Share the Post: The early mornings are now dark and the days are shorter. Fall is here and winter is around the corner. You can feel and see it happening. If you have just moved to Colorado or a seasoned resident, you will know that our weather can change on dime. Whether you are strolling…
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Share the Post: As the temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with heat, especially for older adults. Older individuals may not adjust as well to sudden changes in temperature, and with possible chronic health conditions or certain medications, extreme heat may cause negative health outcomes. Kavod Senior Life is well aware of these potential…
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Share the Post: Do you ever wish you could go back to elementary, middle or high school? While you may cringe at the thought of going through those awkward social phases again, you may long to sit in those classes and learn the things you may not have appreciated back then. The good news is…
Read articleShare the Post: Whether 18 or 98, “let’s meet for coffee” is a common way individuals invite each other to gather. It has become a key part of American culture, since the time frame can be loose (no waiters or mealtimes to observe), the environment casual and the cost low. Plus –the actual drinking of…
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Share the Post: 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 situation of…
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Share the Post: 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 over…
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A lot of us can relate to the unease of moving. Of all life’s experiences, it is one of the most stressful by far! If you or a loved one is moving to Assisted Living because of increased care needs, it can add even more things to your already large mental checklist. To ease this…
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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, and NuStep,…
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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 more happiness in his or…
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Older adults who are not aware of their changing physical, social or emotional needs may be resistant to receiving outside support, especially if a move to Assisted Living is their best option. One way to break down this resistance is to highlight the benefits of Assisted Living, which far outweigh any perceived sacrifices. Individuals residing…
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