Elder Care Alliance

• Striving for Real Change

  

  On May 8th, our executive director, Krista Lucchesi, traveled with a group of our senior volunteers to Sacramento, California, the state capitol. They went to advocate for an increase in SSI, which stands for “Supplemental Security Income.” According to the Social Security Administration, SSI is a “federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues…

  May 9, 2018
• Older Americans Month: Engage at Every Age

  Life expectancy continues to increase among Americans, but aging may be changing in another profound way. Slower aging — actual alterations to the rate at which people age biologically — may play a significant role in lifespan, research indicates. Continue Reading Older Americans Month: Engage at Every Age

  April 19, 2018
• Why Participate in Research?

  

  Participating in a clinical trial, volunteering for a social science study, or answering polls can keep you connected to your community. Continue Reading Why Participate in Research?

  April 6, 2018
• CCA Fellow smashes stereotypes through work with Mercy memory care residents

  Dr. Erin Partridge invites Andrea Uribe to Mercy to get to know some of the residents and tell their stories through her photos. Continue Reading CCA Fellow smashes stereotypes through work with Mercy memory care residents

  March 23, 2018
• “The Lost Torah” donated to AlmaVia of San Rafael

  The Fuerstenau/Hamburger/Kodmur Torah had a fascinating and extensive journey before making its way to a special display case at AlmaVia of San Rafael. Here’s the story: Continue Reading “The Lost Torah” donated to AlmaVia of San Rafael

  March 23, 2018
• AlmaVia of San Francisco Memory Care Director Receives Excellence in Service Award

  AlmaVia of San Francisco Memory Care Director Josie Davis named Outstanding Department Director by the California Assisted Living Association. Continue Reading AlmaVia of San Francisco Memory Care Director Receives Excellence in Service Award

  March 21, 2018
• Dementia caregiver class focuses on safety, care planning, financial, legal matters

  The California Central Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free “Care Planning, Financial and Legal Matters, Safety Issues and Driving” workshop on April 17 at AlmaVia of Camarillo. The class will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, to register, call (800) 272-3900. Continue Reading Dementia caregiver class focuses on safety, care planning,…

  March 21, 2018
• Creativity and research go hand-in-hand

  

  Learn about Elder Care Alliance’s mission and vision to introduce creativity that transforms workplaces and invididual jobs. Continue Reading Creativity and research go hand-in-hand

  January 31, 2018
• ‘Movie Moments at The Vogue’ Recap

  More than 200 movie buffs and 20 volunteers enjoyed classic film clips and shared personal stories at the latest “Movie Moments at the Vogue.” The interactive event — presented at the Historic Vogue Theatre in San Francisco — provided a creative outlet for people with memory loss and their care partners. Read more. Continue Reading…

  December 27, 2017
• AlmaVia of Camarillo Receives SeniorAdvisor.com “Best of Senior Living” 2018 Awards

  Elder Care Alliance community AlmaVia of Camarillo has been named a recipient of the Senior Advisor “Best of Senior Living” 2018 awards. Continue Reading AlmaVia of Camarillo Receives SeniorAdvisor.com “Best of Senior Living” 2018 Awards

  December 27, 2017