Memory Care

• U.S. News & World Report Names Two Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best for 2023-2024

  

  Elder Care Alliance has two communities recognized among the best by U.S. News & World Report in the 2023-2024 Best Senior Living Ratings. AlmaVia of Camarillo was named Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care. AlmaVia of San Francisco was named Best Assisted Living.  The ratings offer a look at the best senior living communities……

  May 8, 2023
• Team Member Spotlight: Shannon Nevins

  

  Every month we invite one of our team members to sit down with us and tell us more about their journey to Elder Care Alliance, their role now, and their insights into older adult care. We are excited to share the expertise and knowledge of our many team members whom every day come to work……

  January 6, 2023
• How to Handle Dementia Over the Holidays

  

  The holidays are a rich and meaningful time when families get together and create lasting memories. If you have a loved one with dementia, you may need to make some adaptations to typical family routines and traditions. Holiday events can be confusing and anxiety-inducing for someone with dementia. To help ensure the most wonderful time……

  December 18, 2022
• Alzheimer’s Memory Loss Myths

  

  So you’re worried that you or a loved one may be showing the beginning signs of Alzheimer’s. You hop online to compare your symptoms against what “Dr. Google” says and you end up convinced that you not only have Alzheimer’s but that your brain is also being eaten by some rare type of amoeba. Don’t……

  September 2, 2022
• Team Member Spotlight: Julie Downs

  

  Every month we invite one of our team members to sit down with us and tell us more about their journey to Elder Care Alliance and their community, their role now, and their insights into older adult care. We are excited to share the expertise and knowledge of our many team members who every day……

  June 8, 2022
• How Quality of Life Can Improve in a Memory Care Community

  

  When it comes to the care of your loved ones, it’s important to consider not only their physical care but also mental and emotional care. Some older adults experience Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that impact cognitive performance. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of people with Alzheimer’s dementia aged 65 and older……

  May 22, 2022
• Ways To Help Friends Family Better Understand Dementia

  

  When you have a loved one with dementia, it becomes essential to understand what they are going through and how to interact with them positively. Even if you feel like you understand dementia pretty well, it is a good idea to help friends and family understand it. Then, your loved one can have as many……

  April 17, 2022
• Five Stimulating Activities for Your Loved One with Dementia

  

  More than 50 million people around the world live with dementia. These people require extra love and attention. To better connect with the people you love and encourage healthy brain activity, it’s vital to engage in fun, brain-stimulating activities with them regularly. Here are five ideas for stimulating dementia activities you can try today. 1.……

  March 21, 2022
• Inside Memory Care at Elder Care Alliance Communities

  

  Memory care – it sounds simple enough, but what exactly is it? Well, it is a senior living community built to care for older adults who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. When at-home care is no longer sufficient or potentially un-safe for your loved one a memory care community is an option. Memory……

  January 19, 2022
• Masking the Problem: A Non-Pharmacological Approach to Senior Care

  

  A baby cries, and we soothe it. But, when our older adult parent suffering from dementia has an outburst, how do we handle that? Sometimes these non-memory-related symptoms such as aggressiveness, agitation, or even delusions, the first treatment plan is to go to antipsychotic medications. But, more often than not, these drugs mask real issues……

  January 5, 2022