Testimonials
He retired more than 30 years ago, thinking he had saved more than enough money for himself and his wife to live their golden years. He might live another ten years, he thought, and would leave plenty of money for his wife. However, things didn't work out as planned for this 60-year Mason. Let's call him "Joe."
Joe's plans changed. First, his wife became ill, temporarily requiring round-the-clock nursing care in their home. In a short period of time, Joe could see the expense of caring for his wife Mary could quickly drain most of their assets. That's when Joe called a Masonic Senior Services I-CARE Coordinator. I-CARE was developed by The Ohio Masonic Home to assist Masons their wives or widows in the aging process while remaining in their homes as long as possible. In Joe's case, the I-CARE Coordinator in his area helped him find services in his community that provided affordable quality services for Mary in their home while preserving their assets.
However, Joe and Mary lived beyond the ten years they had planned. Ultimately, they decided they would benefit from having ready access to the full continuum of long-term care services in a secure and stable environment. Being a Mason, Joe always knew The Ohio Masonic Home was there if he needed it. The idea of moving to one of the Home's three campuses had come to him before but he had not previously thought he was ready for such a move. But now he could see that the peace of mind that he and Mary would gain from living in a worry-free environment was just what they needed.
Joe visited the Springfield campus of The Ohio Masonic Home and liked what he saw: more than 400 acres of beautiful landscape with a variety of villa homes and apartments, as well as the availability of assisted living and skilled nursing services, should he and Mary need them.
However, with limited financial resources, Joe was not sure whether they could pay their way. Joe and Mary were able to apply for fraternal financial assistance through the Home's Masonic Financial Assistance Program. The Financial Assistance Program is available to assist senior Ohio Masons with at least five years of service, their wives and widows to live on one of the three retirement communities operated by The Ohio Masonic Home.
Thanks to the charity of Ohio Masons, Joe was able to obtain financial assistance and move to the Springfield campus. "I never thought I would need it," Joe said. But when he needed it, the Financial Assistance Program and The Ohio Masonic Home was there for him, just as it has been there for so many members of the fraternity.
"You can't imagine how much this means to Mary and I," Joe said. "It makes me proud to be a member of the Masonic fraternity. Through the services of The Ohio Masonic Home, the fraternity demonstrates its values of brotherly love, relief and truth."
For more information on eligibility and how to apply for financial assistance, contact the MFAC office at 937-525-4985 or toll-free at 800-564-9016, or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
