The Importance of Nurturing Brain Health For anyone who’s had to search their mind for a word or a detail, it may be a surprise to hear that, according to brain health experts, memory isn’t everything. So why is it the first or only thing we worry about? Our healthy habits for your brain explores … Continued
It’s Time to Talk About Moving to a Senior Living Community More often than not, families tend to stall conversations about moving to a senior living community. It’s understandable — the topic brings up other more difficult ones like selling a childhood home or acknowledging that we are all growing older. The reality is that … Continued
From Sale to Sold: Less Stress and More Success Are you an older adult who’s getting your home ready to sell — but your house may not be quite ready to be sold? Or maybe you’re ready for the possibilities of a more carefree future at a senior living community — but you’re not quite … Continued
Meet Dawn, Housekeeping at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are superstars! Meet Dawn, Housekeeping at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Dawn, so she could share her story and the success she’s had in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? Come May 18th I … Continued
Senior Living 101: It’s Time to Take a Tour Finding the right senior living community is a big decision, and the touring process can feel overwhelming. Transitioning to a senior living community marks a major life change that requires thoughtful planning. To find the best fit, take time to research and schedule visits to several … Continued
Taking Care of Yourself and Preventing Burnout Taking on the caregiver role for a loved one is not easy. Over 54 million people provide care for an aging loved one. That’s why it’s critical for caregivers to ask for help and take a break when needed. Respite care for caregivers is a great option that … Continued
Blue Zones: Embracing the Power 9® for a Vibrant Life If you are asking yourself what Blue Zones are, you are not alone. The term “blue zones” was first introduced in 2004 by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer, Fellow, and journalist, during an exploratory project. After an expedition to Okinawa, Japan in 2000 to … Continued
Meet Sue, Director of Life Enrichment at Western Reserve Masonic Community! At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Sue, Director of Life Enrichment at Western Reserve Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Sue and she shared her story and the success she has had at Western Reserve Masonic Community. … Continued
Downsizing Made Easy Downsizing your home can be overwhelming. Sorting through your belongings and deciding what to keep and what to part with is a time-consuming task that many of us avoid. However, downsizing before a big event like a move will help you feel more organized and make the unpacking process so much easier! … Continued
Social Connection in Older Adults No one wants to think about the years when the country dealt with Covid. If there is one thing that everyone learned it’s the need for socialization. People aren’t meant to live in a vacuum. Nearly three in ten older adults live alone. While maintaining your independence is important, it’s … Continued
Stress Less and Live More: Simple Strategies for a Calmer You Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension and is something everyone will encounter at some point in their life. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, upset, … Continued
Pet Therapy and Senior Adult Wellness At any age, the connection between people and animals is very special. It’s no surprise that the bond between person and animal, in the form of pet therapy can provide legitimate benefits to the person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Pets are more than just adorable friends. Pet therapy is … Continued
A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, (SMC) our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Terri, the Resident Coordinator for Scottish Rite, so she could share her story and the success she’s had. Meet Terri, Resident Coordinator at Springfield Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have … Continued
It’s Spring and Time to Freshen Up Your Space Everyone loves spring when the flowers are blooming, and the temperature is climbing. It’s now time to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities until someone says those two words that no one wants to hear, “spring cleaning”. Follow along for tips on how to freshen up your … Continued
Fueling Your Golden Years National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign, celebrated each year during the month of March, focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Nutrition tips for seniors can … Continued
Unlocking the Secrets to Lifelong Hearing “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality.” On March 3rd, The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) supports the World Health Organization’s World Hearing Day. World Hearing Day promotes ear and hearing care across the world and raises awareness of how to prevent hearing loss and … Continued
Discover New Beginnings Community doesn’t just describe a physical place. It’s a state of being where you feel inspired, delighted, and enriched by connection. Your surroundings and your connection to the world around you help make life special and full of exciting possibilities. Independent living for older adults give the opportunity to thrive in a low-stress, … Continued
A True SuperStar At Browning Masonic Community, (BMC) our employees are superstars! Meet Sean, Maintenance Technician at Browning Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Sean so he could share his story and the success he’s had at Browning Masonic Community. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I started working at BMC … Continued
Accomplishing Superior Service Is No Easy Feat The Ohio Masonic Communities (OMC) proudly announces that all three communities—Browning Masonic Community, Springfield Masonic Community, and Western Reserve Masonic Community—have earned the prestigious Pinnacle Customer Experience Award. Pinnacle Quality Insight, a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm, presents these awards. Our Community Members Determine Our Success What makes … Continued
Understanding Caregiver Burnout What would happen to a car that, day in and day out, simply never stopped running? We all know that it would break down. This is what can happen to caregivers when they don’t stop and take care of themselves. More than 40 million adults in North America are taking care of … Continued
Keeping Your Heart Healthy February is here and that means it is American Heart Month. Heart Health Month is a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on our cardiovascular health. Let’s take a look at common heart-related health issues and prevention tips for keeping your heart healthy. Understanding Heart Disease and Its Symptoms The … Continued
Avoid the Flu this Winter Have you ever had the flu? If you have, you most likely told yourself, “I don’t ever want to go through this again”. This season, beat the flu and join us in being flu fighters! Influenza, commonly called flu, is defined as any of several virus diseases marked especially by … Continued
A True Superstar At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Derek Dietary Aid at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Derek, a Dietary Aid, so he could share his story and the success he’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic … Continued
