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  • Self-Care for Caregivers: 5 Tips

    How to watch out for your well-being while caring for aging parents Caring for an aging parent requires juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. But for many caregivers, one thing tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list—caring for their own health and wellbeing. In order to counteract caregiving’s emotional and physical toll,……

  • Visiting a Senior Living Community: Your First Step

    A visit is the perfect starting point to find the right elder care community for your loved one. Visiting a senior living community isn’t the end to your search—it should be the first step when you are exploring senior living options for your loved one. But many people put off an in-person visit. Some don’t……

  • Assisted Living: More than Medicine

    Staying mobile and eating well improve health outcomes in assisted living. The residents of AlmaVia of Camarillo are no couch potatoes. They spend their days learning tai chi, playing tribal drums or taking walks around the community. Activities that promote and support mobility are important because scientists have found that staying physically active and exercising……

  • Transitioning a Loved One Into an Assisted Living Community

    An adult child shares her insights on moving her mother-in-law into senior living. Moving a loved one to an assisted living community is a delicate transition. It takes research, planning and clear communication to make the move go smoothly. Rebecca Kilbury shares her experience of moving her mother-in-law, Fran Kilbury, age 85, into AlmaVia of……

  • Avoid Family Conflict During End-Of-Life Decisions

    End-of-life planning can cause tension among family members. Three ways to avoid conflict. People are forced to make many difficult decisions when it comes to end-of-life issues and planning. Sometimes an emergency requires family members to step in and make those tough choices for a loved one. With so many different perspectives and emotions involved,……

  • The Benefits of Community Living for Seniors

    Increased social interaction can benefit senior health and wellness. Walking into the gathering room at AlmaVia of San Francisco, you might see a group of seniors participating in a book club, exercising, working on a group art project, or sipping coffee and chatting. Creating social experiences for residents is an important part of life at……

  • Elderly Parents Living Alone: Are They Okay?

    How to tell if your loved ones could benefit from senior living. When you don’t live near your parents, it’s tough to know if they’re still safe living at home. The holiday season can be a good time to check in and see how they’re doing. “People don’t get to visit as often as they……

  • Referring Patients to Elder Care Communities

    Here’s how medical professionals can help older patients find the right assisted living community. It’s a situation medical providers see all the time. An aging patient’s mobility has declined to the point that she no longer leaves her home. Or someone isn’t getting the nutrition he needs because shopping and cooking have become difficult. Whatever……

  • Laughter Yoga: Fostering Senior Health and Happiness

    Laughter does more than bring people together; it benefits the entire body. The gathering room at AlmaVia of San Rafael was filled with laughter on a recent Wednesday afternoon as residents participated in some lighthearted exercises with Teena Miller, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. The event, part of AlmaVia of San Rafael’s innovative programs to……

  • Hospice Care in Assisted Living

    Planning for end-of-life care in senior living is an important part of quality of life. Hospice care is an important component of end-of-life care; it can help alleviate pain, enhance your loved one’s quality of life and offer caregivers peace of mind. Understanding all that hospice care in assisted living can offer and how to……

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