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.
Striving for Real Change
On May 8th, our executive director, Krista Lucchesi, traveled with a group of our senior volunteers to Sacramento, California, the state capitol. They went to advocate for an increase in SSI, which…
Elder Care Alliance is thrilled to announce The Villa Challenge: Redesigning Space to Support Aging In Place.
The Villa Challenge invites eligible teams to propose concepts that further Elder Care Alliance’s Mission, Vision and Values and that advance the inclusion of older adults in society. Learn more. Continue Reading…
The Villa Challenge: Redesigning Space to Support Aging in Place
Help us re-imagine unused space at the iconic Villa Hotel, a major entertainment venue back in its 1950s heyday. Now home to The Villa at San Mateo, we’re inviting community members to…
Retirement? Nope, Not Just Yet
What does retirement mean for you? For many older adults, it means continuing to work — whether full-time or part-time. Continue Reading Retirement? Nope, Not Just Yet
Smiles, Volunteerism & Intergenerational Connections
Elder Care Alliance’s vision of engaging hearts, transforming lives and erasing boundaries was on full display recently when AlmaVia of San Francisco elders partnered with elementary school students to help feed the…
Self-Care for the Caregiver; Guarding Against Caregiver Burnout
Care partners are accustomed to selflessly attending to the needs of others. But what happens when a caregiver becomes physically and emotionally exhausted? Continue Reading Self-Care for the Caregiver; Guarding Against Caregiver…
Exploring the Uncharted World of Financial Caregiving
Every year, older adults lose billions of dollars to fraud. Trusted financial care partners — who help older adults pay their bills and monitor their accounts — serve as a critical defense…
Is it Time to Consider a Move to Assisted Living?
Residents of assisted living often note that they wish they’d made a move sooner. Assisted living communities offer a variety of benefits to help residents continue to thrive in a supportive environment.…
Older Americans Month: Engage at Every Age
Life expectancy continues to increase among Americans, but aging may be changing in another profound way. Slower aging — actual alterations to the rate at which people age biologically — may play…