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.
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…
Why Participate in Research?
Participating in a clinical trial, volunteering for a social science study, or answering polls can keep you connected to your community. Continue Reading Why Participate in Research?
Erasing Boundaries for Business: Dementia Inclusion Training
How can we create inclusive communities that enable individuals living with cognitive impairment or dementia to be more engaged and socially integrated? Continue Reading Erasing Boundaries for Business: Dementia Inclusion Training
Part I: Travel Tips for Older Adults (Next month, Part II: Best Places for Seniors to Travel)
travel tips If you’ve always loved to travel, you can continue to enjoy your hobby as you get older. And, if you’ve dreamed of visiting faraway destinations, there’s no time like the…
Vision and Hearing Loss, Their Role in Cognitive Decline
Research has linked hearing impairment with a higher chance of cognitive decline as people age. Based on a new study, vision impairment may pose the same risks. Continue Reading Vision and Hearing…
Food is Medicine
At Mercy Brown Bag, we provide our recipients with 20lb bags of food twice a month. Continue Reading Food is Medicine
CCA Fellow smashes stereotypes through work with Mercy memory care residents
Dr. Erin Partridge invites Andrea Uribe to Mercy to get to know some of the residents and tell their stories through her photos. Continue Reading CCA Fellow smashes stereotypes through work with…
“The Lost Torah” donated to AlmaVia of San Rafael
The Fuerstenau/Hamburger/Kodmur Torah had a fascinating and extensive journey before making its way to a special display case at AlmaVia of San Rafael. Here’s the story: Continue Reading “The Lost Torah” donated…