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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Measuring Clinical Quality

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Redefining Age Through Art

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Vocational Wellness and Volunteering

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Staff Spotlight: Bringing Innovation to California Memory Care

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Can You Afford to Move Mom In?

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Caregivers: Beat the Holiday Blues

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Oakland Rehabilitation Program Helps Seniors Get Back on Their Feet

Jan 17, 2017

The short-term rehabilitation program at Mercy Retirement & Care Center offers top-notch care for seniors in recovery. After a health event, it can take time for seniors to fully recover. That’s where…

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Caring for the Community: ECA Supports Senior Health

Jan 17, 2017

Elder Care Alliance’s Care Coordination Program connects older adults with long-term health and wellness planning services. At Elder Care Alliance, the commitment to senior wellness extends to neighbors, older adults living beyond…

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Staff Spotlight: Compassionate Care in Oakland Senior Living

Jan 17, 2017

After 15 years as a caregiver, this nursing assistant found her skills were ageless. In 2006, Mercy Retirement & Care Center nursing assistant Gilda Soriano and her husband Crisanto decided to relocate…