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  • Five Stimulating Activities for Your Loved One with Dementia

    Five Stimulating Activities for Your Loved One with Dementia

    It’s vital to engage in fun, brain-stimulating activities for those living with dementia. Here are five ideas for stimulating activities. Continue Reading Five Stimulating Activities for Your Loved One with Dementia

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

    Management For Chronic Pain In Older Adults: Tips That Help

    Management for chronic pain in older adults is vital. Read our tips and discover what options could be a good fit for you. Continue Reading Management For Chronic Pain In Older Adults: Tips That Help

  • 20 Fall Prevention Tips – Fall Prevention Awareness Day: Sept. 22nd

    20 Fall Prevention Tips – Fall Prevention Awareness Day: Sept. 22nd

    As we get older, any type of fall can land you in the doctor’s office. That is why states have adopted Fall Prevention Awareness Day Continue Reading 20 Fall Prevention Tips – Fall Prevention Awareness Day: Sept. 22nd

  • 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. Continue Reading ECA Approved to Host…

  • 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. Continue Reading Creating Supportive Environments for LGBT Seniors

  • Support and Activities for Older Adults who Enjoy Solitude

    The Villa at San Mateo and other organizations offer a variety of activities to help older adults avoid isolation. However, if you consider yourself to be an introvert, you may not enjoy the same types of social gatherings and group activities that many older adults frequent. Continue Reading Support and Activities for Older Adults who…

  • Join the City’s Senior Pilot Transportation Program

    The City of San Mateo Senior Rides Pilot Transportation Program offers affordable transportation service to adults over the age of 60 who are current residents of the City of San Mateo. The program runs through June 30 and offers service when you need it, any day and any time. Continue Reading Join the City’s Senior…

  • June Is Men’s Health Month

    During Men’s Health Month in June, the White House and the federal government encourage early detection of diseases affecting men. The campaign also raises awareness of preventable health problems and the benefits of seeking medical advice and timely treatment for injuries and illnesses. Continue Reading June Is Men’s Health Month

  • 7 Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe this Summer

    Summer has arrived, providing welcome relief from spring allergies. While having fun this summer, there are some seasonal safety considerations for older adults. Continue Reading 7 Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe this Summer

  • The Villa Challenge: Redesigning Space to Support Aging in Place

    Help us re-imagine unused space at the iconic Villa Hotel, a major entertainment venue back in its 1950s heyday. Now home to The Villa at San Mateo, we’re inviting community members to participate in The Villa Challenge competition to redesign space that supports aging in place. Continue Reading The Villa Challenge: Redesigning Space to Support…