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90-year-old Chef and Holocaust Survivor Still Serving Up Fresh Meals at Sandalwood
Bert Kotlarczyk cooked at Denver Health for 48 years, and now works at the Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood.
9 Things Seniors are Looking for in a Retirement Community
A question that many people will wonder upon retirement is where to go next. So what exactly do seniors want in a retirement community? What benefits are there to gain by moving to one? Let’s find out!
The Top 10 Skills a Hospitality Assistant Needs to be Successful
One of the most important aspects of any skilled nursing facility is having quality hospitality assistants. With how often they interact with the seniors it’s no wonder that for many customers even one bad assistant can completely ruin their experience. So what attributes does a successful hospitality assistant possess and what skills should you work towards attaining in order to be an asset in the senior care industry?
5 Common Tasks Seniors Need Assistance With
As you age, daily tasks are likely to become more difficult and there’s a chance you’ll eventually need some form of senior care or short-term rehabilitation. So what can you expect as you get older? What are the tasks seniors need help with the most?
COVID Vaccines: What Seniors Need to Know
The vaccine has proven to be the most effective tool for a nursing home’s fight against COVID-19, and we have the data to support it!
Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth the Cost?
While it may be difficult to imagine now, there is a chance that someday you will need medical assistance. Long-term care insurance is often brought up as a solution for this but not everyone knows the ins and outs. The following will detail the benefits of this type of medical insurance and will aim to answer your question “Is long-term care insurance worth the cost?”
A Guide to Senior Housing Options
When it comes to senior housing there’s a whole lot of options available and while this variety may be nice it can make it harder to determine what’s right for you. The following is a quick guide to your senior housing options and information to help you find exactly what suits you best.
Current Colavria Hospitality Vaccination Rates
COVID-19 has caused a lot of concern, especially for those in skilled nursing and long-term care communities and many have asked how Colavria is handling the COVID-19 crisis, and what our status is regarding the vaccination.
6 Ways to Save Money on Long-Term Care Costs
Senior care is an important part of many retirement plans, however; lots of seniors will find themselves worrying about long-term care costs due to the expenses that eat up a large amount of their monthly income. Thankfully there are solutions to this as there are many different strategies that can be used in conjunction with each other in order to keep your wallet happy.
The Top 10 Skills an Activities Assistant Needs to be Successful
Few jobs are as rewarding and all-around fun as an activities assistant in a senior community. Helping others, forming relationships, and nurturing your creativity are just a few benefits of the position. Let’s take a look at the top 10 skills an activities assistant needs to be successful.