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 New Employee Partner Program

Sep 27, 2017

A group of Elder Care Alliance team members recently became the first graduating class of the New Employee Partners program. The pilot program launched June 22 with a celebration that followed a…

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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Sep 11, 2017

Alzheimer’s disease is relentless. So is AlmaVia of San Rafael! Join our Mama Mia, AlmaVia team on Saturday, Oct. 21, for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event…

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Meet AlmaVia of San Francisco’s New Executive Director!

Sep 8, 2017

AlmaVia of San Francisco has a new Executive Director, and we are excited to introduce her to you. Pamela Hamilton joined our community as Executive Director in May. Phil Altman, Elder Care…

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Meet AlmaVia of Camarillo’s New Executive Director

Sep 7, 2017

AlmaVia of Camarillo is pleased to introduce new Executive Director, Matthew Hathway, who joined our team in May. Matthew has a wealth of education and experience, making him the ideal candidate for…

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Camarillo Residents Spend an Afternoon with a Jet Fighter Test Pilot

Sep 5, 2017

Tom Morgenfeld, a former Chief Test Pilot at Lockheed Martin’s world-famous Skunk Works, spent a recent afternoon at AlmaVia of Camarillo, where he shared his experiences as a test pilot for three…

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September is Healthy Aging Month and National Yoga Month

Sep 5, 2017

September is Healthy Aging Month and National Yoga Month. In this guest blog, Dr. Erin Partridge, ATR-BC, an Experiential Researcher in Residence for Elder Care Alliance, shares how these two topics connect…

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World Alzheimer’s Month Increases Awareness, Reduces Stigma of Disease

Aug 31, 2017

Science has uncovered significant information about Alzheimer’s disease in recent years, including ways that individuals can spot the signs of this condition. Much remains to be learned, however, researchers continue to study…

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September Is Intergeneration Month

Aug 30, 2017

Throughout the year, Elder Care Alliance communities support and promote opportunities for different generations to interact and spend time together. September is Intergeneration Month — the perfect time to recognize some of…

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Move Out of Your Comfort Zone During Healthy Aging Month

Aug 29, 2017

“Healthy aging” is often viewed in the context of increasing physical activity, eating a nutritious diet and seeing a doctor regularly. But for the creators of Healthy Aging Month, it is so…