Ohio Living partners with state colleges and institutes.

At Ohio Living, we’re always on the lookout for partners in our ongoing efforts to stay at the forefront of innovation in aging
services. Here are a few of the partnerships that are currently helping us bring unique opportunities to our residents, patients,
staff and those in our surrounding communities.

Nursing School Rotations

In 2011, the father of Youngstown State University (YSU) nursing professor Mary Shortreed was a resident at Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland. She was so impressed by his care that she wanted her nursing students to experience it firsthand. Since that time, Mary’s students have gone through nine-week sessions in the long-term care center one day per week to learn about care from professionals she trusts. “I choose to be at Ohio Living Lake Vista because of the way they care for their residents and the way they treat my students,” said Mary.

Project VIBE

Ohio Living Park Vista and YSU have teamed up to offer Project VIBE (Valley Initiative to promote Balance among the Elderly) to Mahoning Valley residents. Participants receive free assessments that examine things like gait, balance, strength, cognition, lifestyle and more. “Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, which is a major threat to independence and leads to costly health care,” said Dr. Tiffany Hughes, Assistant Professor of Gerontology at YSU. “Project VIBE helps to better understand who is at risk and raises awareness about fall prevention.”

Smart Living Lab

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village in Willoughby built a 2,400-square-foot Smart Living Lab on its campus to give residents a dedicated location for trying out new devices and programs that meet age-related needs. In collaboration with Case Western Reserve University researchers, participants work with the devices before the technology advances to the marketplace—and where university faculty and students can immediately relate with them to address their daily challenges. This program has proven so popular that there is a waiting list to be able to participate!

Student in Residence

Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber has partnered with the Ohio State University for a special opportunity as part of the Age Friendly Student In Residence Program. Natalie, a 21-year-old student in the College of Social Work and an intern with Age-Friendly Columbus and Franklin County lives in a studio apartment at our Columbus life plan community. To fulfill her requirement of engaging formally with the community, Natalie hosts a weekly “Porch Stories” program where residents share their personal stories relating to the topic of the week.

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