Holistic Wellness

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

  Assisted living communities encourage residents to continue the pastimes they love – and may even offer unexpected activity options. Continue Reading Bring Your Hobbies: Assisted Living Offers Stimulating Hobbies and Activities

  January 18, 2017
• What’s Up, Doc? Questions to Ask Your Parent’s Doctor

  In a doctor’s office, it’s easy to forget the questions you meant to ask – especially if you’re there for treatment of a specific illness or injury rather than for a routine appointment. Continue Reading What’s Up, Doc? Questions to Ask Your Parent’s Doctor

  January 18, 2017
• Staying Plugged In: The Importance of Social Engagement in Assisted Living

  Are you doing everything you can to protect your health as you age? You may exercise, eat right and see your doctor regularly, but experts say another factor – social engagement – can help boost both your mental and physical well-being. Continue Reading Staying Plugged In: The Importance of Social Engagement in Assisted Living

  January 18, 2017
• 100 Years Young – Secrets of Centenarians

  

  How would you like to blow out 100 birthday candles? More than 84,000 people living in the U.S. today have reached that mark, and the number of centenarians (100-year-olds) is expected to increase to 580,000 by 2040.* Continue Reading 100 Years Young – Secrets of Centenarians

  January 18, 2017
• Aging Safely, Prevent Falls

  

  Aging safely – Prevent falls and help maintain independenceFalls are unpredictable for nearly everyone, but more so for people age 65 and older. Continue Reading Aging Safely, Prevent Falls

  January 18, 2017
• Measuring Clinical Quality

  Exceptional staff and innovative practices help create communities that foster high-quality clinical care. Continue Reading Measuring Clinical Quality

  January 17, 2017
• Redefining Age Through Art

  Elder Care Alliance, in collaboration with LeadingAge, sponsored ReDefining Age: A Square Foot Art Show in order to gain insights into individuals’ perspectives on the best thing about their particular ages, exploring the topic through art. Continue Reading Redefining Age Through Art

  January 17, 2017
• Vocational Wellness and Volunteering

  The Mercy Brown Bag Program addresses vocational wellness for older adults, while providing a public service to Alameda County. Continue Reading Vocational Wellness and Volunteering

  January 17, 2017
• Caring for the Community: ECA Supports Senior Health

  Elder Care Alliance’s Care Coordination Program connects older adults with long-term health and wellness planning services. Continue Reading Caring for the Community: ECA Supports Senior Health

  January 17, 2017
• Seniors Helping Seniors: The Fight to End Senior Hunger

  Mercy Brown Bag Program, a non-profit that delivers food to Bay Area seniors in need. Continue Reading Seniors Helping Seniors: The Fight to End Senior Hunger

  January 17, 2017