Senior Living Today

You can have your cake and eat it too, fats can be good, and dieting isn’t always best.  Those are just some of the surprising things you’ll hear from a registered dietician on this week’s episode.  You won’t want to miss this in-depth discussion of nutrition information, plus practical tips for anyone in senior living and older adults.

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can make life more vibrant.  Learn more about what a CCRC is and how the care can adjust as your needs do – without upending your life.  Plus, The Ohio Masonic Communities shares what each level of care in senior living is – from independent living and assisted living to memory support and skilled nursing – and when you should consider each.

Bruce and Ken knew that Springfield Masonic Community checked all the boxes when they were looking for a senior living community.  When they moved, they brought their hobbies and passions with them, and are now using their skills to teach other residents.  Listen as Bruce and Ken talk about how their passions for woodworking and pool became a passion for teaching.

In this special Veterans Day episode we chat with Bruce, Ken, and Donna about their time in the service and some of their most memorable stories.  Plus, you won’t want to miss hearing them talk about their experience with Springfield Masonic Community’s Dream Flights in August.

The Ohio Masonic Communities' Here to Help guides cover everything from what Alzheimer's is to what senior living community and contract types exist and more. You can access your free copy of the guides by visiting omcoh.org/sltguide. 

In today's episode, we sit down with Springfield Masonic Community Relations Manager, Poetry Davis. We give advice for preparing to move, how to find the right senior living community for you, selling your home, and downsizing.

In today's episode, we join back Scott Buchanan, CEO of The Ohio Masonic Home. At the Ohio Masonic, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology advancements to improve our residents' lives and provide the best quality care. We discuss the use of iPads to combat social isolation during the pandemic, apps to keep residents connected, and the Embodied Labs virtual reality training tool each of our employees go through. 

In honor of June being Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, we are releasing a special bonus episode as a follow-up to our first conversation on Alzheimer's and Dementia. In this bonus segment, Stacey Walters, Director of Life Enrichment for Springfield Masonic Community, discusses tips for preventing cognitive decline, Alzheimer's support groups for caregivers, and how to choose the right memory care facility for your loved one.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. This week we are joining the conversation, raising awareness, and helping to educate our listeners about Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In today's episode, Diana Wilson, Director of Nursing for Springfield Masonic Community, discusses the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, signs of Alzheimer's and dementia, and what to look for when choosing care for your loved one. 

In today's episode, we welcome back Springfield Masonic Community President Tony Berardi. Tony dives deeper into the common misconceptions surrounding  senior living communities. We discuss topics such as the benefits of moving to a community before you have a need to,  what to expect when moving into a community, and will answer some questions regarding long-term care insurance. 

In today's episode, we sit down with Springfield Masonic Community Resident Brenda Kennedy. Brenda gives us some insight on what it's really like to live at a senior living community, and helps us to debunk some common myths!