Otterbein residents in Cridersville came together Tuesday afternoon for their annual Christmas gala. The residents gathered around decorated tables for a homemade gourmet dinner. During dinner, there was also entertainment including the Jazz Coasters traveling out to Cridersville to perform various Christmas-themed tunes for residents. Many residents look forward to this event each year as it brings them all together to enjoy the Christmas season.

The summer games in Paris may be over, but that didn't stop the seniors at Otterbein Senior Life from having an Olympics of their own. Over 600 residents and staff members from all 12 of the Otterbein Senior Living Centers in Ohio and Indiana met in St. Marys for the 5th annual Otterbein Olympics. Each community was represented by their team-colored shirts. 

Otterbein Cridersville has received a lot of support during the coronavirus pandemic but Wednesday there was a different kind of support. Religious leaders came together to hold a prayer circle around the facility for those inside the senior living center. To keep social distancing, people stayed in their cars and could tune in through Facebook Live or the radio. This facility was recently listed as having been impacted by the virus and residents could be seen inside with thank you signs.

One area senior living facility has partnered with the American Red Cross to help those in need of blood. Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community hosted a blood drive. More than a dozen people donated. This allowed the senior living facility to hit its quota of 14 donations. The Otterbein director of marketing says it was important for the facility to get involved because of the lives that they are able to impact.

New information on the body found at Otterbein Cridersville one week ago. The Auglaize County coroner says the man's death at the facility was due to accidental drowning. Doctor Thomas Freytag says that 89-year-old Orval "Bud" Hengstler's death was due to dry drowning. Hengslter was found in the pond, but there was no water in his lungs. Because of his medical problems, including dementia and a heart problem, Dr. Freytag says his death was instantaneous and did not suffer.

Many times people who undergo treatment in a hospital aren’t ready to go home yet...that’s where transitional care facilities can help. 

Classical music can be relaxing and enjoyable, but according to USA Today it can also help you cope with pain and benefit your physical and mental health, which also benefits individuals with Alzheimers and other diseases.