Topics: Independent Living

Loneliness can be common among seniors for a number of reasons, particularly if they live alone in their own home. Senior living communities like Otterbein SeniorLife recognize this and put immense effort into creating lots of opportunities to stay social and engaged, and meet new people.

Topics: Independent Living

One of the best tools you can use when trying to make a decision between two choices is a good, old-fashioned side-by-side comparison. On one hand, staying in your current home as you get older can seem like an easy choice, but if you are considering moving to an independent living home or apartment, it’s… Read more »

Topics: Independent Living

When you’re looking at floor plans and pricing for your retirement needs, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers of square footage and monthly rent. But what you really need to evaluate in choosing a home or apartment is the lifestyle you’re looking for and what kind of space will satisfy those needs.

Topics: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Explore any of our Otterbein SeniorLife communities from the comfort of your own home with a virtual tour. Hear from Anna on how you can schedule your tour, or read on to get full details. 

Topics: Independent Living

Choosing a retirement community is a big decision – financially as well as emotionally. It’s important to understand what you’ll be paying and if you can afford it.

Topics: Granville, Independent Living

Otterbein Granville is a Life Plan Community, with the key word being “plan.” Uncertainty about the future can be stressful for everyone, but having a plan in place can bring peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones. Otterbein Granville residents appreciate knowing higher levels of care are available right on campus should they… Read more »

Topics: Granville, Independent Living

There’s no doubt that Otterbein Granville and Denison University maintain a special bond, offering engaging opportunities for both residents and students. One unique program is a favorite among residents here: the artist-in-residence. This program gives one Denison student an inside look at the life plan community every summer. The intergenerational program allows a student studying… Read more »

Topics: Independent Living

Did you know the average age of a senior living resident is often 79-80 years old? Many people move to a retirement community when they begin to need help with some of the activities of daily life, or with taking care of their home.