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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June is National Aphasia Awareness Month

May 26, 2017

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. Nearly three-quarters of the individuals who have strokes are over the age of 65, and the effects can be devastating. As…

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Cub Scouts, AlmaVia of San Rafael Residents Come Together to ‘Age Out Loud’

May 26, 2017

Residents of AlmaVia of San Rafael recently teamed up with local Cub Scouts to plant flowers, enjoy the sunshine and — in keeping with the Older Americans Month theme — Age Out…

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Devoted Team Members Help Make our Community Special

May 26, 2017

We’d like to introduce you to four more of our Employees of the Week who help make AlmaVia of Camarillo so special. Cook Oscar Garcia knows that for senior living residents, food…

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Are You Ready for Virtual Reality?

May 26, 2017

Have you jumped on the virtual reality bandwagon yet? If you’re interested in technology, you’ve probably heard of VR, and you may know that its popularity in the gaming world has grown…

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Art & Research as a Means to Age Out Loud

May 5, 2017

Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s celebration of Older Americans Month. This year’s “Age Out Loud” theme gives aging a new voice – one that reflects what today’s…

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Elder Care Alliance Art Therapist to Present at International Conference

Apr 26, 2017

An art therapist with Elder Care Alliance will present her research on seniors and technology at an upcoming international conference. The event, the Thirteenth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge & Society, will…

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New Website, Mobile Grocery Truck Support Mercy Brown Bag Program

Apr 26, 2017

Our Mercy Brown Bag Program is getting the word — and the groceries — out to more seniors than ever before. On April 19, Oakland city officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

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Living with Arthritis: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Apr 26, 2017

Arthritis can make everyday tasks difficult and painful. Walking, driving, reaching for items in the grocery store and even getting dressed in the morning can become seemingly insurmountable challenges. May is National…

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Highlighting Our Amazing Team

Apr 26, 2017

At AlmaVia of Camarillo, we’re proud of our devoted team members, and we want to get the word out about what makes them so special. We’d like to introduce you to four…