From the time we’re teenagers driving offers a sense of independence and freedom. No matter how many years or miles pass, the feeling doesn’t fade. That’s why many of us cling so tightly to our keys and avoid giving up driving. But, as we age, we have to consider safe driving for older adults. We … Continued
We all need more help as we age. It’s impossible to avoid. Whether it’s things like house upkeep and landscaping, or medication management and bathing, at some point we all need help. As you head home for the holidays, make sure you know how to spot the warning signs that older adults in your life … Continued
Veterans and their families make countless sacrifices when they choose to serve our country. Those sacrifices shouldn’t include aging well and having the retirement they choose. There are resources to support veterans in retirement, but the system can be confusing. Maximizing your VA benefits can help you afford senior living and live retirement the way … Continued
Food fuels us. At a basic level, it gives us the energy we need to survive. But it does more than just fuel our bodies. It fuels our souls with smells and tastes that evoke memories and feelings. Food can simultaneously transport us back to a moment in time and keep us rooted in the … Continued
Parents spend countless hours and years worrying about their children. Some may say it’s a worry that never goes away. But, at some point, the worry begins to shift. As your parents age, you may find that the roles become reversed. Eventually, you may worry about things like how well your parents are able to … Continued
Every day new technology is developed. But the more technology-driven our world becomes, the more dangerous it can feel. Technology for older adults can be a powerful tool. Yet, you don’t have to look very far to find examples of the ways it can cause harm. In an increasingly online world, embracing technology is important. … Continued
A little-known element of senior living is the waitlist. Sometimes it can feel like a lot of hurry up and wait. When you or a loved one are looking at senior living communities and decide it’s time to move, there may or may not be a waitlist. But, just because there’s a wait doesn’t mean … Continued
Is there an older adult in your life? If so, you probably worry about their physical and mental wellness. Did you know that social wellness is just as important? In fact, social wellness for older adults can even impact physical and mental wellness. What is social wellness? To understand social wellness, it’s helpful to start … Continued
Villas are one of the most common types of senior living. They’re also one of the most popular. But, they can often be one of the most misunderstood. Curious about senior living villa life? Here are answers to some of the biggest questions. From what villas are to why they’re special and more. Plus, take … Continued
Fourth of July celebrates the independence of the United States. Many of us spend the day celebrating with family and friends. Common traditions include things like swimming, cookouts, and – of course – fireworks. From newborns to those in their 100s, Independence Day can offer something for everyone. This makes it the perfect time to … Continued
Elder Abuse can happen to anyone, anytime. Are you prepared to recognize it and respond? Knowing what it is, how to spot it, what to do about it, and ways to prevent it can help. What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is any form of abuse affecting adults 60 or older. But the impact of … Continued
Many aspects of senior living are related to nursing. Whether it’s coordinating care or delivering it. Nursing is a pillar of most senior living. Nurses complete assessments, manage medications, and offer advocacy. Nursing assistants in senior living provide direct care to residents. It’s a vital part of senior living. Plus, it supports resident happiness. Who … Continued
April is National Occupational Therapy Month which makes it the perfect time to learn more about the role of occupational therapists. It’s also a chance to celebrate occupational therapists and thank them for their hard work and dedication. What is occupational therapy? By definition, occupational therapy “enables people of all ages to participate in daily … Continued
Have you ever heard the phrase “old man winter?” Those of us living in Ohio certainly know that phrase! It’s that time of year where the cold weather is beginning to roll in and we all have to prepare for the changes that come with it. It’s Important to Keep Warm People simply don’t like … Continued
What is Giving Tuesday? Have you ever heard of Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good and share their generosity throughout their communities. Since then, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and … Continued
Accomplishing Superior Service Is No Easy Feat The Ohio Masonic Communities (OMC) are proud to announce that all three communities, Browning Masonic Community, Springfield Masonic Community, and Western Reserve Masonic Community are winners of the prestigious Pinnacle Customer Experience Awards. These awards are presented by Pinnacle Quality Insight, which is a nationally recognized customer satisfaction … Continued
Donald Muncy Taking Flight Once Again The volunteer staff at Grimes Airport and Champaign Aviation Museum rolled out the “red carpet” on Saturday, August 26 for Springfield Masonic Community resident Don Muncy. Muncy, 100, along with his daughter, Diana Glasgow, visited the popular museum which is home to Champaign Gal, a restored World War ll … Continued
