Former local teacher and centenarian calls The Gardens of St. Francis home

GINGER RYAN RECENTLY BECAME A RESIDENT of the new memory care campus at The Gardens of St. Francis—at the venerable age of 102. Her close friend and neighbor Sherry B. couldn’t be more pleased.

No Greater Gift

FIVE LITTLE BOYS AND ONE LITTLE GIRL love their Uncle D. Donovon Jacobs, affectionately known as “Uncle D,” was all about family. The 27-year-old with the tough exterior was a softie when it came to his niece and nephews. “He was so patient and hands-on with the kids,” Donovon’s mom, Andrea, said.

The role of Resident and Family Councils

THIS MONTH WE WOULD LIKE TO CHAT TO YOU about Resident and Family Councils in long-termcare facilities. Resident and Family Councils are an essential part of advocating for quality care in nursing homes.

Three children’s books earn Purple Dragonfly Award

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN CANCER TO CHILDREN? No child should ever have to deal with something as complex and frightening as cancer, but the reality is that they do. My three daughters were all under the age of seven when we were impacted by cancer.

UTMC helps emphysema patients reclaim quality of life with advanced Zephyr® Valve implant

EMPHYSEMA, A FORM OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD), is a condition that literally takes your breath away. Strongly associated with smoking, emphysema develops gradually due to lung tissue damage that leads to air entrapment.

Mercy Health offers minimally-invasive, definitive solution to uterine fibroids

UTERINE FIBROIDS ARE BENIGN SMOOTH MUSCLE TUMORS that grow on the uterus and are typically diagnosed through ultrasound or a physical examination.

Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers embraces innovation on all fronts

IN THE REALM OF CANCER CARE, ongoing innovation is essential to not only improve the lives and outcomes for patients living with cancer today, but also to ensure future patients will have access to the highest-quality care and cutting-edge therapies.

The Ability Center seeks volunteers for Assistance Dog Program

GIVING OF YOUR TIME to a local organization is a great way to build community. The Ability Center’s Assistance Dog Program is searching for volunteers.

St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg offers assisted living and memory care living options

NEARLY EVERYONE begins slowing down as they age. There are several warning signs that you may need to intervene. Keep an eye out for anything that might indicate a loved one may need help. Ask these questions: 1. Is their home as you remember it?

Family finds perfect fit for parents’ care needs at The Gardens of St. Francis

WHEN LUCKEY, OHIO RESIDENT Jane Welling’s dementia had advanced to the stage where she needed intensive memory-care services, her family investigated a wide variety of care facilities to find one that would not only keep her safe, but also conscientiously and diligently attend to her other care...