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WHEN: Friday, August 25th, 2023 (check-in 7:00 am-7:45 am, Conference 7:45 am-4:30 pm)Cocktail Reception: Thursday, August 24th, 2023, 5:30 pm-7:30 pmWHERE: Hyatt Denver Tech Center 7800 East Tufts Ave, Denver 80237 (New Location for 2023!!)COST: CMSA Members: $95 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT; $110 after 8/1/23NON-CMSA Members: $130 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, $145 after 8/1/23Register before 8/1/23 to be entered to win free attendance at our 2024 conference!!5 CCM CEUs including 1 ethics CEUFor more information and to register, visit https://cmsa-rmc.org/
For families of residents, prospects, and area Senior Living Professionals. All are welcome!RSVP by 6/9/23 sharon.helden@crossroadsalc.org
ASSURED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORTIVE LIVINGWHERE YOURE MORE THAN YOUR INJURYTired of feeling defined by your traumatic brain injury, or witnessing your loved one be reduced to a collection of outward behaviors and symptoms? Its time to experience the whole-person care difference. At Assured Senior Living, we offer supportive living and care for individuals with brain injury. We understand the complexities traumatic brain injuries can presentand offer personalized, compassionate care to help our valued community members thrive. If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury and youre looking for the very best option in supported living and careyouve come to the right place.
Our property is conveniently located near shopping, hospital, transport, and Malley Senior Center. The beautiful grounds feature mountain views, picnic areas, garden spaces and community terraces. Save time, energy and money with a washer and dryer right at home! Join us for games in our well appointed community, claim a garden space, and come celebrate monthly birthdays. Enjoy quiet and privacy in your apartment so call today to check availability!
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V-Esprit is a locally owned/managed serviced based, maintenance free active adult community located on a beautiful 14 acre walking campus. Services include, concierge, transportation, on-site maintenance and more. Also enjoy a host of amenity spaces and beautiful mountain views. Call today for a tour
Let us help you find the best care and housing option for your loved one - Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care or Skilled Nursing. As Senior Care Advisors with over 12 years experience, we know the level of care each community or small home provides, their reputation and cost. We will help determine your loved ones physical care needs and what will be the best fit for them socially. As a neutral party, we tour the communities/homes with you and help you ask the right questions. We stay with you as your liaison, sounding board, and advocate for 3 months after you move in. Read our 5 Star reviews on Google and Yelp!
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 her life!Since one of Kavod Senior Lifes main goals is to encourage positive aging, happiness certainly seems like a quality that accompanies this goal. In doing some research to see how to encourage happiness among residents, Kavod stumbled upon Harvards Happiness Longevity Study. Although this research project was conducted with men only, the findings seem applicable to men and women. The results have implications and insights into living well and engaging in life more fully.The Harvard Happiness Longevity Study (HHLS) is a groundbreaking research project that has been going on for over 75 years. It began in 1938, following the lives of 700+ men from the Harvard College graduating classes of 1939-1944. The studys goal is to understand the factors that contribute to a happy and healthy life.The results, while not completely surprising, are a good confirmation of happiness contributors.One important finding, though, is that happiness is a major predictor of longevity. The men who reported being happier in their youth lived an average of two years longer than their less happy peers.Additionally, the study found that strong relationships are key to happiness and longevity. Men who reported having strong relationships with friends and family were significantly more likely to live longer than those who reported having weaker relationships.The study also found that regular exercise, healthy eating, and maintaining a healthy weight are important for both happiness and longevity. Men who reported engaging in regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight were more likely to report higher levels of happiness and to live longerAnother important factor that has been linked to both happiness and longevity is a sense of purpose. Men who reported having a sense of purpose in their lives were more likely to report being happy and to live longer.The HHLS has also provided insight into the role of stress and coping mechanisms in happiness and longevity. Men who reported having high levels of stress in their lives were more likely to report lower levels of happiness and to have a shorter lifespan. On the other hand, men who reported having effective coping mechanisms for dealing with stress were more likely to report higher levels of happiness and to live longer.The HHLS has concluded that happiness is a major predictor of longevity, and that strong relationships, regular exercise, healthy eating, maintaining a healthy weight, having a sense of purpose, and effective coping mechanisms for stress are all important for both happiness and longevity.Fortunately, for those who reside at Kavod Senior Life both in our affordable housing apartments and assisted living homes these positive happiness predictors are very present on our campus. Our Life Enrichment department provides classes, activities and trips that fosters mental stimulation and friendships. The Dining Department provides healthy meals and opportunities to socialize. Our Health and Wellness Department provides medical services through a partnership with CU Medicine and many other health promotion/preventative services on campus. Legacy Healthcare provides rehab and fitness services to encourage physical exercise and maintaining balance and fitness. Moreover, volunteer opportunities for residents help create a sense of purpose and meaning, as does ancillary engagement opportunities like gardening, music, or intergenerational connections.It is refreshing to recognize that Kavod Senior Lifes services and support make happiness a primary value. These factors are key for Kavod to ensure our residents live a full and happy life, both now and in the future. To learn more about Kavods amenities, visit our Campus Life page here.This blog was generated by ChatGPT and embellished by Kavod Senior Life.
