Monarch Grief Center’s Sunset Soiree to aid those mourning loss

Attending the event in 2024 were, from left: Kari Gladney, Deborah Hendricks, Tim Polakowski, Carolyn Imel, Joel Imel.

Activities add spice to life at The Gardens of St. Francis

AS PEOPLE AGE, taking part in meaningful activities and hobbies is essential to maintaining a high quality of life and the best possible physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health. At The Gardens of St. Francis, a member of CHI Living Communities located at 930 S.

No Greater Gift­—Celebrating the gift of life during National Minority Donor Awareness Month

AUGUST IS NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS MONTH, a time for Life Connection of Ohio, the non-profit organization that serves families and saves lives through organ donation, to spread the word—especially in communities of color—that everyone has the power to donate life.

Healing with heart: the power of faithbased rehab at Franciscan Care Center

FOR MANY PEOPLE recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, the journey from hospital to home requires an important next step: rehabilitation.

Mercy Health announces redevelopment plans for former St. Luke’s campus

FOLLOWING A THOROUGH REVIEW of proposals and thoughtful community input, Mercy Health is moving forward with the redevelopment of the former St. Luke’s campus.

No Greater Gift— Kidney recipient celebrates quarter century transplant anniversary milestone

REWIND TO FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1999.It was a 100-degree, blisteringly hot day in Toledo. Kandy Takas was shivering under a blanket, unable to get warm.Her mom, Pat, drove her to the emergency room at St. Charles Hospital where a doctor told Kandy, “You are one sick young lady.

Expecting excellence in long-term care: an ombudsman perspective

OHIO OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS contributed over 10,000 hours of service in 2024, visiting over 27,000 facility residents. The volunteers of the Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman program are critical in making excellent care attainable for the residents of longterm-care facilities.

Sunshine & safety: tips for savoring summer at St. Clare Commons

SUMMER IS A TIME FOR CELEBRATION— longer days, blooming gardens, and the perfect excuse to indulge in a scoop (or two) of your favorite ice cream. At St. Clare Commons, we believe our residents should enjoy every golden ray the season offers—safely and comfortably.

No Greater Gift— Let life bloom through the gift of organ donation

THE SUN IS SHINING, the flowers are blooming, and the birds are chirping. It’s a beautiful day to celebrate the gift of life! Did you know that one person has the power to save up to eight lives through organ donation? It costs nothing. It means everything.

Ombudsman 101

IN 1965, THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT was signed into law. It required each state to have an Ombudsman program. It was also the beginning of Medicare and Medicaid. As public money became available for nursing home care, the industry started to grow with little oversight.