Copeland Oaks

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

A refreshing side dish for any of your BBQs this Summer! Ingredients: 3 cucumbers, medium size 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 can black olives 1 container feta cheese ½ red onion 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano Directions: Chop the cucumber into...

Chef’s Salad on a Stick

Who said you have to eat salad in a bowl? Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs ½ English cucumber 2 oz. deli ham, thick-cut 2 oz. deli turkey breast, thick-cut 2 oz. deli roast beef, thick-cut 1 8 oz. Swiss cheese block 1 head red leaf lettuce 16 grape tomatoes 8 large...

Pepper Ricotta Primavera

Try this light and healthy spring pasta dish! Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese ½ cup fat-free milk 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 medium green pepper, julienned 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1...

Reuben Rounds

The perfect side dish for St. Patrick’s Day parties! Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 6 slices Swiss cheese 5 slices deli corned beef 1/2 c. sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 1 tsp. caraway seeds 1/4 c. Thousand Island dressing Directions: Preheat...

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost

When you are in the process of exploring assisted living facilities, there is a great deal to think about before making the final decision. Transitioning a loved one into an assisted living facility means you have a lot of variables to consider, cost typically being...

Healthy Wholesome Salsa

Get ready for the Super Bowl parties! Your dish will be a hit if you make this easy and healthy version of a chip and dip combo. Ingredients: 1/2 c. sweet onion (chopped) 1 green bell pepper (chopped) 1 red bell pepper (chopped) 2 celery stalks (chopped) 1 15oz can...

Staying Protected During Flu Season

Remember when your mom or dad took care of you when you were sick with a cold or the flu? Now that you are responsible for caring for them as they age, it's important for you to understand how the flu can affect your senior parents.  As we age, our immune system ages...

Memory Care at Copeland Oaks

Why Choose a Retirement Community with Memory Care? One of the most common needs for the aging population is quality memory care. The term memory care designates those whose memory and cognitive abilities have been affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's and...