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.
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…
Oakland Rehabilitation Program Helps Seniors Get Back on Their Feet
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…
Caring for the Community: ECA Supports Senior Health
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…
Staff Spotlight: Compassionate Care in Oakland Senior Living
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…
Seniors Helping Seniors: The Fight to End Senior Hunger
The Mercy Brown Bag Program not only helps fight hunger in the Bay Area—it enriches the lives of senior volunteers. Bill Shabbas and Bernice Smith aren’t used to asking for help. But…
Helping Your Aging Parent Adjust After a Move
Here are a few things to think about as you help a loved one adapt to life after moving to an assisted living community. Even when you know that you made the…
Seniors and Spirituality: Health Benefits of Faith
Spirituality is a significant part of many people’s lives, and it can become even more important as we grow older. A study by the University of Chicago found belief in god tends…
Signs Your Parent May Need Assisted Living
How do you know a parent needs more help than you can give? Here’s how to tell when they need assisted living. Deciding that your parent would benefit from round-the-clock, comprehensive care,…