Newshttp://www.seniorindependence.org/KohanaPHPPeggy Bertels Named Senior Independence Presidenthttp://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2012-02-20/peggy-bertels-named-senior-independence-president<p>“After a national search, we have found the best person and the most qualified candidate to lead our Senior Independence professionals,” said OPRS President/CEO Laurence C. Gumina. “Peggy’s strong leadership within the home health and hospice industries will be an asset to Senior Independence’s future growth.”</p> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESTPerfect Survey for Greater Toledo Regionhttp://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-12-12/perfect-survey-for-greater-toledo-region<p>The Greater Toledo Region received its fourth perfect survey from the Ohio Department of Health.</p> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESTDr. Taylor Leading Senior Independence Programshttp://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-12-02/dr-taylor-leading-senior-independence-programs<p>Mark Alan Taylor, MD, has been hired to lead the new Senior Independence Geriatric and Palliative Care programs which are designed to enhance the quality of care for older adults in Central Ohio.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESTLinda Artis Recognized as "Heart of Home Care"http://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-11-29/linda-artis-recognized-as-heart-of-home-care-<p>Linda Artis, executive director of the Senior Independence Central Ohio Region, was recognized by the Midwest Care Alliance for her significant and repeated achievements in home health care.</p> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST"Make it Happen" Photo Recognized by National Hospice &amp; Palliative Care Organizationhttp://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-11-17/-make-it-happen-photo-recognized-by-national-hospice-amp-palliative-care-organization<p>"I am Hospice and Pallliative Care" photo receives 2nd place in the Adult Category during the 2011 NHPCO Creative Arts contest.</p> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESTSenior Independence Ranked Among Top 25%http://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-10-31/senior-independence-ranked-among-top-25-<p>Senior Independence Ranked Among Top 25% of HomeCare agencies in the United States. Central Ohio and Miami Valley Regions in top 500.</p> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESTAre We Ready? By 2030, Central Ohio's 50+ population will grow an anticipated 90%!http://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-08-04/are-we-ready-by-2030-central-ohio-s-50-population-will-grow-an-anticipated-90-<p>Senior Independence presents the Senior Impact Series Capstone Event - Thursday, August 4, 2011</p> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTAdult Day Center Participants Go High Tech!http://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-07-13/adult-day-center-participants-go-high-tech-<p><img src="http://www.seniorindependence.org/media/public/images/blog/2011/n2l.png" alt="IN2L" /> For seniors who attend Senior Independence adult day centers, the day is filled with many activities, games and socialization. Recently, a new option for engaging seniors was introduced – social networking. To help keep minds active through new technology – the adult day center staff are teaching participants the wonders of computer technology including games and social networking through a new program called ‘It’s Never Too Late (IN2L)’. The IN2L is a computer system geared towards older adult users making it easy and fun to use, therefore encouraging participants who have never used a computer before to employ the technology.</p> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTSenior Independence Named Dorland Health Silver Crown Finalisthttp://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-02-01/senior-independence-named-dorland-health-silver-crown-finalist<h3>Recognizing Excellence in Senior Services</h3> <p>Senior Independence is a finalist in the Home Health Agency division of the Dorland Health Silver Crown Awards. The Silver Crown Awards seek to honor industry-­‐leading organizations, as well as individual practitioners who provide exceptional services, products and information to the over-55 population.</p> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 ESTRedstone Presbyterian Seniorcare Becomes Fourth Ipartner for Senior Independencehttp://www.seniorindependence.org/blog/2011-01-15/redstone-presbyterian-seniorcare-becomes-fourth-ipartner-for-senior-independence<p><img src="http://www.seniorindependence.org/media/public/images/blog/2011/seniorcare.png" alt="" /> Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare has entered into a strategic partnership with Ohio-based Senior Independence to develop home and community based services for older adults in the Greater Pittsburgh area.</p> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST