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How to Decide When It’s Time for an Assisted Living Community: A Guide for Alabama Families

As our loved ones age, ensuring they get the healthcare they need becomes a priority. The decision to move a parent or relative into an assisted living community can be emotionally difficult. Cavalier Senior Living in Alabama has created this assisted living decision guide to help Alabama families identify the signs it may be time for assisted living, asses loved ones’ needs, and choose the right assisted living community.  Recognizing…
cavalierliving
September 16, 2024
Assisted Living

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Assisted Living in Alabama: A Guide for Families

National Assisted Living Week® (NALW) is September 8-14, 2024. NALW provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and local communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.  Choosing the right living arrangement for an aging loved one is a significant decision that impacts both the individual and their family. Assisted living communities offer a balanced solution that…
cavalierliving
August 28, 2024
Senior Caregiving

A Rewarding Career as a Senior Caregiver

The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 (a 47% increase). This aging of the U.S. population provides both challenges and opportunities. One opportunity is the growing demand for workers with skills and expertise in senior caregiving. For those newly joining the workforce as well as those looking for a career change, working with seniors can…
cavalierliving
July 22, 2024
Memory Care

The Power of Aroma Therapy for Memory Care Residents

Aroma therapy for seniors and essential oils have been in use for years to relieve symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and depression. According to research, essential oils can also boost memory, improve moods, and ease agitation in patients living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Cavalier Senior Living uses aroma therapy for seniors in memory care communities. Research reveals that as scents are inhaled, it has a direct influence on the brain’s emotional…
cavalierliving
June 4, 2024
Senior Living

Low Impact Exercises for Seniors

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which means that people of all ages across the country are taking time to make sure they stay active. For seniors, this month can be a great opportunity to learn new physical activities, which they can take part in to help build healthy habits and a physically active lifestyle. Let’s take a look at some of the best low-impact exercises for seniors,…
cavalierliving
May 14, 2024
Senior Living

Unique Nutrition Needs for Seniors

Eating habits change throughout the life span. As we age, healthy eating can be effective in bettering our health, improving how we feel, and inspiring a sense of well-being.   Senior Adult Nutrition in Alabama According to www.myplate.gov older adults should: Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium. Get enough protein during your day to maintain muscle mass. Focus on the nutrients you need, including…
cavalierliving
April 8, 2024
Assisted LivingMemory CareSenior Living

Cavalier Senior Living Management Solutions and Assisted Living, a Partnership that Works!

Are you the manager or owner of a Senior Living Community? Are you looking for a way to boost your census and stay in compliance of all regulatory rules of an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community? You are not alone, and Cavalier Senior Living Management Solutions can help you no matter the size of the community. They offer hundreds of seniors a care-free and joyful retirement in a homelike…
cavalierliving
March 18, 2024
In The News

Best of Senior Living 2024!

Cavalier Senior Living, based in Montgomery, Alabama, is proud to announce that it has been honored as a 2024 Best of Senior Living Provider award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. The best of senior living provider honor recognizes organizations with 14 or fewer communities with at least 3 communities that win a Best of…
cavalierliving
February 29, 2024
Senior Living

Senior Heart Health: Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease

February is American Heart Health Month, and there is no better time than the present to learn more about heart health for seniors, and how we can work to reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so it is very important to do what we can to make sure our hearts are healthy. Let’s take…
cavalierliving
February 19, 2024
Senior Living

Senior Living: The Importance of Routine Health Checkups

Trips to the doctor aren’t always fun. They can be associated with stress, discomfort, and boredom. However, routine health checkups are actually critical for senior adults. As we grow older, these checkups become increasingly necessary due to increased risk for illnesses and chronic diseases. In fact, routine health checkups can be life savers when it comes to diagnosing serious health concerns for seniors.   A Typical Health Checkup for Seniors…
cavalierliving
December 20, 2023