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MARIETTA, Ohio – Harmar Place, a United Church Homes community, will continue its Opening Minds through Art program for residents living with dementia thanks to two grants from the local community. The grants, totaling $2,050, came from the Marietta Welfare League and the Binkley Charitable Fund, a fund of the…
Summit to Address the Needs of the Community The first Miami Valley LGBT Horizons of Aging Summit focusing on issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults will be held February 11 and 12, 2019, at the Sinclair College Conference Center in Dayton. It is being presented by the United Church…
DAYTON & MARION, Ohio – United Church Homes (UCH) and Ohio’s Hospice are teaming up to form a new not-for-profit joint venture Medicare-certified hospice program. United Church Homes residents needing hospice and palliative care soon can receive services provided by Ohio’s Hospice at United Church Homes while remaining in the…
Applications. One application makes students eligible for all scholarships for which they qualify. Only online applications will be accepted. The application does not have to be completed all at once. Students can save and return to answer more questions or correct information previously entered. The application does require recommendations, essays,…
The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Kevin was nominated for his demonstration of integrity within the community.…
The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Barbara was selected for the LUV Award for exhibiting all of…
The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Monica was nominated for her compassion toward residents, families and co-workers.…
The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Sharon has worked at Fairhaven for 16 years. She was nominated…
“We’re very proud to be recognized for our culture and commitment to excellence,” said Laura Farrell, executive director of Trinity Community. “We believe that respecting our staff and ensuring their success are the best ways to create a positive community for our residents.” Established in 2017, the Employer of…
Numerous studies have pointed to the negative effects social isolation has on overall health and cognitive functioning. Social isolation is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Beyond the social benefits, being outdoors has physical and emotional benefits. Sun exposure provides Vitamin D, which is essential…
Holleran awards the annual Highest Honors distinction to communities attaining high mean scores that exceed the Holleran benchmark, an industry gold standard for measuring resident satisfaction. The benchmark is the largest in the nation and includes 140,000 recent cases specific to senior living, aging services and healthcare organizations. Trinity Community…
A deficiency-free survey indicates that the community met all of the state’s safety and quality standards. State officials evaluate senior living communities and skilled nursing centers following an extensive, unannounced survey, which is conducted on-site at the center for several days. Inspectors judge a community’s performance on safety measures, quality…
On October 12, United Church Homes’ Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging will hold its 2018 Symposium, Abundant Aging through the End of Life, in Columbus. Ira Byock, MD, FAAHPM, a renowned palliative care physician, public advocate and author, will give the keynote. Byock is founder and chief medical…
Chapel Hill, Fairhaven, Four Winds, Harmar Place and Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) communities and SEM Haven all received the distinction. In total, 166 skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities made the list. The awards will be presented to recipients during AHCA/NCAL’s 69th Annual Convention &…
Students must complete a 75-hour course consisting of classroom instruction, skills lab and clinical experience. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the state test to become STNAs. The program coordinator and instructor is Jennifer Koge, RN, BSN, who has 26 years of experience in long-term care. She completed the…
Cottonwood Glen Apartments was recognized for outstanding achievement in bringing awareness to residents by the Mississippi Tobacco Smoke Free Coalition of Leflore, Humphries and Carroll Counties. The apartment complex was one of the first chosen as a model for the smoke-free coalition and was presented the Smoke Free Champion Award.…
H. Frank Doenges, the recipient of this year’s Spirit Award, has a long history with Four Winds. In 2014, his knee prothesis became infected, and he began an extended stay at Four Winds. While living there, Doenges, a local pastor, transferred Sunday evening services and the Redeemed Riders’ (Chapter 624…
St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dayton received the 2018 Diakonie Award. St. John’s is proud of its involvement with Trinity Community. The church helped found Trinity years ago and takes an active role today. The church hosts a month of birthday parties, takes special offerings for Trinity and…
Naples United Church of Christ in Florida received the 2018 Diakonie Award. Naples UCC members have worked with Cypress Run Senior Housing Community in Immokalee, Florida, in ways ranging from special offerings to interfaith emergency mobilization. Beyond financial assistance, NUCC worked shoulder to shoulder with members of local Methodist and…
Camp Ageless will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Main Street Café at Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge), 789 Stoneybrook Trail, Fairborn. The program includes lunch and a magic show from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Events will include bubbles, camp stories, face…
