The final episode of the season is here and it’s time to answer the listener questions that have come in throughout the season.  The Ohio Masonic Communities gathered a group of experts to answer things like why you might move before you need assistance and what you need to know about affordability.  You won’t want to miss what they have to say about bringing pets, being a Mason, planning activities, and more.  Tune in now ..read more

Do you know what it takes to stay healthy, especially as winter comes?  Amanda Pulfer, Certified Nurse Practitioner, and Regina Embrador, Physicians Assistant, of Premier Health share their favorite tips and tricks in this episode.  From preventative measures like vaccines and handwashing to advice on sleep and avoiding the winter blues.  Tune in now to learn how to make health fun – not a chore – as you age ..read more

If you’re going to see older adults in your family this holiday season, this episode is for you.  From the outside of the house to the inside and from the medicine cabinet to the fridge, it can seem like a lot to check.  Plus, you don’t want to forget to watch how safely they’re getting around and pay attention to any personality or memory changes.  Learn more about what you should keep an eye out for this holiday season and tips about what to do if you notice any warning signs.  Take a listen now ..read more

Did you know senior living communities offer different types of contracts?  Some of the most common ones are rental, entrance fee, fee for service, and equity.  It sounds confusing, but with a little help they can be easy to understand.  Tune in to this episode of Senior Living Today to learn the basics of these contract types and pros and cons with each of them.  Plus, you’ll learn about what The Ohio Masonic Communities offers and get tips on what to look for and ask when you look at a senior living community.   Don’t forget there’s still time to get your questions i ..read more

With so many different options, senior living can get confusing.  Not only are there differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care, they can also vary from one community or organization to another.  If you want to know what your “easy button” to senior living might be, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.  Plus, there’s still time to submit the questions you want to have answered in the season finale ..read more

Do you avoid technology or do you embrace it?  The Ohio Masonic Communities is ahead of the curve when it comes to senior living communities using technology.  From Bluetooth ribbons that connect hearing aids to speaker systems and private therapy cabanas to lift systems in the ceiling and beds that bend and turn.  Sound like a different language?  This episode will explain how The Ohio Masonic Communities uses these technologies and more ..read more

Do you know 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia?  From losing the keys to changes with mood or personality, knowing how to spot the difference between memory changes related to age and ones that could be a sign of something more could make a difference for you or a loved one.  This World Alzheimer's Day, The Ohio Masonic Communities is sharing what you need to know about Alzheimer's and dementia.  Tune in to learn more about what to do if you or a loved one are experiencing challenges that could be a sign of memory changes or Alzheimer's ..read more

If you’re looking for a reader’s digest explanation of a healthcare center or skilled nursing, then this episode is for you. Explore the differences between 24 hour nursing care and rehab, the different types of therapy available, and how to navigate insurance to pay for what you need. An added bonus, hear from experts at Western Reserve Masonic Community about how to compare choices and why you should do your research ahead of time. You won’t want to miss the final episode in this four-part series on care levels ..read more

It’s time to discuss an area with a lot of confusion and questions.  The last two episodes of the care level series covered independent living and assisted living, but part 3 is all about memory care.  There’s more to memory care or a memory support neighborhood than just a facility caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia.  Listen to Stacey Walters, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community, explain what memory care adds, when it might be time for someone to move, and how memory care might even improve your relationship with your loved one ..read more

It’s time to discuss an area with a lot of confusion and questions.  The last two episodes of the care level series covered independent living and assisted living, but part 3 is all about memory care.  There’s more to memory care or a memory support neighborhood than just a facility caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia.  Listen to Stacey Walters, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community, explain what memory care adds, when it might be time for someone to move, and how memory care might even improve your relationship with your loved one ..read more