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Independent living facilities allow active, healthy seniors age 55 or older to continue with their current lifestyle among a community of peers. At Copeland Oaks, you can enjoy a carefree and independent lifestyle with the peace of mind that support is always...

Many seniors and their loved ones struggle with the idea of moving into a care facility. It is normal to have a difficult time letting go of routines and independence for the sake of long-term care benefits.  At the same time, most people recognize the value of those...

Ways Seniors Can Stay Active During the Winter Winter often makes it more challenging to stay active no matter your age. Snow, wind, cold temperatures, shorter days, and possibly a gloomy mood make it more difficult than usual to want to get up and move your body. ...

5 Benefits of Keeping Routines in Senior Living While keeping a routine is a healthy idea for anyone, it is especially true for seniors.  Our bodies and minds take comfort in knowing what to expect every day. When we feel safe and structured within a daily or weekly...

Benefits of Moving your Elderly Parents into a Nursing Home As we watch our parents age, it is only a matter of time before you begin to wonder about the best way to care for their changing and increasing needs. You are likely considering the pros and cons of nursing...

How Copeland Oaks Has Adapted to a Post-Covid World Since 2020, we have all been asked to adapt and change at a near constant rate. It can be confusing to keep up with all the new, updated guidelines as we learn more about how to keep each other safe in the light of...

9 Tips on How to Adjust to Retirement Why is retirement stressful? After looking forward to retirement for so long, many people find it strange when they find themselves stressed or sad when it finally arrives.  Feeling stress or sadness after retiring is completely...

Are you retired or planning for retirement soon? Deciding to stay in your current home or move to a retirement community is an important question that requires a lot of thought, research and planning.  Whether you’re interested in independent living or would benefit...

How to Prepare for the Transition to Assisted Living The decision to transition to an assisted living facility is often a difficult one. After all, it is a big change that comes with a wide range of emotional and logistical challenges. But when it means securing the...

5 Myths About Assisted Living  When you think of an assisted living community, what comes to mind? Many people have negative associations with senior living communities. When we see them on television, assisted living communities are often represented as slow-paced,...

We know that the aging process is natural and happens to everyone. But this knowledge does not always comfort us when watching a parent decline in health. Aging in general comes with physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that may also be exacerbated by illness....

Common Senior Living Terms to Know It is not an easy responsibility to care for an aging loved one. Changes in their abilities and needs can take an emotional toll for a number of reasons. As you try to navigate these challenging times, speaking with healthcare and...

Benefits of Moving to a Retirement Home in the Summertime  If you are getting ready to move into a retirement home, it may be worth considering what season is right for your move.  1. Great moving weather Summer is a great time to move no matter your stage in life....

Senior enrichment programs are an important part of any senior living community. Enrichment activities offer many benefits that make life more enjoyable and promote health and well being as seniors age.  What is life enrichment for elders? Enrichment programs include...

Tips for Helping a Person with Alzheimer’s Get Proper Nutrition  It can be difficult for people in the middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s to eat regular, nutritious meals. Too many food choices can be overwhelming. You may find that your loved one forgets to eat,...

At the start of a season, many people begin to consider how they’d like to change their life for the better. To really make changes that improve your quality of life, it can be helpful to set concrete goals. Why Goal Setting Is Important for Seniors As we progress...

Moving is a difficult process that can stir up a lot of emotion. This is especially true when deciding to move to a senior living or assisted living home. In this post, we’ll offer guidance and assisted living decorating ideas for making an apartment feel like...