Memory Care

• How to Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care

  

  The choice to place a loved one into assisted living or memory care comes with an array of questions: How does one pay for assisted living? Continue Reading How to Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care

  December 16, 2019
• What’s the I’m Still Here® Approach for Seniors Living with Dementia?

  Cognitive skills may diminish, but people still has the ability to grow. Introducing “I’m Still Here,” an engagement-focused approach to dementia treatment. Continue Reading What’s the I’m Still Here® Approach for Seniors Living with Dementia?

  October 11, 2019
• Elder Care Alliance Wins National Award for Innovative ‘Erasing Boundaries’ Program

  Public benefit corporation Elder Care Alliance has been selected by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging as a recipient of the Promising Practices Award. Continue Reading Elder Care Alliance Wins National Award for Innovative ‘Erasing Boundaries’ Program

  April 18, 2019
• Seven signs your loved one may require the help of a memory care community

  Feeling intimidated by the thought that your loved one might need memory care? You’re not alone. Here are some signs when you might want to pursue professional memory care. Continue Reading Seven signs your loved one may require the help of a memory care community

  December 3, 2018
• Housing options for older adults

  What are the different options for senior care and how do you know which is the right one? Here’s a quick overview of the four most common options. Continue Reading Housing options for older adults

  December 3, 2018
• Eat Pasta and Help Those with Alzheimer’s, Sept. 26

  Join us for AlmaVia of San Francisco’s Annual Pasta Feed and Silent Auction from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 to help those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Continue Reading Eat Pasta and Help Those with Alzheimer’s, Sept. 26

  September 18, 2018
• Sadie Harmon Joins ECA as Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director

  In August, Sadie Harmon joined Elder Care Alliance as Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director. This initiative. Read more about her plans. Continue Reading Sadie Harmon Joins ECA as Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director

  September 18, 2018
• Movie Moments Event Helps Erase Stigma of Memory Loss

  Individuals with dementia have unique life experiences, and they can continue to contribute by sharing their wisdom, humor and insight. Continue Reading Movie Moments Event Helps Erase Stigma of Memory Loss

  August 23, 2018
• Summit Explores LGBT Dementia Care During National Pride Month

  Earlier this month, I attended an LGBT Dementia Care Summit that brought together service providers, community members and policymakers to look at opportunities to meet the needs of those facing dementia while working toward forming a network of dementia-capable services for the LGBT community. Continue Reading Summit Explores LGBT Dementia Care During National Pride Month

  June 27, 2018
• How a Dementia Diagnosis Relates to Medication Use

  Are individuals diagnosed with dementia more likely to receive inappropriate medications? A recent study provides troubling evidence that the use of unnecessary medications increases following a diagnosis. Continue Reading How a Dementia Diagnosis Relates to Medication Use

  June 27, 2018