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.

Boost Your Brain Power, Food For Thought

Making the Transition to Assisted Living

Jan 18, 2017

There are many great things about getting older: You’ve gained extensive knowledge over the years, you have great stories to share and you’ve (hopefully) learned to not sweat the small stuff. There…

Boost Your Brain Power, Food For Thought

Aging Safely, Prevent Falls

Jan 18, 2017

Aging safely – Prevent falls and help maintain independence Falls are unpredictable for nearly everyone, but more so for people age 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Boost Your Brain Power, Food For Thought

8 Steps to Get Started with Estate Planning

Jan 18, 2017

You may have heard the saying that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. You may have heard the saying that only two things in life are certain: death…

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Care for your Heirs: 8 Estate Planning Steps to take now

Jan 18, 2017

Estate planning may not be on top of your to-do list, but taking care of some essentials now will make it much easier on your loved ones in the event of your…

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Elder Care Alliance Hires New VP of Business Development and Strategy

Jan 18, 2017

20-year industry veteran Rosemary Jordan will lead strategic growth initiatives ALAMEDA, Calif. — May 25, 2016 — Elder Care Alliance®, a non-profit integrated system of assisted living and memory care communities, today…

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Sibling Conflict Over Care

Jan 18, 2017

How to face the demands of your parents’ health care needs as a family. Keep the peace with your siblings when dealing with the questions and expense. Fifty years ago it was…

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When the Signs Point to Needing Help

Jan 18, 2017

How to plan for you parents’ move to Assisted Living. The signs are subtle at first, but over time you may become more and more aware that something about your parents has…

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Helping an Elderly Parent with Estate Planning

Jan 18, 2017

Careful estate planning for aging parents can yield significant emotional and financial benefits for the whole family. Broaching the topic of estate planning with elderly or frail parents may feel awkward. But…

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Assisted Living Community Checklist

Jan 18, 2017

Assisted Living Environment As you arrive at the community, do you like its location and outward appearance? As you enter the lobby and tour the community, is the décor attractive and homelike?…