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.

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Team Member Spotlight: Sylvia Hartowicz

Feb 12, 2022

Every month we invite one of our team members to sit down and tell us more about their journey to Elder Care Alliance, their role now, and their insights into older adult…

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Inside Memory Care at Elder Care Alliance Communities

Jan 19, 2022

Memory care – it sounds simple enough, but what exactly is it? Well, it is a senior living community built to care for older adults who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of…

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Oral Care Tips for Seniors

Jan 16, 2022

As we grow older, our teeth and gums sometimes require specialized care. This is normal and is something every older adult should expect. While children are often encouraged to brush their teeth…

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Checklist for Choosing the Right Senior Living

Jan 10, 2022

Is it time to find the ideal senior living solution for a loved one? There are things you can do to narrow your options and make sure your loved one ends up…

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Team Member Spotlight: Jerry Cooper

Jan 5, 2022

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…

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Masking the Problem: A Non-Pharmacological Approach to Senior Care

Jan 5, 2022

A baby cries, and we soothe it. But, when our older adult parent suffering from dementia has an outburst, how do we handle that? Sometimes these non-memory-related symptoms such as aggressiveness, agitation,…

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Finding purpose in Your Later Years

Dec 26, 2021

It may seem strange to talk about ways in which to find purpose in your later years. After all, you’ve undoubtedly always lived a purposeful life, at least throughout your adult life.…

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Why Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Alzheimer’s Are Successful

Dec 22, 2021

The words “dementia” or “Alzheimer’s” can often elicit fear for us. We instantly think about what a loved one will lose if we hear that diagnosis. Dementia doesn’t have to mean you…

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Tips for Enjoying the Holidays This Year

Dec 12, 2021

There’s no question that the past two years have, at best, been highly stressful. For most of us, masks and social distancing have become necessary ways of life. Nevertheless, although the pandemic…