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Signs Adult Children Should Look for While Visiting Parents during the Holidays

Spending time with your parents becomes increasingly important as they age. Visiting them during the holidays can be an enjoyable experience, and it can also be an opportunity to observe their well-being and look for signs they might need extra care or assistance.  Some of the potential warning signs to look for include: Physical health changes Emotional changes Cognitive changes Home environment issues Medication management challenges Financial challenges Physical Health…
cavalierliving
December 10, 2024
Assisted LivingMemory Care

Important Mental Health Tips for Seniors

Although there are many resources for treating chronic conditions, aches, and pains, such as medications and various forms of therapy, it is just as important to consider mental health, especially when it comes to assisted living. At Cavalier Senior Living, we pride ourselves on personalized care for mental health and memory loss in seniors. Here is a quick breakdown of a few mental health tips for seniors from the team…
cavalierliving
November 14, 2024
Assisted Living

How Assisted Living Can Help Companionship this Winter

While many people don't think moving to an assisted living community in Alabama in the winter months is a good idea, the reality is that moving in the winter can be affordable and flexible. Living in assisted living, especially during the winter months, can minimize isolation and encourage socialization, greatly improving a senior's quality of life.  Instead of dreading the cold months, moving into a Cavalier Senior Living assisted living…
cavalierliving
October 16, 2024
Assisted LivingSenior CaregivingSenior Living

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

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