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Assisted Living Services

Emeritus at Collin Oaks is designed to help when you need it while you enjoy the independence of having staff available when you utilize your emergency call system to call for assistance 24/7.

Alzheimer's and Memory Care

Emeritus at Collin Oaks offers an innovative memory care program, Join Their Journey®, for seniors affected by Alzheimer's or dementia. Because your family's experience will be unlike any other, our goal is to get to know you and your loved one, so that we can offer support and solutions for your individual situation. We "join the journey" of your loved one by recognizing individuality, encouraging choices and allowing residents the dignity to live in a secure, personalized and familiar setting that feels comfortable for them.

See more of our Plano, Texas assisted living and retirement communities and learn more about all of the elder care services offered from the Emeritus communities.

Amenities

Apartments: 
  • Full bath
  • Refrigerator and microwave
  • Curtains, blinds and wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Wide hallways for easy access
  • All utilities except basic cable and telephone included
  • Internet service available
  • Individual climate control
  • Pets welcome (up to 20 lbs.)
  • Completely maintenance free, inside and out
  • Ask about our Companion Living and Short-Stay Respite options
Activities: 
  • Parties, socials, hobby and game groups
  • Exercise programs
  • Off-site excursions
Common areas: 
  • Dining room
  • TV room
  • Library
  • Activities center
  • Wellness center
  • Beauty salon
  • Laundry
Amenities: 
  • 3 meals a day, served restaurant-style
  • Continental meals
  • Snacks
  • 24-hour elder care staffing
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry and linen service
  • Parking
Senior care services: 
  • Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
  • Medication management
  • Dining assistance and special diets
  • Assistance with reminders and redirection
  • Escorts and assistance with walking
  • Emergency response call system
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Respite care

Community Blog

The Formula for the Meaningful Conversation

By Dr. Vicki Rackner, Posted Friday, May 11, 2012

How do you persuade your loved ones to do things that are in their best interests, like take medication as prescribed or use their cane or go out for a walk?

The meaningful conversation is a tool that helps you get what you want by giving others what they want. It’s a way to translate the psychology of persuasion into action.

The goal is to attune yourself to your conversation partner before you ask your conversation partner to attune to you.

Imagine you and your loved one want to sing a song together. In the meaningful conversation, you let your conversation partner determine the key you sing. You adjust your tone to theirs. [ Read more ]

Increase Your Power of Persuasion: A Vital Caregiving Skill

By Dr. Vicki Rackner , Posted Monday, April 2, 2012

Caregiving is a team effort. You might wonder, “What’s the best way to get people to do what you want them to do?”

This three-part series offers tips to increase your power of persuasion. Today, you’ll learn the psychology of persuasion. In part 2 you’ll learn the elements of “The Meaningful Conversation.” In part 3 you’ll see how to apply The meaningful Conversation to common caregiving challenges. [ Read more ]

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