At each event, UCH presented three awards — the Diakonie Award, the Spirit Award and the Ben M. Herbster Award. The Diakonie Award is presented to congregations to honor those who have demonstrated faithfulness in their support of the mission of United Church Homes and its communities. The Spirit Award…
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UCH Supports Staff Members through Liver Transplant
On Aug. 27, MaryJane received a clean bill of health from doctors at her 11-year checkup after receiving a liver transplant. In 1997, MaryJane was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and eventually led to cirrhosis. In 2000, doctors told MaryJane she would need a…
Read MoreCharitable Giving Strategies for Those 70 ½+: The Charitable IRA Rollover
By utilizing this giving technique, Linda is able to give in a very tax advantaged way. The IRA charitable rollover allows her to exclude the IRA distribution to the charities of her choice from her adjusted gross income (AGI). Thus, she is able to save income tax on this charitable…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes recently welcomed Amy Bonacuse as the New Director of Marketing
Amy is a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Shippensburg University, where she studied communications and public relations. She started her career in retail healthcare, working in public relations for Rite Aid Corporation while that chain was on a fast-track to national growth. Career opportunities brought Amy to…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes’ Center for Abundant Aging recognized with LeadingAge Ohio Aging Services Impact Award
Center Executive Director Rev. Beth Long-Higgins and United Church Homes President and CEO Rev. Kenneth V. Daniel accepted the award during a ceremony at Columbus Hilton at Easton on Thursday, Aug. 30.The new Aging Services Impact Award is given to an individual or LeadingAge Ohio member organization for communication efforts…
Read MoreDorothy Eckert Makes Lasting Impact
Dorothy has served more than 30 years on the Fairhaven Community Volunteer Service Group and, at one time, as volunteer coordinator. Dorothy remembers her grandparents and parents canning fruits and vegetables for Fairhaven when she was a little girl. Her parents, John and Mary Rinnert, and her grandparents, Harry and…
Read MoreAfter Losing Partner, Man Finds Home at Morning Star
Steve had a wonderful life. He and his partner of 41 years, Larry, had a small circle of loyal friends, a beautiful dog and financial security. Larry was a medical doctor who served the community over 39 years. They lived together in a beautiful home. Larry was Steve's best…
Read MoreAbundant Aging Through the End of Life
Over 200 people attended the third annual Symposium of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging at Marriott Columbus University Area. The Symposium featured education and discussion on end-of-life issues, said Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, executive director of the Parker Center. The keynote speaker was Dr. Ira Byock, a leading…
Read MoreUCH communities recognized with Silver Quality Award
Chapel Hill, Fairhaven, Four Winds, Harmar Place and Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) communities and SEM Haven all received the distinction. In total, 166 skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities made the list. The awards will be presented to recipients during AHCA/NCAL’s 69th Annual Convention &…
Read MorePilgrim Manor’s Inaugural Lunch Break to Educate Series: 2018 Tax Reform
The 100-plus attendees enjoyed lunch followed by an informative lecture, featuring speaker Ryan Sheffer of Advance Capital Management, who guided attendees through best giving practices after the 2018 tax reform. All funds raised at the event support Pilgrim Manor’s Compassionate Care Fund for residents who have depleted or outlived…
Read MoreUCH, Fairhaven Win Alber Enterprise Center Award
UCH was one of four long-term care organizations recognized with the Collaboration in Developing the Future Workforce Award for its participation in the pilot Elder Care Certificate program.
Read MoreFairhaven Earns Five-Star Quality Rating
CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. Nursing Home Compare provides quality ratings to each of the nation’s Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified communities. Each community is rated from one star to five stars based on three critical areas: health inspection…
Read MoreHousing Services Expands Portfolio to 61 Communities
Gateway Commons, located in Columbus, Mississippi, and Boardtown Village in Starkville, Mississippi, were purchased from National Church Residences for an undisclosed amount, per an agreement between UCH and NCR. “We are excited about adding Gateway Commons and Boardtown Village to the United Church Homes family. We look forward to providing…
Read MoreMurner Tapped to Lead Uplands Village
Herschel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Uplands Village having previously served in the Information Technology department and as chief operating officer. “I am both honored and excited for the opportunity to continue the lasting journey with Uplands Village,” he said.
Read MoreIn Memory: Pastor Bill Michaels
He was 73. Pastor Bill was a 1962 graduate of Sandusky High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Dominican crisis. He worked at Parkvue Community from May 2005 to April 2016. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Pastor Bill’s family.
Read MoreQ & A with Dr. Majd Alwan, Executive Director of LeadingAge CAST
Q: When and why was LeadingAge CAST started? A: CAST was started in 2003 because of a strategic scenario planning exercise that LeadingAge, AAHSA at the time, conducted in partnership with the Wharton School of Business in 2002. The report identified technology as a major factor in how we will…
Read MoreEversound Pilot Finds Success at Trinity
Eversound is a group-oriented headphone solution that enables residents at any level of care to be more engaged in life enrichment programming and their communities. Eversound’s mission is to end social isolation among older adults. The technology helps seniors overcome the effects of hearing loss, according to research studies…
Read MoreAre You Afraid You Will Outlive Your Financial Resources?
This fear often leads to seeking alternatives, such as investing a portion of retirement funds in investments designed to provide steady income during one’s lifetime, regardless of how long they live. What you may not know is that while your financial advisers can help, so can some of the charitable…
Read MoreTibbitts Joins UCH as New Leader for Information Technology Department
Glen Tibbitts, an Ohio State University graduate and resident of Delaware, Ohio, for 22 years, has joined UCH as director of IT services. Born in Boston, Glen attended elementary and high school in Marion, Ohio, and St. Joseph, Michigan. Glen holds a bachelor’s degree in consumer affairs with a concentration…
Read MoreEMR Systems Help Physician Residents Improve Patient Care
Dr. Jodi Sperber, medical director and attending physician at Trinity, is overseeing second- and third-year physician residents from the Indu and Raj Soin Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program, part of the Kettering Health Network. The partnership will fulfill an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirement for physician…
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