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.
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…
Medical Provider Spotlight: Dr. John H. Fullerton, AlmaVia of San Rafael
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…
5 Questions Families Should Ask About Long-Term Care
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…
5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care
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…
Tips for Bringing Kids to Visit Elder Care Communities
Prepare your children for a visit to a senior living community. Visiting with family members—especially grandkids—can be a joy to residents in a senior living community. But it can be tough to…
Local Organizations Team Up to Promote Wellness in Camarillo
A public agency and a senior living community partnership to bring healthy meals to seniors. AlmaVia of Camarillo offered to sponsor the kitchen renovation, support kitchen operations and the meal program. Continue…
Self-Care for Caregivers: 5 Tips
How to watch out for your well-being while caring for aging parents Caring for an aging parent requires juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. But for many caregivers, one thing tends to get…
Visiting a Senior Living Community: Your First Step
A visit is the perfect starting point to find the right elder care community for your loved one. Visiting a senior living community isn’t the end to your search—it should be the…