Read MoreAn Assisted Living Locators Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn't in the community's glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can't help if they don't know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.
Read MoreIf given directions and a plan that resulted in a high level of success what outcome might you experience? Consumers rely on physicians and pharmaceutical companies to improve health. Humans want and demand choice in all aspects of life yet plea to the effects of outside conditions when health fails. The act of caregiving arises from a need for care based on a foundation of poor or declining health of a loved one, yet research proves caregivers health fails as the result of the act of caregiving. If individuals acknowledged that actions today result in care needs of the future how might this affect the aspect of willpower versus wishful thinking in the area of health?Modern medicine treats and minimizes symptoms not the root cause of disease. Does illness have the opportunity to provide insight into life regarding aspects that require change? Is it possible to heal illness by recognizing and changing aspects in life that pose health risks? Perspectives posed by German physician Rudiger Dahlke, holistic experts Andrew Weil and Deepak Chopra and energy healers Barbara Brennan and Donna Eden teach that the body can heal itself.The idea of self -healing poses the conflict between will and desire. If permanently giving up sugar, white flour, processed and fried foods, alcohol, vinegar and tomatoes would result in remission of cancer and eventual cure, how many would follow this diet for a lifetime? If meditating twenty minutes twice a day resulted in lowered blood pressure, improved sleep and less stress how many would follow this daily regimen? Self-healing results from the actions of individuals willing to examine aspects of life and to make difficult changes.When a health diagnosis interrupts your life will you give into relying and hoping that modern medicine will provide a cure? Will you take matters into your own hands and make necessary changes placing willpower ahead of desire rather than hoping for an easy fix? The act of caregiving poses similar questions? Will you allow a less than ideal caregiving situation to continue? Will you take action to find balance to ensure that caregiving does not negatively affect your health and wellbeing?Editors Note: This article was submitted by Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG, owner of The Care Navigator. Pamela may be reached at 303-810-1816 or by email at pamela@thecarenavigator.com.
Read MoreUnderstanding Types of Dementia When people hear the word dementia, they often think of it as one condition. However, dementia is a term used to describe a variety of conditions relating to a form of memory impairment. Dementia doesnt discriminate. It can affect any of us, regardless of health history or genetic makeup. But while receiving a dementia diagnosis can be frightening, it is important to remember that someone living with dementia can still enjoy the rich experiences that life has to offer. Having a fuller understanding of the different types of dementia that exist can help guide individuals and their loved ones care decisions. Alzheimers disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases. With Alzheimers, abnormal proteins develop and disrupt the connections between neurons and nerve cells in the brain. As more of these connections are lost, the symptoms of Alzheimers disease (memory loss, confusion about time, etc.) become more prevalent. Frontotemporal dementia affects the nerve cells and connections in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Because these lobes are associated with personality, behavior, and language, individuals with frontotemporal dementia experience symptoms and changes involving these areas. Vascular dementia is caused by conditions that limit or block blood flow to the brain, resulting in oxygen deprivation that causes a decline in thinking skills. This type of dementia is generally caused by conditions such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease, and stroke. Management of dementia starts with understanding it. While there is currently no cure for dementia, there are therapies and services that focus on cognitive health and enhancing the lives of those living with dementia. Vivage is committed to providing person-centered dementia care. To learn how we promote compassion, connection, safety, and health, visit www.vivage.com. This article was submitted by Julie Davie. Julie is a Sales and Marketing Director with Vivage and may be reached at 303-238-3838 or by email at jdavie@vivage.com.
