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.
Fighting Senior Hunger with the Mercy Brown Bag Program
The Mercy Brown Bag Program distributes wholesome bags of groceries to Bay Area seniors living on fixed incomes. In 1982, Mercy Retirement & Care Center launched the Mercy Brown Bag Program to distribute…
The Upside of Downsizing
Downsizing before a move can be difficult, but starting the process sooner rather than later has benefits for both seniors and their families. Moving can be an emotional process at any age,…
Navigating the Emotions of Downsizing
A professional organizer shares her strategies on helping aging parents through the emotional process of downsizing. One of the most difficult parts of moving to a smaller space can be discarding possessions.…
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 of its residents. When it…
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 Art Show in order to…
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 to serve and enrich the…
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 really exist. Continue Reading Staff…
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 with you if she can…
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 can also be a stressful…