~Theresa Hoffman...Thank You for 31 Years~

On a late summer day many years ago, as a 17 year old senior in High School,  Theresa Hoffman began her long career of offering herself to others at Logan Acres.  August 15th, 1980 is a day she will not soon forget as it began her 31 years of dedicated service to the residents, families, volunteers and staff on these grounds. We thank her for her steadfastness & giving of herself.

As her first and only job, Teresa has spent her days not only fulfilling her duties in the Dietary Department but also developing and nurturing relationships with many within our walls, she will be missed.

Upon her retirement tomorrow, Theresa plans to travel and has hopes of catching up on some sleep as in recent years, she has arrived ready to work at 5a.m....we'll be eager to hear if she can stay up past her customary 8p.m. bedtime anytime soon!

May Blessings Be Upon You!

We've Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day!!

Even Blondie gets in on the action as joyful sounds of children brighten our lives today...intergenerational programming at its best! Our thanks to the Nazarene Churches and Camp Cotubic for bringing us sunshine (Sonshine) on a cloudy day...

ESTATE PLANNING
Thurs., July 24 • 6:00 PM
The Facts and Myths Concerning Pre Planning,
Life Insurance and Trust Documents
• John Bodin from Thompson, Dunlap & Heydinger, Ltd. and Andy
Wendel from Western Southern Life will present and answer questions
Cost is free and dinner will be served
Please RSVP to Kathryn Scherer at 937-599-7293 by Fri., July 20. Space is limited.
Brought to you by the Logan County Commissioners John Bayliss, Tony Core and Dustin Wickersham

Flying our Colors

A Happy Independence Day was had at Logan Acres beginning with a parade...proud to be an American!

Get-N-Fit with the YMCA

The Homestead at Logan Acres is excited to announce a special partnership with the Hilliker YMCA. 

We are offering a free, low-impact class where active adults can sit or stand while working out to enhance cardio, strength, balance and coordination. 

(Similar to the YMCA’s Sit-n-Fit class)

Classes will be offered every Thursday at 1pm, starting June 7th at The Homestead at Logan Acres

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For more information, call Mandy Oppy at 937-599-7066

Logan Acres Community Yard Sale !!!

Fri., June 22nd from 9am - 4pm

Looking for antique dealers, flea market vendors, independent consultants or just individuals who want a convenient way to sell those garage and yard sale items!

Space sizes are 13x18’, $25 per space or two spaces for $40. Participants must provide their own tables and be present to man their spaces.

Proceeds will go to the Logan Acres Animal Care Fund

For questions, call Mandy Oppy at 937-599-7066.

Thank You Nurses!!!

In recognition of National Nurses Week we'd like to say thank you to the dedicated nursing staff on our campus. Your continued effort to provide outstanding care to our residents is quite evident. We appreciate the your hard work that each and every one of you put in to your job.

Thank you,

The rest of the team at Logan Acres Senior Community

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Last night we celebrated another year of service by our wonderful volunteer staff. Their time, talent, and extraordinary effort help make the Logan Acres experience truly enjoyable for our residents. Thank you to all who have volunteered at our facility. If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer in some fashion please feel free to contact us. Below is a photo collage of last night's event.

We also created a video to share with each volunteer that is made up of pictures over the previous year. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 

Thank You Connie Cannode!!!

We want to say a special thank you to Connie for almost 16 years of service to Logan Acres. Connie may have retired today, but we don't expect it to be the last time she graces our campus. We wish you the best!

Connie (bottom right) and the rest of the ladies from the Activities Department. 

And The Survey Says...Residents Love Logan Acres !!!

Logan Acres continues to build upon its legacy of excellence according to the results of the latest Resident Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Ohio Department of Aging. Logan Acres overall score of 90.3 was slightly higher than that of the same survey taken two years ago. One of the many highlights were the scores related to resident choice, specifically when they can rise, go to bed, and personalize their rooms. All of these components are integral to our Person Centered Care approach. 


We are pleased by the results but are always looking for ways to improve. This tool provides important data for us to utilize as we continue to work on our legacy. 


The report in it's entirety can be found here. 


For more information about the survey or to to view prior results please go to www.ltcohio.org and search for Logan Acres.

The Family Series - Online Education to Understand Aging

Logan Acres is excited to announce the availability of online courses to help understand the aging process. The courses, in partnership with Upstairs Solutions, provide valuable information to friends and family members of individuals residing in or considering a senior care community. The courses are free and cover a wide range of topics such as Advance Directives, Diabetes, Dementia, and a Medicare overview.

More information can be found by opening clicking here.

The website to login is www.thefamilyseries.com

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Respite Care at The Homestead

We are excited to announce the creation of an apartment at The Homestead that is available for persons seeking respite care. The apartment would be ideal for someone who has a close friend or family member that might need a break from providing daily care to them. Or, it can be used by an individual who wants to find out if independent living with assistance would be right for them. The apartment comes fully furnished and is available on a weekly to monthly basis. For more information please contact Mandy Oppy at 937-599-7066.

OSU Lacrosse

Some of the men on campus picked the perfect day for an outing to watch the OSU men's lacrosse team take on Notre Dame. Although the Buckeyes lost the guys all enjoyed the wonderful weather, the opportunity to watch a new sport, and take in a meal at Der Dutchman. They are all looking forward to doing it again. 

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Today we were all decked out in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. There was green punch, cookies and even a little dancing. As luck would have it we were also visited by a leprechaun. A special thank you to the volunteers who assisted with today's activities and to our man in the green hat. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Logan Acres!!!

Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting

Logan Acres Care Center, in partnership with the Miami Valley Alzheimer's Association offers a caregiver's support group on the second Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 13. The The group meets from 6:30-8:30pm. For more information please contact Cathy Riegel at 599-7064.

March Newsletter

Want to find out the latest happenings at the Logan Acres Senior Community? Look know further than the latest installment of the Logan Acres Chronicle, our quarterly newsletter, can be found here.

New Website !!!

Check out the new and improved Logan Acres website (www.loganacres.com). We hope you find it full of useful information and always welcome your feedback.

Advance Directives Seminar

Please join attorneys from Smith, Smith, Montgomery& Chamberlain at The Homestead at Logan Acres for an informational seminar, "The Facts and Myths Concerning Advance Directives," on Thursday,  March 1^st at 6:00p.m.  Notaries will be present for those that would like to put Living Wills and Health Care Power of Attorneys in place.  Cost is free and dinner will be served.  Space is limited, so RSVP today to Mandy Oppy at 599-7066 to reserve your seat!

Joan Strayer Recognized for 20 Years of Service

Congratulations to Joan Strayer for 20 years of dedicated service at Logan Acres. Joan has been a wonderful, hardworking member of our team and always seems to do her job with a smile. Thanks Joan!

Girls Night Out!!!

Logan Acres and Mary Rutan Hospital is bringing you Girls Night Out on April 10th, 2012 at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine. This exciting event will feature a style show, educational sessions, health screenings, appetizers, and lots of fun. Mark this date on your calendar and follow our blog for more information in the future.

Regina McMillen Recognized for 25 Years of Service

Regina McMillen was recently recognized for 25 years of dedicated service at Logan Acres. Thank you Regina for all of your hard work and commitment to our residents. 

Lifeline Pharmacy Family Meeting

Logan Acres Senior Community is switching to a new pharmacy effective February 1, 2012. We will be utilizing the services of Lifeline Pharmacy out of Hamilton, Ohio. A representative from the pharmacy will be on hand on Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions from residents and their family members. If you are unable to make it and have questions for us please feel free to contact the facility at 937-592-2901.