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Research is Key in Choosing a Retirement Community

Posted on November 20, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Before deciding which retirement community to call home, Ruth Von Bramer did her homework.

Research is Key in Choosing a Retirement Community (The Catholic Review)

Kids and Seniors Bonding Through Laughter

Posted on November 19, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Silly suggestions, ridiculous responses and loads of laughter filled the room Nov. 5 at The Gallen Adult Health Care Center as children from the improv comedy group "Alpine Rocks, Come Laugh!" visited.

Kids and Seniors Bonding Through Laughter (Northern Valley Suburbanite)

The Virtual Doctor Visit

Posted on November 17, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Every morning at 10 a.m. sharp, Juanita Wood, 87, taps "okay" on a screen to start up a device that takes her blood pressure and transmits the information to her medical clinic. At 10:30 a.m., her husband, Arthur, 91, touch-starts his own device, neatly lined up next to hers. The machine calculates his blood pressure and weight and sends them off, along with a blood sugar count that he enters by hand.

The Virtual Doctor Visit (The Washington Post)

OPRS Salutes Veterans; Toledo Board Member Honored

Posted on November 11, 2009 in In The News for Swan Creek Retirement Village

On Veterans Day and throughout the year, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) salutes those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. This year, we honor Swan Creek Retirement Village resident Ted Jenkins, who was among 20 Ohioans to be inducted into the Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame by Governor Ted Strickland. The induction ceremony took place in Columbus on November 6 at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial.

The Bright Side of C.C.R.C.’s

Posted on November 6, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

I wrote last week about an inherent drawback to continuing care retirement communities, or C.C.R.C.’s: Within one facility or campus, residents can graduate from independent living to assisted living to a nursing home — but nobody really wants to.

The Bright Side of C.C.R.C.’s (The New York Times)

Walking With Shelter Dogs Better than Friends for Seniors

Posted on October 19, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Seniors benefit more from regular walking sessions with shelter dogs than from scheduled walks with friends or a spouse.

Walking With Shelter Dogs Better than Friends for Seniors (USA Today)

OPRS Communities Statewide Receive National Accreditation

Posted on September 14, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Eight Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) retirement communities have received their five-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC). CARF/CCAC is an independent, merged nonprofit that accredits aging services and other human services organizations.

Judy McCormick Honored By AOPHA For Board Member Service to Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services

Posted on September 2, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Judy McCormick was honored by AOPHA, the advocate of not-for-profit services for older Ohioans, with the 2009 Board Member of Distinction Award for her dedicated tenure as a member of the Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) and the OPRS Foundation Boards of Trustees. The award was presented last week at the Awards Celebration during the AOPHA 2009 Annual Conference and Trade Show.

Sarah Grim of Senior Independence Receives Statewide Honor as Outstanding Developing Executive

Posted on September 2, 2009 in In The News for All Communities

Sarah Grim, Corporate Director of Program Services for Senior Independence- Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS), based in Columbus, was honored by AOPHA, the advocate of not-for-profit services for older Ohioans, with the Developing Executive Award. The award was presented last week at the Awards Celebration held during the AOPHA 2009 Annual Conference and Trade Show.