Happy Halloween!

 

This last Saturday, October 29th, Waters Edge Lodge played host to Alameda Elder Communities’ first Annual Halloween Carnival! Open to Residents, Families, and Staff of all Alameda Elder Communities member facilities, our first Halloween Carnival was a spook-tacular success! Some highlights are below:
 
We hope your hauntings this evening are as enjoyable

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Halloween is Coming!

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown
Elders Inn on Webster will be participating in the annual “Halloween on Webster Street” festivities! From noon to 4pm on Monday, October 31, 2011 Pint-sized ghosts, goblins and other assorted small creatures will invade Webster Street

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AEC Supports the Village Concept

We here at Alameda Elder Communities believe strongly in the importance and value of the village movement. We think that community, and the social connectivity that used to be more prevalent when we lived in smaller villages, are essential elements to both growing old gracefully and aging successfully. With that in mind we have employees

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The California Great Shake Out… and Aftershocks

Yesterday the Waters Edge Nursing Home, Waters Edge Lodge, and Elders Inn all participated in the California Great Shake Out, a State-wide disaster drill preparing for a real life earthquake disaster.At each facility residents and staff participated in the mock earthquake program.  The drill really helped inform and educate everyone here on the possible

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Wheels for Meals Ride!

What could be lovelier than a bike ride through the wine country? And if it’s for a good cause then that is even better! Tomorrow, marks the 3rd Annual Wheels for Meals Ride! A selection of different routes and rides for varying skill leves, this bike ride benefits the local Meals on Wheels programs. Staff

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Alameda Hospital’s Community Health Fair!

On Saturday, Alameda Elder Services will be at Alameda Hospital’s Community Health Fair! Stop on by! We will be conducting modified versions of the Senior Fitness Test and handing out mini-first aide kits (while supplies last)! Come and meet with the Administrator of Alameda Elder Services and learn about the important impact exercise and therapy

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Be Prepared for the Flu, Get Vaccinated

The best way to prevent yourself from getting sick with the seasonal flu is to get your influenza shot from your local pharmacy or medical insurance provider.  Safeway, Walgreens, CVS, Kaiser Alameda, Alameda Hospital and many local pharmacies on the island have already received shipments of the vaccine and are prepared to give people in the

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Cold vs Flu Facts and Symptoms

The leaves are falling and the sun is going down sooner everyday.  Fall is here and Winter is not far behind which means that the Cold and Flu season is approaching quickly.  Often times it is difficult for people to tell the difference between a common cold and the influenza, but this helpful chart from

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