FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills, Corporate Director of Communications & Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Celebrating 50 Years of Service: The Trinity Community at Beavercreek Kicks Off Golden Anniversary with Year-Long Festivities Beavercreek, OH (Aug. 9, 2024) United Church Homes’ The Trinity Community at Beavercreek is proudly celebrating…
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Seven United Church Homes Communities Earn 2024 Silver Achievement in Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL
Marion, OH (June 28, 2024) United Church Homes is proud to announce that seven of its communities have been recognized as 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipients by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This prestigious award is the second of three distinctions…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Sparks Career Growth with Dynamic Internship Programs
United Church Homes’ (UCH) commitment to helping staff grow their knowledge and skills is an important part of its culture that extends to non-traditional workers: from students in high school to those in doctorate programs who join the team functioning as interns. “We’ve offered internship opportunities for many years,” explained…
Read MoreAbundant Culture Extends to Staff
United Church Homes’ (UCH) mission – to transform aging by building a culture of community, wholeness, and peace – focuses on residents, as does its vision of abundant life. But the organization’s senior leaders are also committed to creating an abundant culture for staff who work in its 80-plus communities…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Horizons of Aging Summit Returns to Dayton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills, Corporate Director of Communications & Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org LGBTQ+ Horizons of Aging Summit Returns to Dayton, Ohio, with a Focus on Well-Being: Thriving in a Chaotic World Dayton, OH (Nov. 28, 2023)— After a two-year hiatus due to challenges…
Read MoreDayton-Area Philanthropists and Volunteers Recognized for Exemplary Contributions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills, Corporate Director of Communications & Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Dayton-Area Philanthropists and Volunteers Recognized for Exemplary Contributions Dayton, OH (Aug. 23, 2023) United Church Homes (UCH) came together with its dedicated donors and volunteers to celebrate and honor the exceptional…
Read MoreWhat is Abundant Life?
What is Abundant Life? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it simply as: existing or occurring in large amounts; marked by great plenty; amply supplied. According to The New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible, abundance refers to a large quantity or plentiful amount of either material or non-material entities. In Biblical texts,…
Read MoreExploring the Housing Market: Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Home and Move into a Senior Living Community?
The housing market is a dynamic landscape that can have a significant impact on personal decisions, including the choice to sell one's home and transition to a senior living community. With fluctuations in market conditions and evolving priorities, it is essential to evaluate the current state of the housing market…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Independent Living Community
Choosing an independent living community can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some things to look for when choosing an independent living community: Location: Location is a crucial factor when choosing an independent living…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreAssistance Wherever You Live: UCH Growth Extends Beyond Housing to Services
United Church Homes (UCH) is well-known as a provider of affordable housing, independent living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitative care and memory care to thousands of older adults. Understanding and honoring seniors’ diverse needs, UCH maintains a constant focus on fulfilling its mission by expanding its reach – helping more…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Continues Growth, Moves in Rankings
The LeadingAge Ziegler 200 rankings, a list of the nation’s 200 largest multi-site non-profit market rate senior living organizations, revealed United Church Homes (UCH) is growing, moving up in the latest report. The Ohio-based senior living provider moved to 38th, up from 41st in 2021. The annual report ranks UCH…
Read MoreParker Center Celebrates 5 Years of Ministry
2022 marks the five-year anniversary of the establishment of an important donor-sponsored initiative of United Church Homes (UCH): the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging (RFPCAA). The center’s primary goal is to transform how society views aging through engagement, education and advocacy, aligning closely with UCH’s mission to transform…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreUCH Releases Updated Logos in Brand Refresh
United Church Homes continues its journey to expand its mission and ministry of providing abundant life to older adults. Since 2019, the organization has welcomed 11 communities and nearly 1,000 units to the United Church Homes family and introduced innovative services that support seniors in our communities and beyond our…
Read MoreAge 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…
Read MoreNaviGuide Launches, Links Older Adults with Services
United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for older adults living independently. Aging parents often turn to adult children for support in managing day-to-day activities like scheduling medical appointments, setting up home health care, navigating Medicare, cooking, grocery shopping and lawn care. NaviGuide makes life easier for…
Read MoreFrom Beige to Bling
April 7 kicked off an interior enhancement project at The Trinity Community at Fairborn that a very special family member hopes will make the skilled nursing community stand out above others in Greater Dayton. Barb, whose late husband was a former resident, spearheaded the idea and donated the funds to…
Read MoreNaviGuide Launches New Service to Support Older Adults and Family Caregivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Corporate Director of Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org NaviGuide Launches New Service to Support Older Adults and Family Caregivers Columbus, OH (Mar. 28, 2022) United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for older adults living independently. Aging parents…
Read More5 Ways for Older Adults to Right-Size
The topic of rightsizing for older adults often comes up when older adults get ready to move out of a home they have lived in for years and have come to a point where they must release a significant portion of their belongings. It can be overwhelming to think about…
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