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• Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best Again by U.S. News & World Report 

  

  Two Elder Care Alliance communities are recognized again this year, and a third joins them among the top in senior living. We are excited to announce AlmaVia of Camarillo and AlmaVia of San Francisco have earned the honor for a second consecutive year, and Mercy Retirement & Care Center joins them in being named best by……

  April 17, 2024
• Spring Activities for Seniors

  

  Watching the seasons change is one of the most reliable pleasures of life. As an older adult, taking advantage of good weather and sunny days is important, especially if you’ve been feeling cooped up all winter. Use these activity ideas to embrace all that spring has to offer. Plant Starter Seeds for a Garden Gardening……

  April 14, 2024
• Social Wellness and Seniors

  

  For many older adults, being healthy includes eating right, exercising, and visiting the doctor regularly. There’s another aspect of health that often gets overlooked, and that is social wellness. Here’s what you need to know about social wellness and how it impacts the quality of life for seniors. What Is Social Wellness? Social wellness centers……

  March 3, 2024
• 5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

  

  When your loved one experiences a downturn in their health, has an accident, or requires serious surgery, their doctor may recommend a rehabilitation program for quick healing. Short-term rehabilitation can make a big difference in health outcomes after a stroke, injury, or sudden debilitating illness. Here are five facts about acute rehab hospitals to help……

  February 25, 2024
• How To Talk With Dementia Patients: 10 Expert Tips

  

  Individuals living with dementia experience the disorder differently, and their care partners often feel the impact of the symptoms in a variety of ways. In the middle stage of the disorder, communication is one of the key skills affected. Continue Reading How To Talk With Dementia Patients: 10 Expert Tips

  February 20, 2024
• How To Take Over Your Parent’s Finances

  

  Being the child of an aging parent often comes with unexpected responsibilities and difficult decisions. Not only do your roles begin to shift as you take on more duties to care for your parent, but you may also end up making choices for your parent that they would normally make independently. If the time comes…

  January 18, 2024
• What Is Alzheimer’s vs Dementia?

  

  Millions of Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Over 35% of older adults aged 85 years and older have Alzheimer’s. However, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same thing. If you or a loved one are exhibiting symptoms of dementia, you may be wondering how to tell Alzheimer’s vs dementia. Why…

  December 15, 2023
• Your Essential Guide to Bathroom Safety for Older Adults

  

  Bathrooms can pose serious risks for anyone who is aging. Floors are tiled, surfaces are wet, the space is tight, and everything is made of hard materials. It’s no wonder that 80% of the millions of falls that happen after the age of 65 occur in the bathroom. Continue Reading Your Essential Guide to Bathroom…

  November 22, 2023
• A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for Moving Your Loved One

  

  For many, a conversation with a loved one about moving into an assisted living community can seem overwhelming. If you are in the process of finding the right community for your loved one, read our tips on how to begin the search for a senior living community.  Continue Reading A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for…

  November 17, 2023
• The Benefits of Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults in Wheelchairs

  

  The days of ill-fitting and unfashionable wheelchair clothing for the elderly and disabled are gone. Fashion designers and companies have brought adaptive clothing for seniors into the mainstream. How? By focusing equally on functionality, comfort, and style. With technological advancements and modifications tailored to the needs of older adults and people with limited mobility, adaptive…

  October 24, 2023