Golfing for a Great Cause For The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation, a golf outing like The Grand Duke’s Golf Classic is not just kicking back and hitting a few rounds out on the green. It’s a time to come together and give back to a great cause like memory support. Each year individual golfers and … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community’s Chaplain, Rick Tettau Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) introduced a new chaplain to the residents this spring. Chaplain “Rick” has gotten to know many of the residents in just a few short months and ask anyone and you will learn how excited they are to have him as the new chaplain at SMC. … Continued
Honor Flight Celebrating the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans Ken Magill is a veteran who recently returned from an Honor Flight trip to our nation’s capital. Honor Flight is a national organization that transports American veterans to Washington DC to honor and celebrate their service and sacrifices for our country. Ken Magill, 85 from … Continued
A Woman of Distinction The HANDS Foundation Named Kimberly Valco as the First Recipient of the “Women of Distinction in Senior Care and Advocacy” Recognition. When you think of the term “Women of Distinction in Senior Care and Advocacy” you quickly understand it is recognizing women who have made significant contributions within the senior living … Continued
Five-Star Care is the Goal When it comes to senior living, five-star, quality care is always the goal. Everyone wants the best. Senior adults and their families and friends seek out only the best in care for themselves and their loved ones. Likewise, senior living communities (like us here at Springfield Masonic Community) work hard … Continued
We’re Growing, Adapting, and Evolving Nearly 130 years ago, The Ohio Masonic Home was started in Springfield, Ohio as a home for Master Masons and their wives, widows, and children. We’ve grown, adapted, and evolved a lot since then, helping communities thrive with three senior living communities, a resource center, and a foundation. Our … Continued
Moving to a New Home February 1st was so much more then just the beginning of a new month or time to decorate for the next holiday, Valentine’s Day. It was moving day for the current healthcare center residents at Western Reserve Masonic Community. (WRMC) Remember that new home smell, decorating your bedroom just the … Continued
The Expansion is Almost Done Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) is nearing the finish line on their expansion. The community center was finished first and opened in spring of 2022. Residents as well as the community enjoy using the space for a variety of different events. The Medina Community Band is making great use of … Continued
Leading the Way in Top-Quality Senior Living Care in Medina, Ohio Western Reserve Masonic Community Earns a Deficiency-Free 2022 Annual Survey Arriving unannounced, the Ohio state survey team spent an entire week picking apart every single little detail and happening for an extended time at Western Reserve Masonic Community. State surveyors observed quality, procedures, and … Continued
Everyone loves to celebrate their birthday. Let’s have a big birthday party for everyone. The staff and community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) did exactly that. June 3rdwas that special day. Just over 75 people celebrated their birthdays. There were men and women with birthdays spanning every month, January through December. The new … Continued
Some people have been fortunate enough to travel to Hawaii and some people dream of going, but may not be quite ready to go. The Assisted Living Ladies Luau was the perfect way to try Hawaiian food during a luncheon at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Twenty-five ladies enjoyed Hawaii without ever needing to leave home. … Continued
You’re never too old to learn is the philosophy of the Browning Masonic Community (BMC) members. The National Museum of the Great Lakes was their most recent educational trip. Everyone learned history and facts related to the Great Lakes. The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the incredible story of our Great Lakes through … Continued
Community members at Browning Masonic Community enjoyed a special guest speaker. Carol spent part of an afternoon teaching the participants about a variety of birds found in the Waterville area. Carol is a bird enthusiast and works as a volunteer Toledo Metro Parks. The community members didn’t have to worry about the weather or … Continued
Ladies at Browning Masonic Community (BMC) enjoy spending time together. If you ask some of the ladies they will tell you that they enjoy lunches out and of course shopping. That’s exactly what they did earlier this week. The restaurant of choice was Cocina De Carlos, a very popular local Mexican restaurant. What Cocina de … Continued
Do you like to receive cards? I know I do. Do you have a favorite type of card? Maybe it’s a birthday card or an anniversary card. Browning Masonic Community (BMC) members gather once a month, every month and make different types of cards. Thinking of You, is that special type of card they were … Continued
