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.
Measuring Clinical Quality
Exceptional staff and innovative practices help create communities that foster high-quality clinical care. In a senior living community, nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing
Redefining Age Through Art
What’s the best part of being your age? How would you show that artistically? Elder Care Alliance, in collaboration with LeadingAge, sponsored ReDefining Age: A Square Foot
Vocational Wellness and Volunteering
The Mercy Brown Bag Program addresses vocational wellness for older adults, while providing a public service to Alameda County. A component of Elder Care Alliance's mission is
Staff Spotlight: Bringing Innovation to California Memory Care
Ashley Hill makes the rounds to spend quality care time with California dementia care residents For Memory Care Specialist Ashley Hill, a typical day at work doesn’t
Can You Afford to Move Mom In?
Calculate the financial and emotional costs of caring for an aging parent at home. Like many people, you may be assuming that your parent will move in
Caregivers: Beat the Holiday Blues
Tips for coping with the stress of caring for an aging parent during the holiday season. The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but they
Oakland Rehabilitation Program Helps Seniors Get Back on Their Feet
The short-term rehabilitation program at Mercy Retirement & Care Center offers top-notch care for seniors in recovery. After a health event, it can take time for seniors
Caring for the Community: ECA Supports Senior Health
Elder Care Alliance’s Care Coordination Program connects older adults with long-term health and wellness planning services. At Elder Care Alliance, the commitment to senior wellness extends to
Staff Spotlight: Compassionate Care in Oakland Senior Living
After 15 years as a caregiver, this nursing assistant found her skills were ageless. In 2006, Mercy Retirement & Care Center nursing assistant Gilda Soriano and her
Seniors Helping Seniors: The Fight to End Senior Hunger
The Mercy Brown Bag Program not only helps fight hunger in the Bay Area—it enriches the lives of senior volunteers. Bill Shabbas and Bernice Smith aren’t used
Helping Your Aging Parent Adjust After a Move
Here are a few things to think about as you help a loved one adapt to life after moving to an assisted living community. Even when you