The book was co-authored by Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, executive director of United Church Homes’ Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging; Rev. J. Bennett “Ben” Guess, executive director of ACLU Ohio and former vice president of the United Church of Christ’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM); Jan…
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A History of Service: Veteran to Volunteer
In July, United Church Homes presented Roger with the Spirit Award for his volunteer work at Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) in Fairborn, Ohio. “It was a nice surprise. It was an honor,” said Roger, 55, of Fairborn. “I was just doing it to be pleasing to the…
Read MoreUCH to sponsor NBC’s A Journey Through Alzheimer’s
I Want to Go Home; A Journey Through Alzheimer’s, hosted by WCMH-TV (NBC4) anchor Colleen Marshall, began in 2008 when her mother was battling the disease. Colleen’s mother died in 2016. She said she hopes the special helps families to find the comfort they need. UCH leaders decided to co-sponsor…
Read MoreGenerations Unite
Kay Strank, who has a smartphone, laptop and tablet, knows firsthand how Skype can be used to keep in touch with family members. Now, the 76-year-old is part of an intergenerational program at Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) in Fairborn, Ohio, that uses Skype, a video conferencing app,…
Read MoreExperiencing iN2L Engagement Technology
For the past month, Activities Director Jean Ann Moshier has been using It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L) in therapy sessions with individuals with dementia and in group activities with other older adults at the community to help bring back memories, improve communication skills, address problem behaviors and provide recreational activity.…
Read MorePresident’s Award Honors Servant Leadership
“I’m very thankful and grateful, but I don’t know that it should have been me. I was just doing my job,” Crystal said. UCH President and CEO Rev. Kenneth Daniel presented Crystal with the award at a Donor Appreciation Dinner in July in Beavercreek, Ohio. The award celebrates people who…
Read MoreFaith and Community Amid Hurricane Irma
But Barbara Garcia, 74, refused to leave because of her faith in God. “I trusted Him to keep me safe,” Barbara said. Cypress Run is one of six affordable housing communities owned or managed by United Church Homes in Florida. Barbara was among a handful of Cypress Run residents who…
Read MoreAbundant Aging in the 21st Century | 2017 Symposium
About 170 people attended the event with keynote speaker Dr. Laura Carstensen, professor of psychology at Stanford University and the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity in Stanford, California. Panelists included Linda Mauger, Optimized Care Network; Jo Dee Davis, Healing Broken Circles; Rev. Mark W. Frey, United Church…
Read MoreAbundant Life
United Church Homes recently completed a more than $7 million, multiyear restoration project to enhance Fairhaven. The makeover included new resident rooms, a new memory support neighborhood, a new therapy center, a facelift for the auditorium, a renovated chapel and a renewal of the outside courtyard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n79MvH-bY_A A Ministry of…
Read MoreCongressman Bill Johnson to Address Veterans at Glenwood
Glenwood Administrator Linda Dailey said she and the residents at the community are excited about Johnson’s visit. “This visit demonstrates the respect Congressman Johnson has for our veterans. I’m certainly looking forward to the opportunity to host Congressman Johnson’s visit to our community,” Dailey said. Johnson entered the Air Force…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
This week, we celebrate National Assisted Living Week and its theme “Family is Forever”. Just spend a little time at Fairhaven Community, and you’ll see first-hand how staff and residents are like family. From housekeeping to direct caregivers, our staff get to know the residents intimately, and so inevitably, special…
Read MoreFairhaven Names New Assisted Living Director
CEAL is a comprehensive certification program designed to elevate the skills and professionalism of assisted living administrators in Ohio by providing a national certification along with Ohio’s comprehensive state-specific training. Following the four-day CEAL Training Course of interactive classroom training, guided self-study and hands-on clinical training, candidates must complete the…
Read MoreUCH growing United Church Homes Management
United Church Homes Management (UCHM) is designed to support senior living organizations that have immediate operational needs or a long-term goal of creating efficiencies, cost savings and improving financial performance. UCHM is about relationship building, hearing the needs and mutually working together to develop the best plan of action. Earlier…
Read MoreSalem Manor awarded $4K transportation grant from United Church Homes
Salem Manor was among several United Church Homes communities that applied for the funds that are generated from UCH donors who contribute to UCH housing communities. CTN is a nonprofit transportation provider for children, people with disabilities and many organizations in Fort Wayne and Allen County. CTN replaced a previous…
Read More2017 Annual Symposium
Abundant Aging in the 21st Century Adults 65 and older are living longer, healthier and happier lives. What is the impact of longevity? Join the interdisciplinary conversation incorporating current research and everyday experience to help transform the thinking of individuals, communities and the wider society. Register Now Registration $25 (includes…
Read MoreUCH Honors a Genuine Renaissance Woman
“I was just stunned. I know another woman who got it years ago who was a big contributor. But I’m not even close to that. I never thought of myself as a big contributor. I never did it to get an award,” Maryalice said. Maryalice, 98, of Orrville, Ohio, was…
Read MoreCouple Played Key Role in United Church Homes Acquisition
United Church Homes faced opposition and concern from some Glenwood Community residents when the nonprofit organization sought to acquire the community from Memorial Health System. But Roger and Sally Roberts, who have lived at Glenwood for seven years and have been leaders on the residents’ council, helped to convince others…
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