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.
How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
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 emotional.…
Laughter Yoga: Fostering Senior Health and Happiness
Laughter does more than bring people together; it benefits the entire body. Continue Reading Laughter Yoga: Fostering Senior Health and Happiness
Hospice Care in Assisted Living
Hospice care is an important component of end-of-life care; it can help alleviate pain, enhance your loved one’s quality of life and offer caregivers peace of mind. Continue Reading Hospice Care in…
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 seven…
Creativity Opens Doors in Memory Care
A resident art project represents the best of Elder Care Alliance’s memory care communities. Continue Reading Creativity Opens Doors in Memory Care
Resident Spotlight: Joyce DeMartini, AlmaVia of San Rafael
Concerned about a string of recent crimes in her old neighborhood, Joyce DeMartini quietly started investigating senior living communities in her area. Continue Reading Resident Spotlight: Joyce DeMartini, AlmaVia of San Rafael
Spiritual Leader Spotlight: Chaplain Donene Blair, AlmaVia of San Rafael
She prays with residents. She laughs and cries with them. For seven years, Rev. Donene Blair has served as the Spiritual Care Director at AlmaVia of San Rafael. Continue Reading Spiritual Leader…
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. Continue Reading A Commitment to Employee Wellness