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Capri Communities is a highly-respected authority on senior living and on a wide variety of topics relating to older adults and active aging. With 18 communities in southeastern Wisconsin that feature Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments and housing, Capri Communities is focused on delivering superior care and helping our residents enjoy life at every age.

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Staying in Motion Even When Your Wheels Get Parked

The strange thing about working in the Senior Living business is that eventually the conversations we hold with prospective residents and families, are the ones we start having with our own parents. You would think that being in the “business” the conversation with my aging parent would have been easy. I have worked in senior living for over 30 years,

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Mindfulness in the New Year

Practicing mindfulness in the new year can be a wonderful way to enhance your overall well-being and cultivate a more intentional and present life. Research suggests that mindfulness can have various benefits, including stress reduction, improved emotional regulation, and increased self-awareness. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment with a non-judgmental and accepting attitude. This means being fully engaged

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Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium

Wednesday, June 21 | 8 am – 2 pm Brookfield Conference Center | 325 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield Who says that getting older means it’s time to slow down and stop enjoying life to the fullest? Not Capri Communities, which is why they are bringing to Southeast Wisconsin the first annual Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium for older adults, taking

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Capri Communities – COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions

Capri Communities – Covid-19 FAQ When will the vaccine arrive in Wisconsin? The vaccine has arrived in Wisconsin. Many hospitals are in the process of administering it to their staff.  Our current information outlines that our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents who are categorized as long-term care residents, may be offered the vaccine as early as December 28, 2020.

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Capri Communities Prepared to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Capri Communities, one of Wisconsin’s largest providers of high-quality senior living in southern Wisconsin, is working closely with Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Walgreens to be ready to receive some of the first COVID-19 vaccines in the state of Wisconsin.  DHS has officially activated the federal government’s pharmacy distribution program for the COVID-19 vaccine. “After nearly ten long

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Our Response to COVID-19

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on June 25, 2020 provided updated guidance regarding safer visits during COVID-19.  Capri Communities have restricted any non-essential visitors since early March. We understand the frustration and sadness this has caused our residents and their family members.  In fact, Dr. Bruce Barrett, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Family

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COVID-19 Guidelines for Independent Living Residents

UPDATE: JUNE 18, 2020 To Our Independent Living Residents, We hope you are enjoying the summer weather and continue to be physically and mentally healthy during this unprecedented time. This is an update to previous COVID-related communications. This communication provides an update on VISITOR GUIDELINES. Visitor Updates: We recommend no more than two visitors per day We encourage you and

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5 Tips to Help Our Residents Stay Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis

During this unprecedented time, keeping our seniors safe has resulted in limited engagement. We want to ensure our residents remain healthy both physically AND mentally. Though we can’t allow visitors, here are 5 ways you can still help our residents stay happy and connected. #1. Virtually connect Via video chats, emails, texts and social media. Using Facetime, Skype or another

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Take Charge of Your Brain Health

Throughout your life, your brain’s job is to help you make sense of the world and helps to oversee your daily function and well-being. Brain function also offers the ability to learn, remember, pursue and enjoy leisure, concentrate, and maintain a clear, active mind. The strengths of your brain manage information, logic, judgment, perspective, and wisdom. We owe it to

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