Blog

Charles Ford Retirement Community’s Caregiver Describes the Unique Work Culture

During her June lecture at the New Harmony Working Men’s Institute, Amy Koch, executive director at the Charles Ford Retirement Community, was asked to define the community’s unique culture.  Her answer focused on the relationship that develops between caregivers and residents.  She explained a culture that primarily results from each caregiver’s commitment to provide compassionate,

Read More »

Celebrating Charles Ford: Our Founder’s Birth

In this month’s column, Amy Koch, executive director of the Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony, reviews the 62-year-old assisted living community’s unique history to commemorate its Founder’s birth: “On his birthday each year, we pause to acknowledge Charles Ford and express appreciation for his vision.  Born January 29, 1853, Mr. Ford established the

Read More »
hope and promise

Winter Season Safety & Comfort | Ask Amy Koch

Even though Covid levels prevented the Charles Ford Retirement Community from hosting a public open house, in December, the community’s residents did celebrate with family and friends at a Holiday Social that invited them to host up to four loved ones as guests for a celebration in their apartments. The Charles Ford kitchen staff provided

Read More »
describe the charles ford retirement community

Describe the Charles Ford Retirement Community | Ask Amy Koch

ASK AMY KOCH A monthly column from the Executive Director of the Charles Ford Retirement Community of New Harmony Describe the Assisted Living Services and Facility You Manage  We asked Amy Koch, executive director of the Charles Ford Retirement Community, to describe the assisted living services and facility she manages: “Generally speaking,” Amy said, “the

Read More »
living through a pandemic

Living Through a Pandemic | Ask Amy Koch

ASK AMY KOCH A monthly column from the Executive Director of the Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony Living Through a Pandemic We asked Amy Koch, executive director of the Charles Ford Retirement Community, to describe what it’s been like for seniors to live through a pandemic. “Imagine you are a senior and you

Read More »
assisted living

Assisted Living Journey Matches Needs, Lifestyle and Budget | Ask Amy Koch

ASK AMY KOCH A monthly column from the Executive Director of the Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony Assisted Living Journey Matches Needs, Lifestyle and Budget Amy Koch, Executive Director of the Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony, estimates that nearly 8 in 10 inquiries received about assisted living come from the loved

Read More »
Scroll to Top
Skip to content