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder in Older Adults Now that the winter weather has set in, many people are changing their daily routines to adjust to colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours. If you live in an area that experiences harsh winters, it’s not unusual to spend more time at home or to feel more restless. … Continued
Setting Attainable Goals for 2024: Age with Confidence As you welcome in 2024, you can guarantee that someone will ask “what are your New Year’s resolutions?” New Year’s resolutions, do I make them or do I not? If I make them again this year, will I do any better at keeping them than I did … Continued
A True Superstar At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Scott, PBX Operator at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Scott so he could share his story and the success he’s had in the senior living industry. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at … Continued
Making a Difference for a Healthier and Happier You Did you know that older Ohioans give more than 1.5 million hours of their time each year helping people of all ages? Even as the number of volunteers continues to grow, so does the demand for them. Volunteering is a great way to engage in community. … Continued
Holiday Fun for Everyone The Holidays can be a wonderful family time, but the season can also be difficult for some families. Questions can arise. What are we going to do with our grandparents? What activities would be fun for the whole family? Check out our list of holiday activities for the whole family! Besides … Continued
Christmas Gift for Older Adults that Bring Cheer Shortly after Thanksgiving you start hearing the comments, “what am I going to get Aunt Mary, my hairdresser, or my grandmother for Christmas.” I don’t know what they need or would like. Sure, you can buy the gift card and hope that the recipient remembers where they … Continued
A True SuperStar At Browning Masonic Community (BMC), our employees are Superstars! Meet Heather Life Enrichment Coach at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Heather so she could share her story and the success she’s had. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I am one of the newest members of … Continued
This Holiday Keep an Eye Out You may wonder how you’ll know when an aging parent or loved one can no longer safely live alone. It may seem like it will be hard to tell, but asking yourself these four questions can help. As you visit your aging loved ones this holiday season, consider these … Continued
A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, (WRMC) our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Bill so he could share his story and the success. Meet Bill, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? This Thanksgiving, I will have been a … Continued
Staying Upright and Safe No one likes to think about falling but it can happen to anyone. Maybe you fell on snow or ice, or perhaps you got your foot caught when stepping on the rug in your bathroom. Regardless of the reason, falls can be dangerous. The potential for injury is a real worry, … Continued
Boost Your Brainpower: Prioritizing Brain Health As we age, the brain can start to lose volume and blood flow, leading to memory lapses, forgetfulness, and the other frustrating, but common parts of aging. We frequently think of exercise as walking or doing aerobics, but exercising your brain can strengthen it to help you stay sharp. … Continued
A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! We recently sat down with Tania, an RN so she could share her story and the success she’s had working with older adults. Meet Tania, Registered Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? That’s an … Continued
Donald Muncy Taking Flight Once Again The volunteer staff at Grimes Airport rolled out the red carpet recently. Springfield Masonic Community resident Donald Muncy took flight again. Muncy, 100, along with his daughter, Diana, visited the popular museum. The museum is home to Champaign Gal, a restored World War ll B-25J medium bomber. Muncy could … Continued
A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community, (BMC) our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Valerie so she could share her story and the success she’s had. Meet Valerie, Dietary Aide at Browning Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I started working at BMC in December 2021. … Continued
Keeping Healthy and Active In the last census baby boomers, those 65+, accounted for 13% of the population. Aging is different now than it was for our parents and grandparents. Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in our history. Baby boomers will number 78 million by 2030. More senior … Continued
Downsizing Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult Downsizing your home can be overwhelming. Taking the stress of moving and compounding it with the challenge of going through years’ worth of “stuff” makes some people give up even before they get started. Our tips to help make downsizing easier will help you breeze through moving! Ask yourself … Continued
The Incredible Power of Music Therapy When you think of music therapy, many thoughts may go through your mind. Possibly you envision people sitting around in a circle tapping on a tambourine and singing “Kumbaya”. Well, this is not entirely wrong or right. However, there is so much more to music therapy than a person … Continued
A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Lizzie, State Tested Nursing Assistant at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Lizzie, STNA, so she could share her story and the success she’s had at working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? … 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 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 and veteran from Bay Village, Ohio is one of those veterans who recently returned from an Honor Flight … Continued
A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! We recently sat down with Dawn, LPN, so she could share her story and the success she’s had. Meet Dawn, Licensed Practical Nurse at Browning Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I have worked at BMC for … 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. We are honored for Kimberly Valco to be nominated as A Woman of Distinction! When you think of the term “Women of Distinction in Senior Care and Advocacy” you quickly … 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
Springtime, Let’s Get Active! Spring is the start of warmer weather, longer days, and the opportunity to spend more time outside. Older adults enjoy being outside after a long winter. Whether taking a walk or doing spring chores, make it a meaningful experience and why not enjoy the time with a friend or neighbor. Taking … Continued
We’re Growing, Adapting, and Evolving Nearly 130 years ago, The Ohio Masonic Communities started in Springfield, Ohio. We started as a home for Master Masons and their wives, widows, and children. We’ve grown, adapted, and evolved, helping communities thrive with three senior living communities, a resource center, and a foundation. We are now here—Today. Tomorrow. … Continued
March is National Nutritional Month National Nutrition Month was created 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Check out our healthy eating tips for older adults! Fuel for the … Continued