and confused. Face it; this is the biggest move you’ll ever make. Sure, you’ve...
Read More »
4 Reasons Now Is the Right Time for a Move to Otterbein
Many older adults may wonder why you'd consider moving if you’re in good health and happy in your current home. Future planning may be the last thing on your mind, but why not take advantage of your current good health to...
Read More »
Do Life Plan Communities Make Financial Sense?
This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in April 2024. While many older adults desire to stay at home as long as possible, some senior living options, like a life plan community, might make more financial sense....
Read More »
What Should You Look for in a Senior Living Community?
Many people think about moving into a senior living community long before they decide to do it. Often it’s because they don’t want to leave the comforts of home, or they worry about being in unfamiliar surroundings. When these folks...
Read More »
Your Guide to Moving to an Independent Living Community During COVID-19
If you’re planning a move to an independent living community, you might be wondering if now is a good time. It’s always a good time to move to a senior living community. Many Otterbein residents have shared how happy they...
Read More »
Tips For Selling Your Home During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the real estate market is gaining momentum. Nationally, sales of existing homes rose 20.7% in June 2020 compared to May 2020— the largest one-month increase on record. We asked Jen Harper, a real estate agent with Keller-Williams...
Read More »
How to Make Your Retirement Plans a Reality
Note: This blog was updated July 2, 2020. You’ve got a vision for how you want to spend your retirement years. And even though times are changing, you can still take steps to ensure your resources can deliver on that...
Read More »
Clear the Clutter With These Expert Downsizing Tips from Amy Zumberger
If the idea of going through what’s accumulated over the years - or decades - in your home sounds daunting, you’re not alone. Organizing and removing personal items can be physically and emotionally draining for anyone. Luckily, Otterbein can help...
Read More »
Behind the Scenes at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon
Ever wonder what life is really like at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon? We sat down with Anna Gallagher, director of marketing for Otterbein Lebanon, to get some of your top questions answered. Q: Do I have to put down a large...
Read More »
Top 5 Estate Planning Documents
This blog was originally published in 2020. It was updated in June 2022. It’s common for older adults to put off estate planning, considering the difficult decisions that may need to be made. However, delaying estate planning or not doing...
Read More »
Use the MoneyGauge Calculator to Quickly See if Otterbein Granville is a Financial Fit for You
This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in June 2022. One of the top questions individuals looking to make a move to a life plan community ask themselves is, "Can I afford it?” From an outside perspective,...
Read More »
What to Consider When Planning for Senior Living
This resident-written blog summarizes a speaking engagement from Brad Breeding at Otterbein Granville about the factors to consider when choosing a senior living community. By Otterbein Granville resident Reed B. Brad Breeding provides advice on senior living with the authority...
Read More »
Are My Collectibles Valuable? Should I Sell via an Online Auction?
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...
Read More »
Otterbein Granville To Continue MoneyGauge Calculator
Choosing a life plan community (aka continuing care retirement community) is a big financial decision. One question that exists is: are you in a position financially to possibly pay an entry fee and monthly service fees? If you’re still wondering...
Read More »
Downsizing: How Do I Sell My Stuff?
You might think of downsizing as just getting rid of everything. But if you have furniture, china, or other items that you no longer need, you likely want to make some money from selling them. Read our tips for selling...
Read More »
The First 3 Places to Start When Downsizing Your Home
When you live in a space for decades, the process of downsizing and moving is a different challenge than if you move after living in a home for a few years. But fear not! Downsizing does not have to be...
Read More »
Simplify Your Downsizing Project with These Five Tips
Downsizing can seem like a daunting task. It’s the dreaded “D” word people wish to avoid and often put off for as long as they can. And it can feel overwhelming ― it may be hard to know where to...
Read More »
How to Downsize Your Home Without Losing Peace of Mind
[/vc_column][/vc_row] FREE WEBINAR: Smooth Move Downsizing Join us at 10 a.m. on October 28 to learn more about making downsizing easier. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]Step 1: Overcoming emotional barriers to downsizing Step 2: Telling friends and family you want to downsize Step 3:...
Read More »
