So You’ve Planned Your Visit – What Next?

Be prepared for your visit and ease your mind.

Transitioning a loved one into a senior care community can be a big adjustment for both residents and family members. For many, it’s easy to carve out time to visit but sometimes difficult to know what to do or what to bring. Being prepared for your visit can help ease your mind.

So you’ve planned your next visit, what now? Below is a short list of items, activities, and games that will help you plan for a visit and give you and your loved one something to look forward to!

Sign up for community activities

Our community takes pride in having numerous activities throughout each week to ensure that seniors are engaged and connected. These activities are an opportunity for you to connect with your loved one through a shared hobby or the learning of a new skill. A few examples of activities might be:

  • Group exercise class
  • Game Night
  • Trivia Games
  • Karaoke
  • & More!

Photos / Photo Albums

Your next visit is an opportunity to not only capture the moment but create memories with your loved ones. If you are yet to make a family portrait, your visit is the best time to do so, especially with the entire family.

Having a generational blend is perfect! You may consider bringing the grandchildren along on your next visit and welcome them into these moments as well. These pictures can serve as apartment decor or be added to a photo album, allowing your loved one to reminisce over memories. Alternatively, you may also consider bringing old photos/photo albums from home to spark storytelling and relive your family’s favorite memories.

Live Streaming

If your loved one is committed to religious practices, then you can livestream services or invite members of their religious organizations during the visit. This helps foster connection not just within the community but outside as well. Most seniors enjoy the satisfaction that comes from a worship session or a spiritual practice. It is sometimes helpful to engage in these activities on a group level as that promotes accountability among others.

Thankfully, a number of religious organizations have migrated to the internet space with livestreaming on media pages across the globe, providing an opportunity to pray, meditate or attend a service with your loved ones.

Card Games

Lastly, we always recommend a classic card game or board game. Bringing a deck of cards is a simple way to get everyone involved in one activity, but still being relaxed enough to let conversation flow naturally. There are common spaces with tables and room to gather with family and friends for a game of cards!

How does The Cortland Wyoming help your loved ones?

At The Cortland Wyoming we ensure that your loved one is living life to the fullest. From group activities and outings to game nights and reading clubs, there is always something available for residents to participate in. We understand that fostering connection and community is essential to the wellbeing and longevity of seniors.

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I can't say enough about this facility. Everything was top notch. The staff was fantastic ...
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Kathy
I can't say enough about this facility. Everything was top notch. The staff was fantastic with my mom. She was comfortable, happy, and felt very loved by them. The management and the facility are also great. I would refer anybody who is looking for a trustworthy, caring assisted living facility.
Kathy
Kathy
I’ve had experience with several Retirement facilities. Overall, I have been very happy...
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Mary
I’ve had experience with several Retirement facilities. Overall, I have been very happy with the care my mother has received at this particular facility. She has made a happy transition due to the loving care she receives from her caregivers. For example, when she is in the hallway, staff smile and greet her by her first name. The reality is that no retirement home is perfect, but for the most part, my mother is clean, dressed, her room is kept clean, and any extra needs are addressed in a timely manner. The recreation staff also goes out of their way to include her in daily activities. She is happy, engaged and comfortable, which makes me happy and comfortable
Mary
Mary
This has been a wonderful place for my mom. After her stroke, she has been ...
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Sandi
This has been a wonderful place for my mom. After her stroke, she has been well taken care of. The staff is caring and wonderful. The food is good. No where is perfect, but Wyoming does a great job. . . Much better than my experience with two other facilities I have experience with in this area. Whenever we have had a minor problem or concern, they have responded immediately and taken care of it.
Sandi
Sandi
This is a great facility that we found for both of my parents to live ...
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Jeffery
This is a great facility that we found for both of my parents to live out their final days. Parents rave about the food, but even more importantly the staff. From the cleaning staff to the Facility manager, everyone seems to be equally focused on patient care. Staff calls my parents by name when they walk through the halls, making it more personal. This is a facility worth looking into. Parents had an apartment at Holland Home, but needed a 2 bedroom apartment with assisted living care. They accommodated their needs perfectly!
Jeffery
Jeffery
I have here for many years now. It has been a privilege to work here, ...
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Sarah
I have here for many years now. It has been a privilege to work here, and also have my own family live within this community, and also another property. The care team takes great care of my family, and I never have to worry when I am not there with him. We have endured different management changes throughout the years and the current team with have is all invested for the right reasons! Culinary brings a vibrant flare to meals mixing home cooked meal flavors to 5 star resort, Health and & Wellness is hands on everyday caring for all members, Residential services keeps the building inside and out looking top notch, and keeps housekeeping in white glove test standards. Activities has grown tremendously over the years and we are always doing something new and fun whether its a new Yoga class, or learning how to swing dance. The one thing that sets this community apart is from the moment you walk in you feel the warmth and family like environment. It truly is "Full of Life"
Sarah
Sarah
A very neat and clean facility. Staff were very helpful to us. Reasonably quiet. All ...
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Doug
A very neat and clean facility. Staff were very helpful to us. Reasonably quiet. All good in my book.
Doug
Doug
My husband and visited his Mom this afternoon, and she was very comfortable in...
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Dawn
My husband and visited his Mom this afternoon, and she was very comfortable in her room. Laundry was being done, as promised. We had some other questions, and Ashley was able to answer them to our satisfaction. She will have her 1-month anniversary of being a community member on Sunday, June 11. It is a beautiful and caring environment at  Wyoming.
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