Andrew Raeburn and his parents, Beth and Ray, recently spent an hour with Professor Tim Byers’ Introduction to Mild Moderate Disabilities class at Bluffton University.
The class of 51 is made up of education majors, speech language pathologists, psychology, social work, and a few other majors accoding to Byers.
Maple Crest Senior Living Village is providing its indoor pool to Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), a program for children six months to six years old to learn Self-Rescue skills.
Certified instructor Annette Lazenby, along with her ISR partner Kym Cragel, will be teaching ISR lessons beginning April 9.
Lazenby became a certified ISR instructor in 2017 after completing an intensive training program that included hands-on training with an ISR master instructor.
Barb Lawrence remembers a text she received while getting ready to go to work at Willow Ridge.
“A staff member sent me a picture of a chocolate malt (with whipped cream and a cherry) that she had just made for one of our elders. It was 6 a.m.!”
Barb’s story illustrates what’s unique about Willow Ridge. The first Green House home in Ohio, it refutes just about all the perceptions people have about long-term care.
15 minutes with Jessica (Foltz) Pratt Interviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock
Jessica married Jeremy Pratt from Findlay. She is a stay-at-home mom with three children: Noah, age 8; Ruby 4; and Ellis, 10 months.
Where did you grow up and go to school?
I grew up in Bluffton until I was in my fifth grade of school. I then moved to Arlington, and that is where I graduated high school. I then attended the University of Findlay.
Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other movement disorders are encouraged to attend “Delay the Disease” exercise classes at Mennonite Memorial Home at no charge.
The home is located at 410 W. Elm Street, Bluffton. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. in the chapel.
David and Bonnie Nielsen, residents of Mennonite Memorial Home, took part in the Sweetheart Luncheon held at MMH on Feb. 8, in early celebration of Valentine’s Day.
David is a retired physician, a general practitioner in Waynesfield, and Bonnie was his nurse. Several couples were honored at the luncheon.
