Deupree House's Premier Senior Living Blog

All ERS team members, not just at Deupree House but also at other ERS flagship communities, strive to ensure our residents feel like they're being cared for not by expert professionals but by people who seem like family. One way we accomplish this goal is by creating opportunities for residents to build close relationships with staff. What you may not realize is that this process starts long before move-in day, with unique events designed to show seniors what our community is all about.   

Lunch & Learn, for example, occurs a few times a year and gives individuals who are interested in living at Deupree House a chance to learn what role that different staff members will play in their care—all over a delicious lunch. Guests literally get a taste of what it is like being a Deupree resident. The event also gives interested parties a chance to ask questions and learn more about what it’s like to live at a continuing care retirement community.

If you missed this month’s Lunch & Learn, don’t worry. You can “meet” several members of the Deupree House staff below!

The holiday season is winding down, but Deupree House is still buzzing with excitement after all the delicious food and fellowship. Residents and staff alike enjoyed participating in all the fun holiday activities our Life Enrichment team brought to campus and sharing this joyous time with their loved ones.  

In case you missed our holiday celebration, we sat down with our Director of Dining Services, Pete Juszczyk to discuss his favorite things about the holidays at Deupree House. Likewise, we spoke with our Executive Director of Hospitality Services, Emerson Stambaugh, for his tips on how you can start preparing for next year’s festivities right now. 

Millions of seniors head south every winter in search of the sun. Thinking of joining these “snowbirds” in the quest for warmer weather? If so, you may be wondering what location would be best to call home for a few months out of every year. Here’s a closer look at the snowbird trend, along with a roundup of five senior-friendly destinations.

So, you’re a senior living in Cincinnati. You’re approaching retirement and looking to worry less about the tasks of daily life. You’re starting to research local retirement communities, but you’re worried that your new apartment won’t have the same amenities and comforts you’ve grown accustomed to at your current home. You’re also worried the new apartment won’t feel like “you.” What do you do? 

Evidence attesting to the profound payoffs of volunteering continues to mount. In fact, when it comes to positive aging and enhanced well-being, there may be no better way for seniors to set themselves up for success than by spending time helping other people. At Deupree House and Deupree Cottages, we’re committed to supporting our community members as they strive to lead more engaged and fulfilling lives. One way we do this? By facilitating plenty of volunteering opportunities.

If you’ve ever owned a pet, you’re probably already aware of the amazing ability of furry, feathered, and four-footed friends to make life better. In fact, a growing body of research points to the many health benefits of pet ownership for seniors.

A growing body of evidence attests to the many benefits of gardening for older adults. Enter ERS’s Horticultural Therapy program. Aimed at helping our community members remain healthy and independent, it is a natural extension of our commitment to the six dimensions of wellness and positive aging.

Here’s a closer look at why horticultural therapy matters, along with how we’re putting it to work in the Deupree House community.

Spring is upon us! And while there may still be a nip in the air, Deupree House is ready to get out and about. The best part? Cincinnati is home to an abundance of fun and senior-friendly things to do. Here’s a closer look at a few activities our community members have or will be doing throughout March, along with how events like these are an essential part of Deupree House’s commitment to healthy aging.

Wellness is an imperative at Deupree House. And while we believe that healthy living and positive aging is an individual responsibility, we also take great pride in supporting all of our community members in achieving their health and wellness goals. Enter our innovative “Six Dimensions of Wellness" philosophy.

Here’s a closer look at the six elements incorporated into this model, why they matter and how they’re interwoven into everyday living at Deupree House.