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The McGregor Foundation: Resolve to Have a Better 2021!

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 18, 2021

Sponsored Content Presented by Lee Ann O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer, The McGregor Foundation
Resolve for 2021 to Have a Better Year!  

While so many things seem as though they raced into fourth gear in 2020, there were other instances where things seemed to slow down. Work became a virtual Ferris wheel, never-ending and jumping from one virtual program to another event! 

Hopefully, you have carved out more time for your self-fulfillment. With more time on our hands, here are tips to jump-starting your 2021:

Join a Book Club
Book clubs are still popular today. Technology has allowed virtual book clubs to be more important than ever, allowing people to stay connected. One of the things we can do to enhance our lives- reading! 

  •  Ask around – even if your friends aren’t in book clubs, or aren’t readers themselves, they may know groups open to new members. 
  •  Check with your local library and bookstores. 
  •  See if your local community center has a book club connected with it. Many YMCAs offer a monthly book club open to members.  
  • Independent and assisted living communities have found book clubs offer enrichment options to residents. There are also virtual book clubs and others like  Read with Jenna and Oprah’s Book Club. 

Learn a New Skill
Reviving sewing machines that have been sitting quiet for years, many have discovered a new talent — not just sewing garments and other things, but also sewing masks for local assisted living and nursing centers as well as for the local community.

Create a Monthly Budget/Join an Investment Club
Spend less, save more. Money is one of the single biggest stressors for people (especially Millennials), and it’s one of the biggest points of conflict in marriages and relationships. Creating a monthly budget allows us to get our money under control.

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Menorah Park Telehealth Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 18, 2021

Sponsored Content Presented by Menorah Park

In a year that none of us could have ever imagined, we’ve had to find new ways to accomplish our goals and find success. That’s exactly what Bev Bedol did when she was sidelined by injury. Bev said a few falls did it.

“The first time I was walking across Euclid Avenue for a meeting and I stepped into a pothole. I’ve never broken or dislocated anything but I did deep muscle damage,” she explains. “I kept walking two miles a day though, and I made it worse.”

Love of her daily walking routine led her to research options. “I first heard about The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center from a friend and from my doctor,” she says.

When the pandemic hit, she learned the Center was also offering Telehealth Therapy as a safe and comfortable alternative. Bev admits at first, she thought therapy over a computer sounded a bit more difficult than it turned out to be.  

“I could connect my computer with the Center, and my therapist Michael Groesch walked me through it, and he was right there with me. He was on time and I was on time, because I was at my home and I didn’t have to leave the house. Michael was perfect in going over everything with me and what I had to do, and viewing me doing it and making it right,” she recalls.

She has now returned to the Center for therapy and the combination has proven effective. “Oh my gosh, yes, I’ve seen improvement. I can get up and walk, and I’m not walking two miles a day yet, but I am almost at a half a mile now. ”

Bev’s advice for sticking with therapy: “The truth is, if you stop, you go backwards.

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Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol ~Fraud Protection & More~                

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 18, 2021

Sponsored Content Provided by Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information and counseling related to Medicare fraud, errors and abuse. Learn how to protect your medical and personal identity. We provide virtual presentations to groups of all sizes.

You can also join us on the Ohio SMP app. Look for the FREE download on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

If you suspect Medicare fraud or are interested in a virtual presentation, contact Ohio SMP. Call 1-800-488-6070 or go to proseniors.org/ohio-smp.

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Veterans Day Tribute – 2020

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
November 9, 2020
Veterans Day marks a day of remembrance of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in our history. At Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 1985, President Ronald Reagan reminded the nation, "When they died, they gave up their chance to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers. They gave up their chance to be revered old men. They gave up everything for our country, for us. And all we can do is remember." When I recall the multitude of veterans we have cared for and the stories they shared, I remember their devotion to these virtues they valiantly fought for to protect our great land. All that our flag represents – a beacon of hope! ...
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Stay Safe & Independent at Home; Minimize COVID-19 Exposure Risk

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
July 16, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, it has become difficult to access health care safely out in the traditional marketplace. Fortunately, if you live in Geauga County (or surrounding Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Summit or Trumbull counties), you can have a medical professional from Ohman Family Living visit your home. A highly trained team of clinicians — nurses, specialized therapists, nursing assistants or companions — follow structured infection-control protocols to safely administer care in private homes. The result is greater peace of mind and improved health overall. ...
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Harbor Woods

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
March 24, 2017

Convenience, Amenities for Seniors

With its top-notch amenities and convenient location, Harbor Woods in Brunswick is an affordable independent living option for people 55 and older.

