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.
Sister Act: Siblings Stay Together in Oakland Assisted Living
Two sets of sisters discover community life is even more fulfilling when they stick together. Bringing along comforts from home can help ease the transition to a senior living community. In some…
Mercy Retirement & Care Center Plans for Its Second Century
The Oakland assisted living community is kicking off a project to engage with the neighborhood and reconfirm its commitment to local seniors. When a devastating earthquake struck San Francisco in 1906, the…
New Leadership at Elder Care Alliance: Adriene Iverson
Our President & CEO discusses strategic plans, senior living and what it means to be a non-profit assisted living organization. Approximately fifteen years ago, it was a connection with a resident that…
End-of-Life Planning Guide
Talking openly about end-of-life wishes with a loved one can bring everyone peace of mind. Here’s how to create an advance care directive. Rita Shahi thought her father’s cancer was gone. So…
How to Finance Senior Living: 5 Tips
There are more resources available than you think to help you afford assisted living. If you’re helping a parent or family member prepare to move into a senior living community, you know…
Staff Member Spotlight: Carmel Dolcine-Joseph
Elder Care Alliance’s Corporate Director of Clinical Services takes a hands-on approach with every aspect of resident services. You might expect a Corporate Director of Clinical Services and Memory Care Programming to…
What You Think You Know About Dementia May Be Wrong
New approaches to memory care are part of the movement to reduce fear and misconceptions about dementia. In the media, people with dementia are typically portrayed as frail and disengaged. They’re usually…
Financial Expert Spotlight: Rodney Brooks, Retirement Columnist at USA Today
Personal finance and retirement expert talks financial planning, outreach for seniors. People might think that financial planning is just for the wealthy, but experts know that working with a professional can help…
Caregiver Spotlight: Susan Dimos, Director of Operations at ComForcare
This professional caregiver has 20 years of experience caring for California seniors. Susan Dimos has been caring for seniors for 20 years. For more than 10 years she’s been overseeing non-medical home…