No Greater Gift— Hero Hustle 5K to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation

THERE’S NO BETTER WAY to celebrate the gift of life than by participating in the Hero Hustle 5K on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Dana World Headquarters campus in Maumee!Life Connection of Ohio, the non-profit organization that serves families and saves lives through organ donation, and Solvita...

A day in the life at Franciscan Care Center

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a senior living community? How would you or a loved one spend the day? What makes leaving your home and moving to a new place worthwhile?

Tools to address concerns in nursing homes

THE RULES THAT GOVERN NURSING HOME OPERATIONS are written into federal and state law. Residents in nursing homes have the right to participate actively in their care and voice any concerns.

TCCC and Taylor Automotive Family bring world-class cancer research center to local community

When good people combine their time, talents, and resources in pursuit of a worthwhile goal, wonderful things can happen.Such was the case with the recent founding of the not-for-profit Taylor Cancer Research Center in The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers’ (TCCC) stateof- the-art Maumee facility.

Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio to host major fundraiser for local Parkinson’s disease community

THE PARKINSON FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST OHIO, affectionately known as PFNWO, is hosting “Paint the Town,” a major fundraiser benefiting those with Parkinson’s disease, Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6:009:00 p.m. at the Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Road, Toledo.“Through ‘Paint the Town,’ we aim to...

No Greater Gift— A life-saving lesson in organ donation

SCHOOLIS BACK IN SESSION, and heart transplant recipient Emmalyn Rowan is ecstatic to be a first grader!Baby Emmalyn was in a battle with congenital heart disease. She endured countless surgeries and hospital stays, and the only hope for her survival was a heart transplant.

Speak up and be your own best advocate

AS A LONG-TERM-CARE RESIDENT in a nursing home, you may encounter situations that you feel should be brought to someone’s attention.

Stronger Together support group empowers cancer patients with education

AT SOME POINT in their journey through diagnosis and treatment, cancer patients are virtually certain to cross into uncharted territory—a point at which they feel uncertain about what their treatment will entail, how to cope with symptoms or side effects, or how to overcome the myriad practical,...

Empowering independence: St. Clare Commons paves the way for stronger senior living

AS WE AGE, maintaining strength is crucial for preserving independence and ensuring a high quality of life. St. Clare Commons, a part of CHI Living Communities, recognizes this need and offers a diverse array of programs and activities aimed at helping seniors stay strong and vibrant.