The Kentucky Derby is steeped in traditions like fancy clothing and beautiful hats as well as Mint Julips and the singing of My Old Kentucky Home. Those same traditions and can found at the Springfield Masonic Community. (SMC) Ladies made their hats and enjoyed the opportunity to win a gift card simply for wearing their … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) members enjoyed a tea in the new Community Center. Over 40 women were in attendance. The ladies brought their vintage tea cups to the luncheon and shared stories about their special meanings as family heirlooms. Fabulous finger sandwiches made by their very own Chef Jud and the pastries came from Miss … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) celebrated Mother’s Day for all of the mothers on the campus. This year nearly 50 ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Community Center. The tables were set with beautiful tea service. The staff worked hard to make this meal special for all the mothers. While enjoying lunch some of the … Continued
If you watch the Kentucky Derby, what’s the one thing that you notice as you watch the crowd? Ladies wearing all kinds of hats. Hats of different sizes and styles. The ladies of Springfield Masonic Community keep that tradition alive every year. The day before the Kentucky Derby, the ladies gather in the morning to … Continued
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in a construction zone? Maybe your first thought is I wouldn’t want to do that. That’s the opposite of what the community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) think. They are excited to watch their community, or as they would tell you, their home continue … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) men enjoy a monthly breakfast. Is there a purpose for this breakfast? To enjoy visiting with each other, a time to laugh and relax and catch up. Each month, one of the WRMC male staff members joins them for breakfast. He shares news of what is going on at WRMC. … Continued
We are never too old to learn. One of the best ways to learn is to keep up with current events, locally, in your own state as well as nationally. The community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) do just that, every Thursday morning. This meeting is run by the community members. Members of … Continued
Have you ever thought about making your own soap would not be an unusual questions if you were a community member at Browning Masonic Community. (BMC) Soap making is a monthly occurrence at BMC. Men and women, usually a dozen or more gather to make their own soap. How do you make soap? Just ask … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) members have been enjoying the expansion of their community since September. The first part of the construction project to be completed was the Community Center. This opening was celebrated with a champagne toast followed by a performance by the Brass Band of the Western Reserve. Close to 130 community members … Continued
At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) food trucks are a tradition as soon as Spring rolls around. Every pay day Friday, you will find a food truck behind Burdick Hall starting at 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM. There is a steady line of traffic enjoying great food. There is no shortage of good company as well … Continued
Another successful Lunch and Learn took place in the Clubhouse at the Springfield Masonic Community. Over 60 people enjoyed another educational topic, Fueling with Fruits and Vegetables. Ali Schulze, Director of Healthy Living, YMCA of Greater Dayton was the presenter. Fueling with fruits and vegetables can provide many health benefits. Fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants, … Continued
When you enter the doors of Bender’s Tavern, you are following in the footsteps of others who were hungry and came to be fed and partake of the hospitality of the tavern. Benders is a restaurant that Western Reserve Masonic Community members chose for their fine dining night out. For some of the community members, … Continued
At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! We recently sat down with Amanda, Manager of Food Services so she could share her story and the success she’s had at Browning Masonic Community. Meet Amanda, a Browning Masonic Community Super Star! How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community (BMC)? I have worked … Continued
Each year on April 16th, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day allows us a reprieve after meeting a late-night deadline shuffling receipts, and adding columns to file our taxes. We’re not sure who made Wear Pajamas to Work Day a thing, but it’s becoming nationally and virally popular. This holiday always falls on the weekday after Tax … Continued
The progress continues at the Western Reserve Masonic Community expansion project. Jason French, President of Western Reserve Masonic Community, updates us on the art rooms for long term care and rehab and the new apartment units.
Western Reserve Masonic Community is looking for new team members. Heather Mordew, Administrator at Western Reserve Masonic Community, tells us all about their current job openings that all offer opportunities for advancement.
April 15th was the beginning of a weekly tradition at Springfield Masonic Community. (SMC) Community members enjoyed the first ever Happy Hour! A variety of beverages were available from wine and beer to mixed drinks. For those that didn’t want an alcoholic beverage, soft drinks were also available. Delicious hors d’oeurves were provided and enjoyed by … Continued