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“Hey Margaret, are you going to be in the lobby again after lunch today?” a resident asks. “I don’t know why but I can’t get this app to work on my phone and I don’t know what else to do.” “I sure will. See you there!” Margaret replies cheerfully. Walking alongside Margaret down the hallway at Western Reserve Masonic Campus (WRMC) another resident stops and thanks her for her help last week. Margaret beams to the resident and then quietly says to me, “We’ve fixed the same thing three times, but I think she’s figuring it out.” Putting her background in technology to use as a volunteer is just one of the ways Margaret is an asset to Ohio Masonic Homes. Each week she offers her expertise to friends AND staff in the lobby of WRMC so much so that we have coined the phrase, “Thursday Tech Help with Margaret.” She might troubleshoot a cell phone issue, assist with computer software, or provide document support, all skills she learned working in technology support during her career at IBM. Margaret would pick up third shift work to help support her family and learned a lot about helping others along the way. Experienced as a teacher, Margaret is a life-long learner and continuously educates herself on new technologies and software. Her motto, “If I am going to help others then I need to know how to do it myself.”
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Margaret Eiland (left) assists Anita Wamsley More recently, she’s helping residents learn how to connect to and engage with K4Connect. This software was purchased through Foundation support to allow residents and staff across our three campuses to stay connected and enjoy simpler, happier, healthier lives. Residents can learn about programs happening on campus, sign up to be a volunteer, or just learn what’s on the menu this week. Additionally, they can connect with one another – consider it a private social media site like Facebook – just for our residents and staff.
Rose Society
Duke Terry Posey, Sr. & Duchess Cheryl Posey cordially invite you to the
Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 6PM – 10PM Westin Great Southern – Grand Ballroom 310 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio
All funds raised benefit skilled nursing community members at the Western Reserve Masonic Community
Crowning of the new Duke & Duchess | Hor d’oeuvres | Dinner | Dancing
Tickets: $250
A commonly asked question with a simple answer.
If your current Will no longer reflects your values and objectives, it’s important to review and revise it. Many people have outdated plans or no plans at all.
Both internal and external life factors can impact your situation or goals, leaving your Will outdated. Four Common Personal Changes:
External Changes from Our Environment:
Net worth changes
savings or stock growth, receipt of an inheritance
Family dynamic changes
marriage, divorce, passing of family members and more
People change
does your power of attorney still make sense for you?
Goals and objectives change
as you feel more secure, your focus may shift to impact the world around you
Estate tax laws
these changes are outside of our control, often related to the federal government
Estate planning methodology
your advisor(s) can be a trove of information to keep you safe and intentional in your planning
A good rule of thumb is to consult with your advisers about potential changes every three to five years. During this review, your advisor might uncover internal changes you hadn’t thought about or tax law changes that could benefit you today.
If you haven’t reviewed your estate planning documents recently, the time to do so is now!
While OMHF does not provide legal or tax advice, we are happy to help connect you to planning resources that best fit your gift planning circumstances. We are here to help! 937-525-5248
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