The Elder Care Alliance Blog
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Where you’ll find a variety of age-related topics. Learning is one of our values at Elder Care Alliance. We are empowered through a culture of learning and growth, committed to providing opportunities for our team members and those we serve to grow. Browse our latest posts or choose a filter to see posts about the topics that mean the most to you.
Symptoms of Seasonal Depression in Older Adults
Seasonal depression is a very real and common problem among people of all age groups. So this year, make sure you’re looking out for the older loved ones in your life by…
Mercy Care Center Receives Five-Star Rating
Mercy Retirement & Care Center is proud to announce that our Care Center has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) as a Five-Star Overall Rated facility. Skilled…
Team Member Spotlight: Janice Roberts
Every month, we invite one of our team members to sit down with us and tell us more about their journey to Elder Care Alliance, their role now, and their insights into…
Why Eating Together Is Better for Seniors
Eating together used to be a common occurrence for many families. Today, it’s becoming rarer to see families sit together and enjoy a meal around the table. But this disappearing tradition is…
Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older
We’re all looking for ways to eat healthy throughout our lives because we understand the value of a healthy lifestyle and how it can make us feel better. But healthy eating as…
Celebrating 150 Years of Care and 40 Years of Seniors Helping Seniors
Mercy Retirement and Care Center celebrated 150 years of senior care in the San Francisco Bay Area and 40 years of seniors helping seniors and the Mercy Brown Bag Program during a…
Alzheimer’s Memory Loss Myths
So you’re worried that you or a loved one may be showing the beginning signs of Alzheimer’s. You hop online to compare your symptoms against what “Dr. Google” says and you end…
How to Help Kids Feel Close to Faraway Grandparents
In the United States, 80% of adults aged 65 and older are grandparents. However, being a grandparent looks different for everyone. Some grandparents are heavily involved in their children’s and grandchildren’s lives,…
Ways to Celebrate Senior Citizens Day
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. It’s an excellent opportunity to honor the older adults you love and treat them to a fun celebration of their lives. If you’re unsure how…