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Learn about the latest news from Canterbury as well as information on topics of special interest to seniors.
Fun in the Fall for Seniors in Waterford, MI
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Learn about the different health benefits of senior living communities and how Canterbury-on-the-Lake supports our residents’ physical, social, and nutritional wellness.
Why Is It Important to Socialize in Retirement?
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Learn about the different health benefits of senior living communities and how Canterbury-on-the-Lake supports our residents’ physical, social, and nutritional wellness.
A Fun-Filled Summer at Canterbury-on-the-Lake!
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Learn about the different health benefits of senior living communities and how Canterbury-on-the-Lake supports our residents’ physical, social, and nutritional wellness.
How to Downsize Successfully
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Learn about the different health benefits of senior living communities and how Canterbury-on-the-Lake supports our residents’ physical, social, and nutritional wellness.
Choosing a Senior Living Community
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Learn about the different health benefits of senior living communities and how Canterbury-on-the-Lake supports our residents’ physical, social, and nutritional wellness.
Health Benefits of Senior Living Communities
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Learn about the different health benefits of senior living communities and how Canterbury-on-the-Lake supports our residents’ physical, social, and nutritional wellness.
How To Reduce Falls and Injuries
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It becomes increasingly important to actively prevent slips and falls as we age. Having lost some of their strength and resilience, our bones and joints can be more prone to injuries, leaving them more susceptible to sprains and breaks.
How Social Connections Keep Seniors Healthy & Happy
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Having strong social connections is important for seniors. It's not just about having a good time; it actually has a big impact on their physical and mental health. As we get older, our bodies and minds go through many changes.
3 Benefits of Pickleball as Exercise for Seniors
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Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, especially for older adults. This fun sport is easy to learn and has health benefits you may not have considered. Read on to learn more!
Choosing Senior Living: Buy-In vs Monthly Rent
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Choosing the right place to live as a senior can be tough. There are many options, but two common ones are renting or buying into a senior living community. Various factors can help you determine which option is right for you.
When to Move from Assisted Living to a Nursing Home
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Moving into a senior living community can sound like a nightmare for an introvert. These independent seniors value their alone time and truly enjoy their own company. They can certainly do without a bunch of “nosey neighbors” who can’t mind their own business!
3 Common Senior Living Myths & Misconceptions
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Moving into a senior living community can sound like a nightmare for an introvert. These independent seniors value their alone time and truly enjoy their own company. They can certainly do without a bunch of “nosey neighbors” who can’t mind their own business!
Best Places to Live for Senior Introverts
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Moving into a senior living community can sound like a nightmare for an introvert. These independent seniors value their alone time and truly enjoy their own company. They can certainly do without a bunch of “nosey neighbors” who can’t mind their own business!
The Difference Between Assisted Living & Independent Living
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When exploring senior living options, it’s important to understand the difference between independent living and assisted living communities. While they are very similar in many ways and often share a campus, there is a distinct difference.
How to Move a Parent with Dementia into Assisted Living
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One of the few things worse than discovering that one of your parents is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is realizing they need more care than you are able to provide.
Important Questions to Ask Memory Care Facilities
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When it’s time to place a loved one in a long-term care facility, there are an array of emotions involved. Feelings of helplessness, guilt, fear, sadness, grief and even relief are all common in this life-changing decision.
How Does Alzheimer's Affect Daily Life
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Living with Alzheimer’s disease is difficult for the affected patient and close family members. The disease has a profound effect on many aspects of a person’s day-to-day.
What Is an Independent Living Facility?
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These unique residential neighborhoods are often the perfect option for mature individuals seeking a safe, secure, and supportive environment
Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Training
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Canterbury-on-the-Lake is hosting a Free NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care seminar.
What Is an Independent Living Facility?
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These unique residential neighborhoods are often the perfect option for mature individuals seeking a safe, secure, and supportive environment
Life Care Services Awarded Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Senior Independent Living Providers for the 4th Consecutive Year
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Fall in Love with Canterbury on-the-Lake
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Join us for an automobile tour of our senior living campus and get a close look at all we have to offer.
COVID-19 Action and Prevention Plan
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At Canterbury on-the-Lake, the health and well-being of residents and team members is our highest priority.
Canterbury-on-the-Lake Receives 2022 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight
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Canterbury-on-the-Lake is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2022 Customer Experience Award.
Sweet as Pie Event
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We’re offering contactless pickup of an early Valentine treat—baked with love especially for you.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer's stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments, and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help.
LIFE CARE SERVICES RANKED #1 IN INDEPENDENT LIVING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BY J.D. POWER
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Canterbury-on-the-Lake is excited to announce our management company, Life Care Services, has become the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for three consecutive years.
Jamie Martin Helps Residents Fill Their Agendas at Canterbury-on-the-Lake
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What will you do today? Thanks to Jamie Martin, Director of Resident Services at Canterbury-on-the-Lake, you could be taking a line dancing class, reading a bestseller for book club and packing for a professionally planned overnight outing with your friends and neighbors.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Event
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Join us to learn 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.
