Holistic Wellness

• Occupational Therapy Helps Those With Alzheimer’s

  

  Occupational therapy for Alzheimer’s disease improves quality of life through specific intervention strategies. Read on to learn more about the strategies. Elder Care Alliance employs an innovative and engagement-focused memory care program. Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Helps Those With Alzheimer’s

  June 20, 2021
• The Importance of Pets to Seniors

  We live in a culture that loves its pets. Whether you prefer the furry, four-legged variety or the kind with gills and fins, it doesn’t take long for a pet owner to tell you exactly what their beloved animal friend means to them.  Just as you can find measurable benefits to things such as laughing……

  April 1, 2021
• The Best 5 Exercises if You’re 65 and Older

  There’s a lot to consider as you age when it comes to your wellbeing. You not only have to be mindful of social wellness, but you should also be aware that physical wellness is at a critical point. At any age, physical activity keeps us feeling and looking our best. Still, when you get older,……

  March 1, 2021
• Heart Health & Aging: American Heart Month

  

  Every 34 seconds, someone experiences a heart attack. February is American Heart Month, and while you may already know that heart disease is the number one killer in America, were you also aware that heart disease is a major cause of disability, too? 84% percent of those 65 and older die from heart disease. Yes,……

  January 31, 2021
• How Music Can Benefit Seniors

  

  Music is a powerful thing. Perhaps more than any other human activity, music has the ability to cross cultural boundaries and unify people with its power.  However, music is especially powerful when it comes to the mental and physical well being of seniors. There is even such a thing as music therapy. In this older……

  December 30, 2020
• Staying Connected Through a Public Health Crisis

  Social distancing is one of the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the state of California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating gatherings larger than 250 people to be canceled or postponed until at least the end of March,……

  March 13, 2020
• Making Music and Bringing Back Memories: Music Therapy at AlmaVia of San Francisco

  No matter what age we are, music is a tool that can transport us to a specific place in time. It evokes memories. Music therapy has become a vital part of the memory care programming at AlmaVia of San Francisco. The Alzheimer’s Association estimated that in 2019, 5.6 million people age 65 and older were……

  January 15, 2020
• Combatting Osteoporosis Early: Exercises Seniors Can Start Today

  Seniors can start improving bone health and battling osteoporosis with these easy exercises they can start today. As people age and begin to feel the effects of osteoporosis, certain exercises to build strong bones become more important than ever. Check out our exercises to build strong bones. Continue Reading Combatting Osteoporosis Early: Exercises Seniors Can…

  December 13, 2019
• How to Understand and Improve Your Social Wellness

  “When I is replaced with We, even Illness becomes Wellness.” – Malcolm X If you or a loved one has done even the smallest amount of research into senior living communities, you’ve no doubt come across the term holistic wellness. What is holistic wellness, exactly? It’s the idea that to enjoy a full and fulfilling……

  November 11, 2019
• Let’s Socialize! Tips to Boost Your Social Wellness

  Whether we’re sipping wine on a Friday evening, visiting a new art exhibit or enjoying a beautiful picnic with friends, social wellness and nurturing ourselves and our relationships with other people plays an integral role in overall health and life at AlmaVia of San Rafael. July is Social Wellness Month, a time to recognize the……

  June 27, 2018