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.
AlmaVia of San Francisco Memory Care Director Receives Excellence in Service Award
AlmaVia of San Francisco Memory Care Director Josie Davis named Outstanding Department Director by the California Assisted Living Association. Continue Reading AlmaVia of San Francisco Memory Care Director Receives Excellence in Service…
Dementia-Specific Advance Directives and Health Care Decisions Day
Increasingly, people who know they may develop dementia are working with attorneys to create dementia-specific advance directives. These legal documents clearly explain the effects of dementia at each stage—mild, moderate and severe—and…
Improving Brain Function Through Nutrition
Elder Care Alliance gathered information about improving brain function with nutrition. What causes Alzheimer’s and how can nutrition help? Continue Reading Improving Brain Function Through Nutrition
Dementia caregiver class focuses on safety, care planning, financial, legal matters
The California Central Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free “Care Planning, Financial and Legal Matters, Safety Issues and Driving” workshop on April 17 at AlmaVia of Camarillo. The class…
April is Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month, a campaign to educate the public about health concerns facing racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. The campaign also encourages lawmakers to consider policies…
Community
One of my favorite parts about working for Mercy Brown Bag is working with all of the amazing volunteersand seeing them work together. Continue Reading Community
National Nutrition Month and Eating Right for Your Lifestyle
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages you to “Go Further with Food” by eating right for your lifestyle. Continue Reading National Nutrition Month and Eating…
Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18
March 12 through 18 is Brain Awareness Week. The annual awareness campaign brings together partners around the world to celebrate the brain through exhibits, library displays, lectures and other events. The Dana…
Dementia and Sleep Disorders
How do sleep disorders affect people with dementia? Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia sometimes have trouble sleeping. The reasons for such sleep disturbances are unclear, but medical experts say…