According to the website dailycaring.com, smart speakers, like Echo and Google Home, can improve the quality of life for older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia as well as for seniors with mobility limitations and other health conditions.
One evening a few months ago, Alexa was the hit of the party at Willow Ridge. Elder Richard Wiechart brought the “smart speaker” out into the dining room and others gathered around asking Alexa to play favorite songs.
“She really livened things up,” Wiechart laughed. “Sometimes it can get pretty quiet around here.”
One more important step in creating a pathway for pedestrians and bikers is underway on Bentley Road this week. In May the road was widened between Augsburger and the bridge near Kibler. The next photo shows Bentley after grinding took place. The widening of the road is apparent in this photo. A pedestrian pathway will be located on the west side of Bentley once the project is completed.
Krysti's Music Studio is accepting students for the fall, according to Krysti Schey. More details are on the website. Krysti's phone is 419-233-5255. The studio is at 334 S. Main St., Bluffton. Fall lessons begin on Monday, Aug. 27.
The Bluffton boys and girls golf teams are ready to kick off their season next week. Senior Alivia Koenig will look to pickup where she left off after qualifying for the OHSAA District Tournament. The boys team will have a younger look as they look to replace now-graduated State Meet qualifier Aaron Belcher.
