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Age In Place, At Your Own Pace, With Grace
By Sherri Roth, Feature Writer
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are becoming
very popular options for senior life. With choices of vibrant independent living, as- needed assisted living, and skilled nursing
care all within the same community, CCRCs ensure that residents can “age in place, at
their own pace, with grace”. The residents’ surroundings, the services, and the people
they interact with remain familiar, birthday
after birthday, giving them a sense of home,
as well as on-going peace of mind to their families. This tiered approach to the aging process can be the ideal choice for seniors with the financial means. To learn more, mark your calendar for June 25, July 23 and August 27, 2019. Otterbein Marblehead’s senior living experts will present AARP’s three-part outline of what to ask and what to observe when visiting or researching a CCRC. Each discussion will be held in the Hearth Dining Room where complimentary refreshments will be served. RSVP to Jane Verne, 419 798-8254.
Part 1: June 25, 10am
General Community Questions
What to ask regarding the number of homes/
units, waiting lists, general visiting hours, etc.
Grounds and Facility Location
What to observe regarding the grounds’ maintenance and layout, nearby conveniences, parking, etc.
Initial Impressions of Staff and Community
What to observe regarding the residents’ attitudes and appearance, the professionalism of the staff, the social involvement of the residents, etc.
Housing
What to ask regarding pets, available floor plans, re-painting, safety features, etc.
Part 2 July 23, 10am
Medical Services
What to ask regarding on-site pharmacies,
keeping your own doctor, available healthcare services for each level of care, etc.
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Otterbein Marblehead residents, Bob and Mary, on the Lakeside Chautauqua pier.
The Residents
What to ask regarding their opinions of the staff/medical team, their likes/dislikes, their thoughts on the cost, etc.
The Staff
What to ask regarding credentials held, the hiring procedures, administrators’ hours, etc.
Meals
What to ask regarding menus, special requests, meal plans, snacks, etc.
Personal Services
What to ask regarding transportation, on-site salons, exercise programs, worship services, housekeeping, etc.
Part 3 August 27, 10 am
Social Life and Recreation
What to ask regarding planned activities, costs,
on-site classes, common social and game areas, etc.
The Nuts and Bolts: Entrance and Monthly Fees, Contracts
What to ask regarding the application process, contract options, Medicaid/Medicare, moving from one level of care to the next, facility accreditation, etc.
Situated in 46 acres of woods adjacent to the lake shore, Marblehead Otterbein is a fully accredited CCRC that caters to all levels of care. Explore online at https://otterbein.org/ find-a-location/marblehead/ or schedule a tour at https:// otterbein.org/contact/.
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