Josina Lott Community and Residential Services | Toledo, Ohio
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“Rickie is a 54-year-old-male who has lived at Josina Lott since 2006. Rickie broke his femur and required surgery and hospitalization, where he was inadvertently given a drug with side effects that caused him to refuse food, medications and physical therapy. I thought he would never walk again. He wasn’t talking at all. During that time, several Josina Lott staff members came to visit and encouraged him to eat and take his medications. Eventually the side effects wore off, but he wasn’t walking and required occupational therapy. The staff went out of their way to become trained in some of those therapies, as well as transporting him frequently so Valerie Malone, Josina Lott occupational therapist, could help him.
Rickie not only walks now, but he does so unassisted and without a limp! The bulk of the therapy was done at Josina Lott and the staff did a wonderful job. He was so happy to come back here and has recovered so much faster since he returned! I cannot thank Josina Lott enough.”
Marlene Metzger, Rickie’s mom
“We were looking for the ‘right’ sized family and community-oriented place for Greg to live. He likes to be around a lot of people, and at Josina Lott there are several caregivers to interact with the residents. It makes me feel good when we bring Greg back, and he is happy to return. The facility is beautiful; Greg bicycles on the pathway and the outdoors are so peaceful. It is just homier here. Greg is a sociable person and sharing his music is the most important thing to him. He loves singing and performing and there are many opportunities for him to enjoy this here.“
Linda Bellman, Greg’s sister
“Being able to help the residents with their daily needs makes me proud. Maintaining heat, air conditioning and plumbing are essential to their well being. I consider them my family, and their smiles, hugs and handshakes mean a million to me.”
Ken Barnum, Maintenance, 15 years of service
“We will never forget all the support you and the staff at Josina Lott gave to Norman. He loved his life and felt good about himself. He has done many things that would not have been possible except through the Josina Lott organization. We will continue to pray for you and give financial support so you all can help others live their dreams.”
Nancy and Chuck Raufer, Josina Lott donors, family of Norman Truby, a former resident
“Lourdes College has had several students, employees and classes participate in volunteer activities at Josina Lott Residential & Community Services. In my experience over the past three years, I have been impressed by your commitment to your clients. The Environment is supportive and life-giving. The staff members I have met are committed to the mission of the agency and are gracious in their treatment of residents, colleagues and volunteers. I hope my talents can be of some service to the agency and that I can assist with strengthening the ties between Josina Lott and Lourdes College.”
Sister Barbara Vano, OSF, Director of Campus Ministry and Service Learning, Lourdes College