Wakeland has extensive experience in the providing high-quality resident services for seniors.

Health and Wellness

Healthy living is a year-round program priority.  Wakeland partners with health organizations to offer monthly health and wellness seminars as well as free health screenings and flu vaccinations.  We work closely with community senior centers and programs such as Healthy Share, which offers low-cost nutritional support for seniors.

Recreation

Classes and recreation programs are offered several times each month to encourage healthy lifestyles.  Activities may include water aerobic, tai chi and power walking.

Computer Training and Other Helpful Workshops

Several trainings are geared toward seasonal issues such as tax preparation and utility discount programs.  Additionally, all Wakeland properties contain computers and basic computer training.  Seniors attend Internet 101 workshops on Internet safety and how to set up an e-mail account.  Other workshops may include AARP driving safety, household upkeep, CARE program filing, senior wellness, quilting, tax preparation, intergenerational mentoring, living will preparation, consumer scam protection.

Social Events

Wakeland offers an array of social events to involve seniors in their communities.  A social committee is often formed to generate ideas for activities.  Some events include: weekly Bingo, monthly potlucks, seasonal parties, health fairs, movie nights and ice cream socials.