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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Seniors Connecting With Seniors: The Friendly Club’s Founding

Jan 16, 2017

The Friendly Club has evolved from a social gathering to a mission-driven volunteer organization created by residents living with dementia. Elder Care Alliance has implemented the Hearthstone Institute’s I’m Still Here™ approach…

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A San Francisco Senior Housing Leader Finds His Calling

Jan 16, 2017

Adam Mitchell takes a compassionate, empowering approach to senior care. Shifting from the advertising world to managing a senior living community isn’t part of a typical career trajectory. But Adam Mitchell’s experience…

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Elderly Parents Living Alone: Are They Okay?

Jan 16, 2017

How to tell if your loved ones could benefit from senior living. When you don’t live near your parents, it’s tough to know if they’re still safe living at home. The holiday…

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Referring Patients to Elder Care Communities

Jan 16, 2017

Here’s how medical professionals can help older patients find the right assisted living community. It’s a situation medical providers see all the time. An aging patient’s mobility has declined to the point…

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Resident Spotlight: Settling Into San Francisco Senior Living

Jan 16, 2017

A resident found that happiness, community and cheer helped him settle into San Francisco senior living. A few close calls with falls and a growing concern that he was becoming too heavy…

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living

Jan 16, 2017

Tips for talking with your aging parents about making the move to an assisted living community. Talking with your loved ones about making the move to an assisted living community can be…

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Laughter Yoga: Fostering Senior Health and Happiness

Jan 16, 2017

Laughter does more than bring people together; it benefits the entire body. The gathering room at AlmaVia of San Rafael was filled with laughter on a recent Wednesday afternoon as residents participated…

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Hospice Care in Assisted Living

Jan 16, 2017

Planning for end-of-life care in senior living is an important part of quality of life. Hospice care is an important component of end-of-life care; it can help alleviate pain, enhance your loved…

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AlmaVia of San Rafael Resident Spotlight: Andy Judd

Jan 16, 2017

Comfort and cards make a San Rafael senior living community home. For Andy Judd, AlmaVia of San Rafael’s location—close to his daughter’s home—was one part of his decision to join the community…