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.
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…
The Benefits of Community Living for Seniors
Increased social interaction can benefit senior health and wellness. Walking into the gathering room at AlmaVia of San Francisco, you might see a group of seniors participating in a book club, exercising,…
Resident Spotlight: Barbara Johnson, AlmaVia of San Francisco
Resident Spotlight: Barbara Johnson, AlmaVia of San Francisco. Barbara Johnson came to AlmaVia of San Francisco after a long, successful career as an author. Born in Aberdeen, Wash., she knew from a…
Bay Area Seniors Give Back
The Friendly Club fulfills its charitable mission throughout the community. The Friendly Club, a mission-driven group of residents within BridgeHaven, AlmaVia of San Francisco‘s memory care neighborhood, continually finds ways to give…
Seniors Connecting With Seniors: The Friendly Club’s Founding
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…
A San Francisco Senior Housing Leader Finds His Calling
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…
Elderly Parents Living Alone: Are They Okay?
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…
Referring Patients to Elder Care Communities
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…