Governor DeWine made a surprise declaration yesterday that Ohio’s State of Emergency would be ended today and added there would be affects to nursing home, assisted living/congregate living communities relative to visitation. Unfortunately, no guidance was given other than to refer to federal and CDC guidelines for our communities. Since yesterday, today has become a… Read more »
From the author: “Pioneering, no matter the field or century, is not an easy task. The now-ubiquitous field of adult nursing care was in its infancy after WWII when Ohio Mennonite churches saw a need and answered that call. Through many early struggles to later challenges, the Bluffton and Pandora communities kept the faith… Read more »
This summer, Maple Crest Independent Living invites active adults who are age 55 and up to declare their independence from the daily grind. Imagine freeing yourself from never-ending home repairs, insurance costs, utility bills, real-estate taxes, lawn work, snow removal, housekeeping, cooking, and laundry. This is possible in a Maple Crest Independent Living apartment –… Read more »
One of the highest confirmations of quality service is for a Home Health agency to receive a deficiency-free survey from the Ohio Department of Health. Mennonite Home Health & Senior Services in Bluffton is pleased to have accomplished just that on the 2021 state survey, which took place in May. Teresa Lewallen, Director of Mennonite… Read more »
Next Tuesday, June 15th , is the monthly COVID-19 vaccine clinic. These clinics continue on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Home Town Pharmacy will provide the Moderna vaccine to interested staff and residents. If you prefer a one-dose vaccine, different brand, or ability to schedule, please reach out to your campus Director of Nursing for… Read more »
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is joining Mercy Health, SumiRiko and Superior Credit Union as the newest Corporate Partners of Bluffton University. This partnership allows MHCO to provide educational discounts to employees and their families, and to enhance local workforce and community needs. According to Dr. Jane Wood, Bluffton University President, “These partnerships enhance the… Read more »
The Spring, 2021 Vine Newsletter has been published and is now available! Click here to read the full newsletter. Highlights include; What MHCO Misses About our Volunteers A Word from Daren 2021 MHCO Volunteer Listing Thankful for Your Support in 2020/Our Goals for 2021 Dear MHCO Volunteers – Help Us Reach Out to You! MHCO… Read more »
The Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana (www.marathonclassic.com) has made hopes and dreams come true for many Northwest Ohio children since 1984. This year, that includes the children of Hilty Preschool & Child Care Center in Pandora! The tournament will be held July 5-11 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Since its inception, the tournament has… Read more »
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Chris Moser, cmoser@mhcoliving.org, 419-358-1015, extension 263. At Mennonite Memorial Home Medical Transport drivers: (Licensed driver to take residents to Bluffton Lima Findlay area doctors’ appointments) New Volunteers would join a list of 10 volunteer drivers who are contacted… Read more »
To view a full-size, printable flyer, click here. The Spring Assisted Living Special is ending soon on May 31, but there is still time to take advantage! There is currently one apartment remaining on the Mennonite Memorial Home campus, studio apartments with kitchenettes available at the Maple Crest campus, and an apartment with an outdoor… Read more »