“Saving Lives”: The Importance of Staying Connected and Active
Dec 13, 2019
Many of us know that having social connections is important to feel mentally healthy and develop a support system, but growing research indicates that engagement with others is imperative for older adults in preventing loneliness and associated health risks. Market Watch summarizes a few recent studies in which age is… Read More »
How to Approach Creative Programming for Older Adults
Nov 18, 2019
Almost everyone can relate to the internal “boost” of pride or satisfaction we feel when we create something we are proud of. This feeling is supported by studies that show how creative expression, especially as an older adult, improves overall physical and emotional well-being. With this improvement in mind, organizations… Read More »
A New Way to Support Kavod – and Your Favorite Causes
Oct 28, 2019
As many of you may know, there was a sweeping overhaul of the US tax legislation signed into law in 2017. This legislation represented the most significant tax changes in the United States in more than 30 years. Among the modifications in the law were those that affected tax deductions;… Read More »
Heading up the Year — Rosh Hashanah — Choose Life!
Sep 24, 2019
Sundown Sunday, September 29 – October 1 From Deuteronomy 30:19: “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse, Choose Life – if you and our offspring would live…” One way we choose life is to stop,… Read More »
Connecting through Volunteering
Aug 14, 2019
Most of us know that volunteering has multiple benefits for improving the quality of our lives, and that couldn’t be truer here at Kavod. We have a robust volunteer program run by staff member Rebecca Gershten and she can attest to some specific positive outcomes from both residents and community… Read More »
Vitamin D: Not Just For Bones Anymore
Jun 11, 2019
While the role of Vitamin D in bone health has been long-established in the medical community, its importance to healthy cell development and immune system functioning is now being strongly recognized as well. A simple online search can produce a host of articles that confirm these larger, overall benefits to… Read More »
Kavod Senior Life Wins 2019 Top Workplace Award
May 06, 2019
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) has been recognized with a 2019 Top Workplaces Award by The Denver Post. This annual contest measures employee satisfaction and results in a list of 100 of the state’s top workplaces for the calendar year. “We are delighted to receive this award,” said Michael Klein, President… Read More »
Residents Stay Connected On Campus
Feb 06, 2019
Kavod helps its seniors avoid multiple moves by offering both Senior Living and Assisted Living levels of care. Residents are able to stay in the Kavod community and remain connected with their friends and neighbors, which brings a sense of stability and contentment. Two gentlemen living at Kavod for over… Read More »