NaviGuide Receives $16,000 in Grants to Support 22 Low Income Older Adults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills, Corporate Director of Communications & Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org   NaviGuide Receives $16,000 in Grants to Support 22 Low Income Older Adults Columbus, OH (Apr. 3, 2023) NaviGuide, a service coordination service by United Church Homes, has received two grants, totaling $16,000…

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The Fairhaven Community Achieves Vohra Wound Certification

The Fairhaven Community, a skilled nursing community located in Upper Sandusky, OH, is now Vohra Wound Certified as a Vohra Wound Physicians Center of Excellence for Wound Management. As a United Church Homes community, The Fairhaven Community is committed to providing the highest level of care to its residents, and…

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5 Reasons to Move Into Senior Living

  There are a lot of reasons why people move into senior living. Some people decide it’s time for a change in lifestyle, others to simply right-size and some have to move because they can no longer live on their own. In either case, there are many benefits that come…

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Human-Centered Design Generates Community Improvements

Among the creative ideas introduced to United Church Homes by Michael Hughes – who joined UCH’s leadership team late 2021 – is the use of human-centered design. This approach to problem-solving recognizes the perspectives and experiences of internal and external customers in all steps of the process. Functioning as Senior…

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Several Montgomery County Nonprofits Join to Award More than $9,000 in Grants to Combat Loneliness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org   Several Montgomery County Nonprofits Join to Award More than $9,000 in Grants to Combat Loneliness Marion, OH (Dec. 1, 2022) More than $9,000 in grants have been awarded to four Dayton area…

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United Church Homes Blesses Ground in Plain City for New Senior Living Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org   United Church Homes Blesses Ground in Plain City for New Senior Living Community Plain City, OH (Nov. 8, 2022) United Church Homes held a ground blessing ceremony on November 2 in Plain…

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Annual Symposium Addresses Tech, Ethics and Spirituality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Annual Symposium Addresses Tech, Ethics and Spirituality Columbus, OH (Oct. 12, 2022) More than 125 individuals gathered both in-person or virtually for the United Church Homes Seventh Annual Ruth Frost Parker Center for…

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Social and Biomedical Ethicist Dr. Tracy Trothen to Keynote Parker Center Symposium

> View the full list of Speakers and Symposium details Written by: Barb Powell, Communication Consultant UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries Tracy J. Trothen, Ph.D., will deliver two keynotes at the annual United Church Homes Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium. “(Pro) Longevity: The…

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New Projects Advance UCH’s Strategic Growth Plan

United Church Homes’ (UCH) strategic growth goals have never been about the bottom line, but rather about advancing the organization’s mission to help a diverse population of older adults live abundant lives. “We cast a wide net in implementing our strategic growth plan,” explained Senior Executive Vice President and Chief…

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Age is Just a Number

Celebrating CENTENARIANS who embrace UCH’s commitment to LiveIt! Google “keys to longevity” and you’ll find lots of good advice but no guaranteed formulas for achieving it. Social-emotional issues also impact longevity, with research showing the benefits of maintaining social connections, spirituality, forgiveness and living a life of purpose. United Church…

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United Church Homes Expands to 15 States

Senior living provider, United Church Homes (UCH), expands its services to 15 states as it begins management of Meridian Point in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The affordable community made up of 80 spacious apartments is located about 55 miles south of Pittsburgh. UCH will provide support services and equip the community with…

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United Church Homes – The Polaris Community Welcomes New Leadership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Corporate Communications Manager 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org United Church Homes – The Polaris Community Welcomes New Leadership   Columbus, Ohio (February 28, 2022) – United Church Homes – The Polaris Community welcomes Kim Bowyer and Christy Babcock to its leadership team. As executive director,…

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Bringing Art Out in People

A lifetime of creativity and a little encouragement from family and friends sparked the teacher within Allan Norris and the idea for a painting class that has inspired many residents at The Glenwood Community. "Painting with Allan" began in 2017 after staff members at the community encouraged Allan to give…

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