The Benefits of Senior Living Communities

One of the best parts of signing up for a senior living community is the lifestyle. Senior living communities, like Copeland Oaks, offer many amenities to encourage active living. Activity is so important to vivacity and productive life. In Dan Buettner's 2008 best-selling book, The Blue Zones, he describes how the people of Okinawa, Japan tend to live longer than most people from every other part of the world because of their active lifestyles and social engagement. Our research and experience has also indicated that older adults who stay active and socially engaged avoid physical and mental decline longer than those who don't. 

In one chapter, he profiles a woman who takes walks and participates in a cocktail hour where the women in the community have the opportunity to gossip and enjoy one's company. The remarkable thing is the woman was over one hundred years old and acted like someone thirty years younger. The entry is a testament to how activity and community can benefit someone to live a longer, more productive life.

Copeland Oaks feature many amenities that will help you stay active and engaged. We have an indoor pool, recreation center, and onsite wellness center to encourage exercise and socializing. Moreover, we have set up an array of exercise and wellness programs that will keep you fit and happy throughout your days. Our Director of Wellness is dedicated to providing our residents with the tools and means to feel good and independent.

Our residents stay healthy and feel better because of our dedication to wellness. Your body is meant to move around and think. If you don't, it will slowly shut down. Senior living communities, like Copeland Oaks, ensure that you will get the most out of your body and mind to live full and productive years. Learn about our wellness programs and features today!

Talking To Your Loved Ones About a CCRC

A CCRC, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, is one of the many options you and your loved ones have as they get older. What separates a Continuing Care Retirement Community from other retirement options is the access to health care, housing and personal services all in one location for convenience and safety. Copeland Oaks is a CCRC dedicated to well-being and personal care. If you're considering alternative options for your loved ones in their advanced years, talk to them about choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Copeland Oaks welcomes residents 55 and over. If you are approaching this age yourself, we encourage you to make the move as soon as you feel comfortable. The goal of a CCRC is to be properly equipped for each stage of the aging process. A major contributing factor to this success is becoming a resident while you're still young and active. Taking advantage of amenities like gyms and health clinics while still in optimal health will keep you fit as you age. Establishing good, healthy habits now will make life that much more enjoyable later.

Another important function of many CCRCs, including Copeland Oaks, is the offering of assisted living services. Tying into the goal of providing lifelong care, there will come a time where you or your loved one may need help doing some of your day to day tasks. Already being located in a community that you're familiar with when you begin to need these services will make it easier to adjust.

Planning a lifetime of care after age 55 can be daunting, but you can carry on enjoying life in a place you can trust.