Driving means independence and freedom for most of us, but sometimes decisions need to be made on whether driving should be continued. “Driving” this decision could be health issues, vision problems or just the combined issues of aging. Some things to consider when helping a loved one make the decision to give up the driver’s… Read more »
Photos and Article by Fred Steiner – originally published on the Bluffton Icon at http://www.blufftonicon.com/news/2017/06/30/kathleen-mikkelsen-turns-100-july-3 Kathleen Mikkelsen has a special birthday next week. And, her only regret is that her twin sister, Geraldine, who died a few years ago, isn’t here to celebrate it with her. On July 3, Kathleen, a Mennonite Memorial home resident,… Read more »
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO), St. John Mennonite Church and The Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) have received a bequest from the estate of Arthur E. Gratz of Pandora. Mr. Gratz, 84, died on October 22, 2018 at Hilty Memorial Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kline Gratz. A lifelong… Read more »
On Friday, June 17th the Hilty Home sponsored and volunteered to help out with the first annual “Shred-a-Thon” that was organized by the Putnam County Council on Aging. This event was held in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and other partners that helped bring the event to Putnam County include Crime Victim Services… Read more »
Maple Crest Senior Living Village doesn’t have an official Artist in Residence, but T.R. Steiner is as close as it gets. Maintenance supervisor for the 18-acre independent and assisted living community, Steiner credits his mechanical skills with the ability to craft prize-winning ceramic pieces. Like painting, clearing snow and doing general repairs, working in clay… Read more »
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The Hilty Home Assisted Living achieved a Deficiency-Free survey from the Ohio Department of Health in April. This accomplishment was recognized by the Ohio Assisted Living Association, and can be seen at http://ohioassistedliving.org/deficiency-free/
PANDORA — World War II Marine veteran Louis Risser accepted a pin with tears in his eyes Tuesday, surrounded by friends and American Legion members recognizing him for his 70 years of service in American Legion Harter Williams Post 536 in Gilboa. Risser, 91, received a pin from Post 536 Post Commander Roy Sutter, Sergeant… Read more »
Elders, family members and staff nominated several Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) employees for LeadingAge Ohio STAR Awards. With the tagline, “You Make the Difference!” the STAR Awards are presented annually to create a moment of public recognition for front-line, non-management staff who care for our elderly population. STARS nominees, honored at an April… Read more »
Both Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, and Hilty Home, Pandora, will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunts this year one week apart. Both hunts are for younger children accompanied by an adult and will be held rain or shine. The MMH Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 starting at 10 a.m. Due to the W…. Read more »