Monday, January 16, 2012

Playing Fetch in Senior Living Communities


When you move into a retirement community, you shouldn't have to forgo those that mean the most to you. An important part of aging is to stay well-connected and loved. Because of this, many potential residents are looking for senior living communities that allow their residents to have pets. Pets are a therapeutic source for many people and can help them live healthily, as well as aid in recovery.

When you own a cat or dog, it is mutually beneficial. You care for the pet, providing him with food, water, and shelter, and in return, the pet gives you love and companionship. Moreover, studies have indicated that pets can help you live better, longer lives. Pets can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress through the endorphins released petting the animal, and improve survival rates of heart attack victims.

Moreover, a pet is a friend and family. It is someone to care for you as you go through your golden years. If you have owned pets all your life, shouldn't you have pets as you move on to the next stage of your life? Pets can be a huge addition. That why unlike many other senior living communities, Copeland Oaks is very pet-friendly. We understand the health benefits that can come from owning pets and will gladly welcome your cat and dog to our campus. 

Contact us today to learn more our community pet policy and why Copeland Oaks is home.

Friday, December 2, 2011

A Day in the Life of Our Assisted Living Ohio Residents


Those who are in need of help for their day-to-day activities can find assistance at Copeland Oaks. Our Beeghly Assisted Living Apartments are the perfect way to find dedicated care and still enjoy the amenities, programs, and services offered by us. Our trained staff helps our assisted living Ohio residents make the most out of their stay at Copeland Oaks. 

What can residents expect to find at the Beeghly Assisted Living Apartments? First and foremost, they will discover that Beeghly is home. There are three options of housing to choose from at Beeghly Assisted Living. There are studio suites, large studio suites, and one bedroom suites depending on the residents' needs and preferences.  Housing plans start at just over $100 a day.

Second, assisted living Ohio residents will be cared for by a highly trained, qualified staff. Our professionals will help residents with any day-to-day activities including bathing and dressing. Moreover, they will receive three delicious meals a day from our dining services, laundry services, medication administration, and other services they may need assistance. Additional nursing care and assistance can be provided by Crandall Medical Center as well if needed. 

Moreover, our assisted living residents have access to all of the services and programs offered at Copeland Oaks. From wellness programs and entertainment events to our spacious, picturesque common areas and 200 seat worship center, they will enjoy all that makes Copeland Oaks Ohio's Complete Senior Living Destination! 

If you or a loved one is searching for a senior community that offers special assisted living care, learn more about why so many call Copeland Oaks home.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

What is Assisted Living?


It's time we talked to everyone about assisted living.  We realize that not everyone fully understands what it means, so we're going to do our best to explain it to those of you who have questions in regards to its nature.  

It encompasses of a facilities and locations, which might be adding to some of the confusion.  Some buildings are high-rises, but the facilities can also be located in residential neighborhood.  There can be anywhere from a handful of residents, all the way up to several hundred.  Deciding on what sort of location is best for you or your parents is a personal decision, but a member of our team would be happy to show you around Copeland and explain in detail what we're all about here.

Assisted living is basically an option that combines housing, support services and health care all in one package.  Although it has traditionally only been offered to seniors, it has recently become an option for slightly younger residents who suffer from an early onset of conditions that normally inflict seniors.  At Copeland, though, we specialize in offering the service for seniors.  The point is, the service is for people who can't help themselves and whose families can no longer take care of them on their own.

We provide our assisted living residents with access to all of the common grounds.  Three meals are provided each day, as well as laundry service, medication administration, and assistance with bathing, dressing and toileting as needed.  Take your time and do your research; we're here to answer your questions.  When you're ready, we will be happy to provide qualified assistance.

The Importance of Staying Active in Senior Living Communities


What makes Copeland Oaks one of the most attractive senior living communities to our residents and prospective residents is our wide variety of available activities. Whether you're looking to spend some time fishing on our lake or to just have a fitness center to exercise in, we offer all kinds of activities that will keep you engaged and motivated.

No matter what your age is, your happiness is strongly tied to your mental and physical fitness. At Copeland Oaks we understand how important it is to be able to keep participating in the things that interest you when you decide to live somewhere new.

The activities we offer will keep you feeling strong and mentally sharp. If exercise isn't of much interest to you, we offer many educational opportunities that other senior living communities don't.  Our residents enjoy going to concerts, sporting events and theater productions. You can even audit classes from the nearby University of Mount Union. Our special partnerships with organizations in the area give our residents access to all kinds of cultural activities.

If you enjoy being creative, we offer a woodworking shop and art studios. No matter what interests you most, Copeland Oaks has something for everyone.