Assisted Living

  • Smiles, Volunteerism & Intergenerational Connections

    Smiles, Volunteerism & Intergenerational Connections

    Elder Care Alliance’s vision of engaging hearts, transforming lives and erasing boundaries was on full display recently when AlmaVia of San Francisco elders partnered with elementary school students to help feed the hungry. Residents spent the morning making sandwiches alongside 4th graders from St. Thomas More School, a local school guided by Catholic values and……

  • Is it Time to Consider a Move to Assisted Living?

    Is it Time to Consider a Move to Assisted Living?

    Assisted living communities offer a variety of benefits to help residents continue to thrive in a supportive environment. From compassionate personal care to wellness programming, stimulating activities, housekeeping and nutritious meals, services in assisted living promote optimal well-being and engagement. Residents of assisted living often note that they wish they’d made a move sooner, but……

  • Robots in Assisted Living Communities

    Residents of two Elder Care Alliance assisted living and memory care communities have recently welcomed a friendly newcomer to their midst. Jibo is a personal robot that chats, jokes, sings, dances and shares information. At AlmaVia of San Francisco and AlmaVia of San Rafael, Jibo is eliciting positive responses from the residents he has visited.……

  • AlmaVia of San Rafael Receives SeniorAdvisor.com “Best of Assisted Living” 2018 Awards

    AlmaVia of San Rafael Receives SeniorAdvisor.com “Best of Assisted Living” 2018 Awards

    AlmaVia of San Rafael has been selected as a recipient of the Senior Advisor “Best of Assisted Living” 2018 awards. The honor was announced Dec. 13 in Austin, Texas, by SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest rating site in the country for senior living communities and services. Only about 1,600 senior living providers — including memory care, in-home……

  • Robots in Assisted Living

    Robots in Assisted Living

      Are robots our new friends or potential replacements? Whichever category we consider them in, they are coming to assisted living. Elder Care Alliance recently received Jibo, a social robot, and we have been exploring his capabilities with the residents in our memory care and assisted living communities. Though I have interacted with several different……

  • Looking for a Rewarding Experience? Consider Working with Older Adults!

    Looking for a Rewarding Experience? Consider Working with Older Adults!

    If you’ve never worked with older adults, you may be missing out on an experience that can change your life for the better. Individuals who work in senior living communities often feel that they get back as much or more than they give. In return for providing compassionate care, employees have the opportunity to learn……

  • The Importance of Socialization in Aging

    Research has found that social support can play a significant role in overall health as people age. Spending time with friends and family members can boost quality of life, including both physical and mental health. Continue Reading The Importance of Socialization in Aging

  • Benefits of Assisted Living

    Benefits of Assisted Living

    Has maintaining your home become much more of a chore than it used to be? If you or a family member face challenges with the daily tasks required to keep up a home — including yard work, cleaning and cooking — you may want to consider a move to assisted living. By choosing an assisted……

  • Top Types of Low-Impact Exercises for Assisted Living

    Top Types of Low-Impact Exercises for Assisted Living

    As seniors age, it’s more important than ever to maintain an active lifestyle. By exercising regularly, you greatly increase your chances of remaining independent, improving your overall energy, managing pain, boosting your memory, and warding off serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer. As seniors age, it’s more important than……

  • Bring Your Hobbies: Assisted Living Offers Stimulating Hobbies and Activities

    Bring Your Hobbies: Assisted Living Offers Stimulating Hobbies and Activities

    As you consider a move to assisted living, you may fear having to give up beloved hobbies and activities. But the truth is, assisted living communities encourage residents to continue the pastimes they love – and may even offer unexpected activity options. In modern assisted living communities, available activities and hobbies have expanded to fit……