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.
Staff Member Spotlight: Minerva Santiago, AlmaVia of Camarillo
A dedicated caregiver to seniors with memory loss. Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss involves more than giving medications and making sure they have assistance getting to meals. True…
Creating Connections Across Generations
A local Boy Scout brings video-chat technology to senior living residents of AlmaVia of Camarillo. Every Sunday morning, 16-year-old Ben Baker video chats with his grandparents in Connecticut. They talk about what…
Transitioning a Loved One Into an Assisted Living Community
An adult child shares her insights on moving her mother-in-law into senior living. Moving a loved one to an assisted living community is a delicate transition. It takes research, planning and clear…
World Traveler Settles in San Francisco Senior Housing
After decades of traveling the globe, this resident is happy to call AlmaVia home. Roberta Levy has been a world traveler since she was born. The daughter of a Marine, Roberta spent…
A Day Dedicated to Senior Health and Fitness
Elder Care Alliance communities are coming together to celebrate holistic wellness on National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Elder Care Alliance residents never have a reason to be bored. Every community has…
San Francisco Seniors Celebrating Culture, Making Connections
Bay Area senior living residents connect with community members at a St. Patrick’s Day event. For a few hours every March, a little piece of Ireland comes to AlmaVia of San Francisco.…
AlmaVia of San Francisco’s Memory Care Breakfast Club
The daily memory care meeting opens up one senior living resident’s world. Jerry was a bit aloof when he first arrived at AlmaVia of San Francisco in 2012. The 93-year-old didn’t like…
Avoid Family Conflict During End-Of-Life Decisions
End-of-life planning can cause tension among family members. Three ways to avoid conflict. People are forced to make many difficult decisions when it comes to end-of-life issues and planning. Sometimes an emergency…
Staff Spotlight: James Li, AlmaVia of San Francisco
Our 2014 Heart of Gold award winner goes above and beyond. As a Transportation Specialist, James Li drives residents to appointments and activities. But, he does so much more. James is best…