The KentRidge Senior Living

03/13/2026

☘️Happy (early) St. Patrick’s Day!☘️

Today’s Happy Hour was full of shamrocks, leprechauns, and lots of green!

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

At The Kentridge Senior Living, scratch cooking starts with fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques. From comforting favorites to balanced, flavorful plates, every meal is crafted with care.

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Discover how from-scratch cooking at The Kentridge Senior Living supports resident wellness, balanced nutrition, and a comforting senior living dining experience.

03/12/2026

🧑‍🍳✨It’s Cooking Club Day! Today, we whipped up a delicious batch of muddy buddies (AKA puppy chow)! We had juuuuuust enough to be able to gift some to Zack, our EmpowerMe Director, who is an avid muddy buddy lover! 🍫❤️

03/11/2026

In honor of Women's History Month, join us in celebrating Gabriella!

Gabriella DiSanza was born on February 24, 1940, in San Pietro Avellana, Italy, a small town located approximately two hours south of Rome. She was the ninth of ten children and shared a particularly close bond with her six sisters, a relationship that remained important throughout her life.

Growing up in the years immediately following World War II, Gabriella often spoke of a childhood marked by limited material possessions but strong family connections. She attended school in her hometown and, after graduating high school, moved to Rome to live with her oldest sister. During this time, she joined a musical touring group that performed traditional Italian folk songs, an experience that reflected her love of culture and community.

In 1962, Gabriella married her husband, Nunzio. Shortly thereafter, the couple immigrated to the United States, settling first with relatives in the North Hill area of Akron, Ohio. They later moved to Tallmadge, Ohio, which was Gabriella’s home for more than 50 years. Together, they raised two children.

After raising her family, Gabriella worked in a factory manufacturing parts for John Deere tractors until the facility closed. She later found great fulfillment in her work at The Edge Academy, where she served breakfast and lunch to underprivileged students in the school cafeteria. Known affectionately as “Miss Gabriella,” she built meaningful connections with the children she served and took pride in caring for them each day.

Outside of work, Gabriella enjoyed sewing and remained a lifelong, devoted member of the Italian Center. For 35 years, she faithfully served at the Center’s Thursday night spaghetti dinners, forming lasting friendships with fellow volunteers and regular guests alike.

03/10/2026

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri.

Elizabeth and Charlie address multiple questions from Cottey College students in a "Panel Discussion on the topics of Aging, Senior Living, Dementia, and Memory Care.

Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.

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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey...

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

In honor of Women's History Month, join us in celebrating Diane!

Diane Rae Scott Foglesong was born on March 19, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to Evelyn and Raymond Scott of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The middle child of three grew up with two brothers during the heart of the Great Depression, an experience that shaped her lifelong values. Although her family was not impoverished, the widespread shortages of the era instilled in Diane with a deep sense of frugality, resourcefulness, and respect for the careful use of what she had.

During elementary school, Diane met Kenneth Foglesong, a boy who would become her lifelong companion. The two grew up together and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in January 1951, proudly considering themselves childhood sweethearts. Ken went on to attend Ohio Northern University’s School of Pharmacy in Ada, Ohio, while Diane took classes at Kent State University and worked as a secretary at the BF Goodrich offices in downtown Akron.

Diane and Ken married in September 1954, and Ken earned his pharmacy degree the following year. Between 1956 and 1962, they welcomed four children—Kendi, Karen, Doug, and Deidre. In 1958, they purchased their first and only home in Stow, Ohio, where Diane devoted herself fully to raising her family. Her children were the center of her world, and through her involvement in organizations such as the Garden Club and First Presbyterian Church of Stow, where she and Ken were charter members, she formed friendships that lasted a lifetime.

Diane later expanded her volunteer service by serving on the board of trustees for the community swimming pool, a role that came with the much-enjoyed perk of lifetime family pool passes. In the 1970s, Diane and Ken purchased a small drugstore in Cuyahoga Falls, naming it Chestnut Pharmacy. They operated the business together for about a decade, employing a small staff that included their children, many of whom began their working lives there.

After selling the pharmacy, Diane discovered a love for working outside the home and accepted a position as an American Greetings retailer for a local supermarket. True to her practical nature, she delighted in the access to greeting cards and gift-wrapping supplies, and the job allowed her to purchase her first car with her own earnings, a Ford Probe sedan, an achievement of which she was very proud.

Throughout her children’s younger and teenage years, Diane helped create cherished family memories during annual summer vacations to Ontario, Canada, at a rustic camp built by her parents and family friends. The camp welcomed groups of boys from local YMCA programs, offering experiences rooted in outdoor skills and simpler living. Because it was a family-owned operation, it also provided an affordable and meaningful retreat for Diane and her family, memories they continue to treasure.

Diane remained deeply involved in her church throughout her life, volunteering in many capacities and singing in the choir for years. Her faith has always been a steady foundation, sustaining her through life’s joys and challenges, including the loss of her beloved husband in 2022 after nearly 68 years of marriage.

She loves her children and grandchildren dearly and was especially involved in the early lives of three of her grandchildren. Today, she delights in visits from her great-grandchildren, including her first, Brenan, and her newest, Olive, born in 2025.

Humble and never boastful, Diane consistently celebrates the accomplishments of others. She is quietly loving, possesses a raucous sense of humor, and carries a playful spirit, while never seeking the spotlight. She was a devoted daughter and loving wife, and she continues to be a remarkable mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

03/09/2026

☀️It’s a beautiful day for a scenic drive!☀️

03/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1pm CST, 2pm EST for our weekly Dementia Care support group!

https://zoom.us/j/2096854630

03/07/2026

For March's Story Corner, 2026, Sandi Thomas of Pinnacle Groves Senior Living reads "Billie Jean Peet, Athlete," written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts!

For March's Story Corner, 2026, Sandi Thomas of Pinnacle Groves Senior Living reads "Billie Jean Peet, Athlete," written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by D...