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 »
Spring Cleaning and Mindfulness – An Unexpected Connection
It has been a long, cold winter in Colorado, but spring is finally here! With the joys of this season – flowers blooming and green grass growing- also comes time for spring cleaning. Cleaning may not seem fun, but it can support a positive mental outlook. Why is spring… Read More »
Don’t Worry, Be Happy – What Science Has To Say About Happiness
What is happiness? Some say it is just a feeling, one of the “ups” that come with the ups and downs of life. Others say it is something to be achieved, like an end point. Either way, it certainly could be said that everyone could benefit by having a little… Read More »
Kavod Senior Life earns prestigious Beacon Award for “Best in Wellness”
KAVOD is proud to announce that it has won the 2022 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award, which recognizes the Top 25 senior living communities in North America. Honoring the “Best in Wellness,” the annual Beacon Awards are presented by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), which leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry,… 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 »