Senior Living

  • Living Apart, Together

    What does it mean to live apart — together? An increasing number of older adults are making this modern lifestyle choice as they enjoy close relationships as well as their freedom and independence.Demographers have coined the term “living apart together” — or LAT — to refer to older adults in committed, romantic relationships who decide…

  • Begone Yawns! It’s National Anti-Boredom Month

    Begone Yawns! It’s National Anti-Boredom Month

    Everyone experiences boredom from time to time. When extreme feelings of weariness or discontent are pervasive, though, they can become associated with health problems, including depression and anxiety. Continue Reading Begone Yawns! It’s National Anti-Boredom Month

  • Explore San Mateo During Park and Recreation Month

    With summer in full swing, you can participate in a wide range of fun and healthy outdoor activities in the San Mateo area. July is Park and Recreation Month, and the National Recreation and Park Association hopes to raise awareness of the many benefits of parks. Continue Reading Explore San Mateo During Park and Recreation…

  • 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

  • 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

  • Older Americans Month: Engage at Every Age

    Life expectancy continues to increase among Americans, but aging may be changing in another profound way. Slower aging — actual alterations to the rate at which people age biologically — may play a significant role in lifespan, research indicates. Continue Reading Older Americans Month: Engage at Every Age

  • Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults

    For people of all ages, the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. Whether our goals include taking steps to improve our health, being more social or organizing our homes, New Year’s Day 2018 is the time to begin acting on meaningful resolutions. Read more. Continue Reading Healthy New Year’s Resolutions…

  • ‘Movie Moments at The Vogue’ Recap

    More than 200 movie buffs and 20 volunteers enjoyed classic film clips and shared personal stories at the latest “Movie Moments at the Vogue.” The interactive event — presented at the Historic Vogue Theatre in San Francisco — provided a creative outlet for people with memory loss and their care partners. Read more. Continue Reading…

  • AlmaVia of Camarillo Receives SeniorAdvisor.com “Best of Senior Living” 2018 Awards

    Elder Care Alliance community AlmaVia of Camarillo has been named a recipient of the Senior Advisor “Best of Senior Living” 2018 awards. Continue Reading AlmaVia of Camarillo Receives SeniorAdvisor.com “Best of Senior Living” 2018 Awards

  • National Influenza Vaccination Week

    It’s not too late to get your flu shot. The CDC and its partners recognize Dec. 3 through 9 as National Influenza Vaccination Week, Continue Reading National Influenza Vaccination Week