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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End-of-Life Planning Guide

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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How to Finance Senior Living: 5 Tips

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Staff Member Spotlight: Carmel Dolcine-Joseph

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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What You Think You Know About Dementia May Be Wrong

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Financial Expert Spotlight: Rodney Brooks, Retirement Columnist at USA Today

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Caregiver Spotlight: Susan Dimos, Director of Operations at ComForcare

Jan 17, 2017

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…

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Medical Provider Spotlight: Dr. John H. Fullerton, AlmaVia of San Rafael

Jan 17, 2017

Assisted living communities offer convenient health care for seniors. When seniors visit the doctor’s office, it is often up to their family members to help with everything from scheduling to driving to…

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5 Questions Families Should Ask About Long-Term Care

Jan 17, 2017

5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care Spirituality is a vital part of many people’s lives and influences many decisions, including the one to move into a senior…

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5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care

Jan 17, 2017

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. As you think through your options, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. Here are five questions to help you start to navigate…