holistic wellness

• What Is Healthy Aging?

  

  What Is Healthy Aging? Growing older can be a wonderful, fulfilling process marked by increased wisdom and deepening personal relationships. At Elder Care Alliance, we understand how important it is to maintain health throughout your golden years to enjoy the best quality of life. Aging healthfully takes effort, but the results are well worth your……

  September 3, 2023
• Health Benefits of Pets for Older Adults

  

  There are many things older adults no longer have to worry about, such as working a full-time job or raising small children. But even though reduced responsibilities may seem good, the extra downtime can induce feelings of loneliness. Pet ownership can provide companionship, comfort and entertainment for people of all ages, including those living out……

  August 6, 2023
• Five Ways Older Adults Can Meet New People and Make Friends

  

  When you’re a senior, socialization isn’t just an excellent option. It’s essential for your mental health and may even offer notable physical health benefits. In addition, more than 13 million older adults live alone, and these people have significant socialization opportunities. When you focus on seniors meeting people and remaining socially active, the likelihood of…

  July 14, 2022
• Hot Weather Tips That Could Save an Older Adult’s Life

  

  Too much heat can harm anyone, but it’s hazardous for older adults. Hyperthermia (when your body temperature rises too high) can put older adults at risk of various health problems, including heat syncope, heat edema, and heat stroke (a medical emergency). In addition, heat and the elderly generally do not mix well. Continue Reading Hot…

  July 13, 2022
• Ways to Help Seniors Socialize and Avoid Isolation

  

  Do you have one or more loved ones who are seniors? If so, it’s important to realize that senior isolation is a huge issue for older adults. It’s natural to become more isolated as you lose some of your mobility and social opportunities. But with a bit of help, it’s possible to help the older…

  July 10, 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
• Management For Chronic Pain In Older Adults: Tips That Help

  

  The older we get, the more likely we are to have chronic pain. Studies show that starting around the age of 55-65, a larger percentage of the population begins to experience chronic pain. And those numbers continue to increase as we age. Let’s face it, with age, many experience more and more pain throughout their……

  September 28, 2021
• 20 Fall Prevention Tips – Fall Prevention Awareness Day: Sept. 22nd

  

  As you get older, any type of fall can land you in the doctor’s office or even the hospital. That is why states have adopted the first day of fall — Sept. 22nd — as Fall Prevention Awareness Day. For aging adults, the best-case scenario is to avoid a fall altogether and to do that,……

  September 9, 2021
• ECA Approved to Host Alameda Chapter of Aging2.0

  

  Elder Care Alliance is honored to announce our approval to host the Alameda Chapter of Aging2.0. The accomplishment comes after several months of engaging in a rigorous interview process, and we look forward to creating original events in our Support Center to continue our commitment to innovation in aging. Aging2.0 is dedicated to supporting cutting-edge……

  June 19, 2018
• Creating Supportive Environments for LGBT Seniors

  For LGBT elders, recent years have brought a welcome shift in attitudes — and more acceptance. In cities across the country, parades and celebrations marked Pride Month in June, and the festivities are slated to continue throughout the summer. But lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors also have experienced darker times when they did not……

  June 19, 2018