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 Tips for Seniors: Estate Planning Basics
Seniors should consider a variety of legal issues when planning for the future. Continue Reading Financial Tips for Seniors: Estate Planning Basics
A Day in the Life of Senior Living Resident Skip Sahlin
From fitness classes to movie nights, there’s never a dull moment at Mercy Retirement & Care Center.Skip Sahlin starts his day just the way he likes—with a warm breakfast, a brief Mass,…
Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents
Transitions are challenging, but ones that involve aging parents are especially difficult. Read on to learn how to talk to aging parents about change. Continue Reading Talking About Quality of Life With…
A Closer Look at Assisted Living
A breakdown of demographics and trends related to assisted livingBeginning to navigate assisted living options can feel daunting at first, but it isn’t a path you travel alone. With more than 735,000…
Fighting Senior Hunger with the Mercy Brown Bag Program
The Mercy Brown Bag Program distributes wholesome bags of groceries to Bay Area seniors living on fixed incomes. Continue Reading Fighting Senior Hunger with the Mercy Brown Bag Program
The Upside of Downsizing
Downsizing before a move can be difficult, but starting the process sooner rather than later has benefits for both seniors and their families. Continue Reading The Upside of Downsizing
Navigating the Emotions of Downsizing
A professional organizer shares her strategies on helping aging parents through the emotional process of downsizing. Continue Reading Navigating the Emotions of Downsizing
Measuring Clinical Quality
Exceptional staff and innovative practices help create communities that foster high-quality clinical care. Continue Reading Measuring Clinical Quality
Redefining Age Through Art
Elder Care Alliance, in collaboration with LeadingAge, sponsored ReDefining Age: A Square Foot Art Show in order to gain insights into individuals’ perspectives on the best thing about their particular ages, exploring…