Holistic Wellness

• Heart Health & Aging: American Heart Month

  

  As you age, do you know what cardiovascular changes happen, what symptoms to worry about, and what habits promote heart health? Discover more here. Continue Reading Heart Health & Aging: American Heart Month

  January 31, 2021
• How Music Can Benefit Seniors

  

  Music impacts the mental and physical health of seniors. Learn why music therapy is effective and how to integrate music into daily life. Continue Reading How Music Can Benefit Seniors

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

  Many social programs for older adults outside of assisted living facilities have been postponed due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. There are many options to keep these seniors from social isolation while keeping them safe from exposure. Continue Reading Staying Connected Through a Public Health Crisis

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

  Music therapy is a vital part of the memory care programming at Elder Care Alliance communities. Learn more about memory care and senior living. Continue Reading Making Music and Bringing Back Memories: Music Therapy at AlmaVia of San Francisco

  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

  Monitoring social wellness helps identify social isolation in seniors. Use our checklist to understand and improve your social wellness health. Continue Reading How to Understand and Improve Your Social Wellness

  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. Continue Reading Let’s Socialize! Tips to Boost Your Social Wellness

  June 27, 2018
• Artificial Intelligence: An Emerging Tool in Senior Health

  In the coming years, industry observers expect changes for the aging population thanks to one specific type of technology: artificial intelligence. Continue Reading Artificial Intelligence: An Emerging Tool in Senior Health

  June 27, 2018
• 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. Continue Reading Smiles, Volunteerism & Intergenerational Connections

  April 24, 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