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.
Laughter Yoga: Fostering Senior Health and Happiness
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…
Hospice Care in Assisted Living
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…
AlmaVia of San Rafael Resident Spotlight: Andy Judd
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…
Creativity Opens Doors in Memory Care
A resident art project represents the best of Elder Care Alliance’s memory care communities. A very special mural welcomes anyone who enters the BridgeHaven memory care neighborhood at AlmaVia of San Rafael.…
Resident Spotlight: Joyce DeMartini, AlmaVia of San Rafael
Candy, card games and cheer make life a little sweeter at AlmaVia of San Rafael. Concerned about a string of recent crimes in her old neighborhood, including a friend’s home invasion, Joyce…
Spiritual Leader Spotlight: Chaplain Donene Blair, AlmaVia of San Rafael
A conversation with the woman who serves as the heart and soul of spiritual life at Alma Via of San Rafael. She prays with residents. She laughs and cries with them. For…
Staff Member Spotlight: George Buquich, AlmaVia of San Rafael
An advocate for seniors with memory loss. Enhancing the quality of life of seniors with dementia is a vital part of the memory care program at all Elder Care Alliance communities. George…
A Commitment to Employee Wellness
A fledgling program at Elder Care Alliance creates a culture of wellness for employees. Elder Care Alliance, an organization committed to holistic wellness, believes that healthy and happy staff contributes to healthy…
Elder Care Alliance Announces Acquisition of The Villa at San Mateo
ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2017 – Elder Care Alliance today announced it has acquired The Villa at San Mateo, an independent living community for seniors. The 135-unit apartment community marks the first…