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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ECA Approved to Host Alameda Chapter of Aging2.0

Jun 19, 2018

Elder Care Alliance is honored to announce our approval to host the Alameda Chapter of Aging2.0. The accomplishment comes after several months of engaging in a rigorous interview process, and we look…

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Creating Supportive Environments for LGBT Seniors

Jun 19, 2018

For LGBT elders, recent years have brought a welcome shift in attitudes — and more acceptance. In cities across the country, parades and celebrations marked Pride Month in June, and the festivities…

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What Are the Primary Differences Between Hospice and Palliative Care?

May 24, 2018

Before her death in April, former First Lady Barbara Bush made the decision to begin “comfort care” and die in her own home. Her decision has sparked a renewed conversation about the…

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Protecting Older Adults During National Safety Month

May 24, 2018

June is National Safety Month, an awareness effort that focuses on lowering the top causes of injuries and deaths on the roads and in workplaces, homes and communities. Nearly a million people…

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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: Advance Directives Make Wishes Clear

May 24, 2018

While no cure currently exists for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, new treatments have begun to emerge as researchers make progress into the mechanisms behind the disease. Elder Care Alliance is…

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Cheers! Culinary Director Eduardo Chavez Joins the AVSF Family

May 24, 2018

With more than a decade of experience in restaurant, large-scale catering and five-star cuisine, Eduardo Chavez is a chef of all trades, and we’re thrilled to welcome him as our new Culinary Director and…

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Team Members Spotlight on the Mercy Team

May 24, 2018

Each person who works at Elder Care Alliance (“ECA”) helps to create communities where people are empowered and engaged, providing environments that foster independence and joy. Advanced graphic design students from the…

Senior Resident Marcia Rafinski at Elder Care Alliance

San Rafael Resident Has a Poetic Way with Words

May 24, 2018

AlmaVia of San Rafael resident Marcia Rafinski is actively involved with a number of social opportunities throughout our community. The licensed psychotherapist has always enjoyed reading, writing and creating poetry. We’re proud to…

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Team Member Spotlight on Nurse Sarah Nili

May 24, 2018

Each person who works at Elder Care Alliance (“ECA”) helps to create communities where people are empowered and engaged, providing environments that foster independence and joy. Advanced graphic design students from the…