The 127-unit apartment complex is small enough to offer a true community feeling yet large enough to have extras like a fitness center, library and beauty salon.

There are lots of places to explore nearby. Situated in the heart of Brunswick, Harbor Woods Living is close to shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Woods adjacent to the complex offer a bucolic view for residents who want a bit more privacy.

Maintenance-free living attracts residents to Harbor Woods. The one- and two-bedroom units are under 1,000 square feet. Each has a washer and dryer hook-up, walk-in showers, wide doorways plus either a patio or balcony. The apartments are pet-friendly, too, with a 35-pound weight limit and breed restrictions.

Available for rent are storage units and detached garages.

To help residents who may eventually need some assistance with daily activities, Harbor Woods has partnered with a local senior care services company. Aging in place is made easier with meal prep, light housekeeping and other personal serivices, all provided for an additional fee.

Harbor Woods Living at Brunswick is located at 4255 Center Road. For more information, call 330-888-0393 or go to HarborWoodsLiving.com

 

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Altenheim Senior Living

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
March 24, 2017

Altenheim Senior Living

Quality Care in a Family-Like Atmosphere

 

Altenheim Senior Living is a not-for-profit Life Plan community providing a full continuum of senior services. These include short-term rehabilitative therapies, skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, memory care, outpatient rehabilitation, home health care and private duty services. It is also a resource center for seniors and their families who seek answers to questions regarding senior residential living and senior service offerings.

Its mission is to achieve the optimal level of mental, physical and spiritual well-being of individuals, families and the community being served through the provision of high-quality residential living, skilled nursing care and specialized services offered in a family-like atmosphere.

Started by a group of local women of the German-American Ladies Society, Altenheim opened in 1892 and will mark its 125th anniversary in 2017. To commemorate this landmark event, the Altenheim 125th Anniversary Campaign will be launched, giving residents, families, donors and community supporters the opportunity to contribute to the Altenheim Legacy Society and the naming opportunities for its two new facilities, Shurmer Place Memory Assisted Living and Altenheim Therapy Rehab Center.

Altenheim Skilled Nursing and Rehab has received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2017, for the fourth consecutive year. It has been named one of Ohio’s Best Nursing Homes in 2017 by U.S. News & World Report. Skilled Nursing and Rehab has also received the Platinum Quality Designation by CMS, the highest level attainable. Shurmer Place has received a deficiency-free survey, its ninth year in a row. Home Health Care has received a deficiency-free survey from Community Health Accreditation Partner.

These outstanding recognitions have been achieved through the compassionate, caring commitment of the administration, staff and volunteers. They have helped Altenheim Senior Living become renowned as one of the finest senior living communities in Ohio.

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Parkinson’s Help at Sprenger

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
March 24, 2017

Sprenger Therapy helps fight Parkinson’s with Delay the Disease

Sprenger Health Care Systems is helping empower those affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) through OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease program.

Delay the Disease is a 12-week exercise program developed by OhioHealth to optimize the physical functioning of those with PD.

Studies have shown that regular exercise can fight the progression of Parkinson’s disease and help individuals manage the symptoms.

This exercise program has been designed specifically to target everyday challenges experienced by people with Parkinson’s disease. Delay the Disease can help participants improve balance, soothe tremors, improve posture and enhance vocals.

“The participants have reported improvements in strength, balance and mood. In addition to improving functional mobility, they have gained confidence and increased their quality of life” said Laura Toetz, director of rehabilitation at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.

For more information about Delay the Disease, contact the Sprenger location where you would like to attend classes. You can reach Smithville Western in Wooster at 330-345-9050, Heather Knoll in Tallmadge at 330-688-8600 and Amherst Manor in Amherst at 440-988-1825.

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