Diane Slupka Helps Residents Maximize Independence at Canterbury-on-the-Lake
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Diane Slupka has been helping older adults find the perfect retirement lifestyle for more than 18 years. Today, she serves as Director of Residential Health Services at Canterbury-on-the-Lake.
Free Drive-Through Shredding Event
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Load your car with sensitive, private documents and join us for a free drive-through shredding event.
How Life Plan Communities Boost Resilience, Emotional Wellness, and Life Satisfaction
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HOW RESPITE CARE CAN BE USED TO TEST DRIVE ASSISTED LIVING
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One of the ways to get a better picture of what assisted living is like in a given community is to take advantage of their respite care program.
Taste of the Tropics Event
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Picture all the fun of a tropical island party with no need to pack a bag or update your passport!
SENIOR LIVING GIVES SENIORS AND ADULT CHILDREN PEACE OF MIND
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Many retirement communities are designed to provide the independent lifestyle active seniors want and offer higher levels of care if they need it. The support is available but isn’t a part of seniors’ lives until they need it.
CANTERBURY-ON-THE-LAKE RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM MEDICAL EXPERTISE
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Canterbury-on-the-Lake will benefit from the expertise of the EverSafe 360° Medical Advisory Board. Seven medical, academic, and health care professionals will advise on the latest health and wellness technologies, innovations, and practices for senior living communities managed by Life Care Services.
Drive-Time Spring Fun
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Drive by for downsizing and senior lifestyle tips. Drive off with a meal to go—on us!
RETIRE TO A COMMUNITY YOU LOVE BY ENSURING IT MATCHES YOUR INTERESTS.
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Deciding where to retire takes more consideration than opening a map, closing your eyes, and letting your finger be your guide. But no matter where you end up, your destination should put a smile on your face and a gleam in your eye, says Steve Gurney, founder of The Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook. “And the way to get that is by having a purpose in life,” he says. “Where we live should be a tool to make it easier to engage in this purposeful activity.”
SENIOR CARE RESEARCH: HOW TO USE THE U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT TO UNDERSTAND THE QUALITY OF CARE AT A COMMUNITY
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Even though nursing homes are regulated by the government, they vary considerably in quality, character and cost. So it helps to get as much information as possible before making a decision about which nursing home (sometimes called a skilled nursing facility) is right for you.
In Case of Emergency Binder Webinar
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Having an ICE binder at home gives emergency personnel the important medical and personal information they may need when responding to a call. It also can provide your family members with critical information should they ever need it.
Sweet as Pie
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At Canterbury-on-the-Lake, we’ve arranged for contactless pickup of an early Valentine treat especially for you.
TRAVELING LOCAL IN 2021: 10 PLACES IN THE US THAT FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN EUROPE
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We can’t know what the next year will bring or what travel restrictions may be in place. But if you were looking into traveling to the best places to visit in Europe and you’re now worried you won’t make it across the pond, we’ve assembled a list of the 10 best places to visit in the USA that offer the European experience.
SENIOR CARE RESEARCH: HOW TO USE THE 5-STAR CMS RATING TO UNDERSTAND THE QUALITY OF CARE AT A COMMUNITY
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Providing quality care requires expertise, high standards and dedication. A high rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is clear proof that the level of care offered at a senior care community is top-tier in the industry. But to truly appreciate a CMS 5-star rating, it helps to understand how the rating is determined.
Life Care Services Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power
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We’re excited to announce that Life Care Services has ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2020Senior Living Study.
LONG TERM PLANNING: WHEN TO START AND WHAT TO CONSIDER
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When it comes to making a long-term plan for how and where to live as we age, you’d be hard pressed to find many who don’t see the value in thinking through such an important issue. But according to a survey from The Conversation Project, while ninety percent of Americans say that talking to loved ones about end-of-life care is important, only twenty-seven percent have actually done it.
COVID-19 Update
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As the nation continues to navigate the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canterbury-on-the-Lake has prioritized the health and well-being of our residents and team members.
Coronavirus Update
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The health and safety of residents living in our community is our top priority, and we are closely monitoring the ongoing situation regarding the coronavirus (COVD-19). We understand that COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind, and we want to be communicative and transparent in the steps Canterbury-on-the-Lake is taking to prepare our community during this unprecedented event. Our team has been working tirelessly to prepare for possible scenarios related to COVID-19.
Holiday Pies - Nov. 24
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At Canterbury-on-the-Lake, we believe any day is a great day for pie—but especially just in time for Thanksgiving! Simply reserve your choice of our fresh-baked favorites, then swing by our senior living community anytime during two convenient pickup-time ranges.
OUR FAVORITE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS APPS FOR SENIORS
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Most of us appreciate the importance of physical wellness both now and as we age. Intellectual wellness too has garnered more attention as we learn about the effects aging can have on our cognitive functions. But what many of us never consider is our emotional wellness and our ability to reduce anxiety, boost happiness, and enjoy sharper mental focus.
THE BENEFITS OF WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS: WHY CHOOSE A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY FOR RETIREMENT
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Life Care Services Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Senior Living Study
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It’s a Proud Time to Live at Canterbury-on-the-Lake!