Read MorePART TWO: On this episode of #SeniorCareSpotlight we continue our conversation with Janice Crowley, Assistant Vice President of Rhythms Home Care . Janice has served the senior community in various ways for 24 years, and today she shares exciting news...Rhythms will be kicking off a brand new Meal Delivery program for seniors! They will offer healthy meal options in the south metro this fall.
Senior Care Spotlight featuring Kirsten Tedla, Director of Business Development with The Denver Hospice . As one of the largest not-for-profit providers of life-enhancing hospice and palliative care services in the metro area, The Denver Hospice supports families during end of life transition.For over 40 years, TDH offers hospice support wherever you call home, or in their Denver area inpatient care center.To contact Kirsten, call 720-237-5099
Friends for Life has been serving Seniors and Families in the Denver area for over 25 years. What are the reason for their success and how do they support the families they serve?
SUMMARY: The Leasing Specialist performs leasing functions for Kavod Senior Life in accordance with HUD guidelines, all Federal and State laws, and Kavod policies & procedures. Provides support to Chief Financial Officer and President/CEO, as appropriate. A great candidate for this position is someone who has an administrative gift, an eye for detail and a heart to support older adults with needed housing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Preparation of certification notices per HUD regulations and distribution to residents, scheduling appointmentsSchedules and participates in in-person resident meetings to collect required documentationConduct apartment inspections & enter the deficiencies into the work order systemMake copies of all required documentation & return originals to residentTimely compile recertification worksheet for audit/review by the 20th of each month.Send notices by the 1st of the month for residents to sign recertificationCollect signatures and explain any applicable rent changes to resident. Post tenant payments.Communicate concerns regarding personal or social tenant problems that arise that are not of a leasing nature.Keep current on all updates and changes in HUD and Fair Housing programs and requirements.Maintain resident files and various leasing data spreadsheets. Assist with annual audit all tenant files (move-ins & current residents) prior to annual CHFA review in accordance with internal practices.Archive tenant files to storage. Assist Leasing Manager with maintaining archived files.QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree (A.A.) from an accredited college or university; or one to two years experience and/or training in bookkeeping and/or leasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in performing HUD-subsidized project leasing-related activities strongly preferred.Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or to groups. Bi-lingual skills preferred (Russian/English) (Spanish/English)Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to count U.S. currency and calculate correct change.To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook contact management systems; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Read MoreSUMMARY: The Leasing Specialist performs leasing functions for Kavod Senior Life in accordance with HUD guidelines, all Federal and State laws, and Kavod policies & procedures. Provides support to Chief Financial Officer and President/CEO, as appropriate. A great candidate for this position is someone who has an administrative gift, an eye for detail and a heart to support older adults with needed housing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Preparation of certification notices per HUD regulations and distribution to residents, scheduling appointmentsSchedules and participates in in-person resident meetings to collect required documentationConduct apartment inspections & enter the deficiencies into the work order systemMake copies of all required documentation & return originals to residentTimely compile recertification worksheet for audit/review by the 20th of each month.Send notices by the 1st of the month for residents to sign recertificationCollect signatures and explain any applicable rent changes to resident. Post tenant payments.Communicate concerns regarding personal or social tenant problems that arise that are not of a leasing nature.Keep current on all updates and changes in HUD and Fair Housing programs and requirements.Maintain resident files and various leasing data spreadsheets. Assist with annual audit all tenant files (move-ins & current residents) prior to annual CHFA review in accordance with internal practices.Archive tenant files to storage. Assist Leasing Manager with maintaining archived files.QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree (A.A.) from an accredited college or university; or one to two years experience and/or training in bookkeeping and/or leasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in performing HUD-subsidized project leasing-related activities strongly preferred.Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or to groups. Bi-lingual skills preferred (Russian/English) (Spanish/English)Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to count U.S. currency and calculate correct change.To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook contact management systems; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Read MoreWatermark Retirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces in Senior Housing for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Healthcare. For over 30 years, we've been a company that celebrates people, their stories, and their meaningful interactions-because every interaction matters! Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and our residents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs that benefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more. Stay Safe. Be Well. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we honor each of them.Click here to see a full list of our amazing benefits! Get Immediate Access to Earned Income Through Dayforce Wallet! Competitive Wages Excellent Benefits! Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App! Recognition and Rewards Program Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay 401k Program! Associate Discounts Education and Training Programs AvailableWe are without a doubt one of the most premier retirement community, and are a dream come true for a Move in Coordinator. Do you consider yourself a highly organized person? Are you an exceptional communicator? Most importantly... do you have a passion for working with seniors? If this describes you, then an extraordinary opportunity is waiting for you.The ideal candidate for us will be able to coordinate the move in process and will take care of the details both large and small to welcome our residents to their new home. With a smooth transition we know our residents will be comfortable, happy and ready to thrive in their new home!This position includes communication with perspective residents and their family members, moving companies, maintenance, housekeeping and interior designers. You will take on the responsibility of being the point person for every move from start to finish working closely with the sales team and management.If you see yourself as a brand ambassador and a great first impression, then this might be a very exciting opportunity for you!What you will need to be considered for this position: 2 + years in a move in coordination role Sales background a plus Highly organized Excellent people skills Great communicator Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel and online systemsWhat we can offer you: Comprehensive onboarding and orientation program Great work environment Extremely rewarding position Excellent benefits Growth potential National and regional supportWatermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations
Read MoreFull-Time Prep Cook/Salad StationFull-Time Facilities TechnicianFull-Time Lead CookHiring Range: $21.00/hr $23.50/hr DOEBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Insurance Benefits, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Yoga Classes.Schedule:Sunday 7:30-4:00pmMonday 9:30-6:00pmTuesday 9:30-6:00pmWednesday 9:30-6:00pmThursday 9:30-6:00pmSUMMARY: Prepares and cooks meals for residents, guests and Kavod staff. Preparing meals includes: soup, main entre, preparing/baking desserts if needed. Preparing the correct amount of food necessary to complete each meal as required for the daily menu. Ensure meals are plated in a visually pleasing way and helps with the serving on the line. Plans lunch for staff each day, utilizing leftovers to maintain cost basis for operations and following Health Department Guidelines. Supports other cooking staff when questions arise, models proper cooking techniques and health and safety standards. Involves Kitchen Manager in cooking operations, as needed. Maintains the kosher integrity of Kavods food program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Assists the Kitchen Manager / providing hands on support and some limited training for kitchen staffPrepares meals: soup, main entre and occasionally dessertsEnsures that food prepared meets kosher guidelinesAssists with servingAssists with food plating and presentation planningAssures food is served at correct temperatures during service, taking and recording temps prior to serving.Makes sure that all plates that leave the kitchen meet taste and design standardsIn conjunction with the Kitchen Manager maintain compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standardsMonitoring and recording food temperaturesMonitoring coolers/freezers for proper storage, temps, labels and datesEngages in regular communications with Kitchen Manager to provide information about food amounts and shortagesMonitors resident feedback for product/process improvementsReviews cleaning lists and ensure all tasks are completed dailyOther duties as assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Three to five years quantity cooking from scratch experience with a kosher background preferred. Should be 18 years of age or over to be able to operate slicer and chopping equipment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Sight is important to insure eye appeal of food and safety in the kitchen when working with heat or sharp objects.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.We require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza with certain limited exceptions.To apply email a letter of interest and resume with the job title in the subject line to Human Resources.
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