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Assisted Living vs. Living at Home – Pros and Cons

Older man and woman sitting on bench with dog, smiling.

The article talks about the pros and cons of moving vs staying at home. The question is whether an older individual can continue to live at home OR whether they should move to a communal living space where help is available on site.

The Benefits of Seasonal Eating – Even in Winter!

Eating seasonally has multiple benefits for overall health, especially for older adults. Those living at Kavod Senior Life – in both Senior and Assisted Living – enjoy a meal plan full of seasonal vegetables, both in main and side dishes. In fact, Kavod provides 35 different kinds of fresh salads… Read More »

Housing and Health: How to Help Low Income Residents Age in Place

The benefits of building a robust health program in a low-income setting are numerous. Both external studies and internal assessments gathered by Kavod’s Health & Wellness team show that both individuals and the community as a whole see improvements. Kavod’s Health & Wellness Director, Amanda “Mandie” Birchem, oversees the clinics,… Read More »

How to Make Quicker, Easier Decisions

Have you ever stood in the grocery aisle trying to decide which cereal, soup or cookie to put in your cart? Alternatively, have you felt stuck trying to choose a film to watch or purchase something online? You may be experiencing what experts call “choice overload.” This syndrome can hinder… Read More »

Beating the Summertime Blues

Sometimes I wonder what I’m a-gonna to do‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues. In 1959, Eddie Cochran penned and performed this catchy song. Little did he likely realize he had coined a phrase describing a real mental/emotional issue. Known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), this form of… Read More »

Need rehab? Look no further!

By Rebecca Gershten One day I was speaking with a Kavod Senior Life resident who I will call Shirley. She was using a hemi walker, which I had never seen before. She told me her physical therapist suggested it to help her with walking stability.  This device looked like half… Read More »

Is Senior Affordable Housing Really Affordable?

When older adult communities list their housing as “affordable”, what does that actually mean? The term affordable generally refers to something that is reasonably priced and within the financial means of the intended consumers or target population. However, the exact definition can vary depending on context, location and the financial… Read More »