AlmaVia of San Francisco

• 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 back to society. After hosting a successful bake sale to gain initial funding, the Club began making connections with community organizations like the……

  January 16, 2017
• 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 to programming in its memory care neighborhoods, a philosophy that aims to provide person-directed care to residents with memory loss. Implementation of this……

  January 16, 2017
• 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 season can be a good time to check in and see how they’re doing. “People don’t get to visit as often as they……

  January 16, 2017
• Resident Spotlight: Settling Into San Francisco Senior Living

  A resident found that happiness, community and cheer helped him settle into San Francisco senior living. A few close calls with falls and a growing concern that he was becoming too heavy a burden on his wife led Jack Nerney to his doctor, who suggested he look into a Bay Area assisted living community, AlmaVia……

  January 16, 2017