Hydration for Health

We’ve all heard that we should be drinking more water but very few of us do anything about it. There are lots of excuses: “I don’t like the taste of water,” “I’d rather be drinking something like coffee or tea or soda,” “I just never think of drinking water,” or even “I don’t want to spend half my like in the bathroom.” But for all the excuses there remain very good reasons for drinking water. Primarily, we are water based creatures; our body is largely composed of water, normally 50-60%. So it only makes sense that our body needs water – and lots of it – to work properly.

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Exploring Our Community – Semifreddi’s

Once again residents of the Lodge are out and about exploring our community. This time our adventures have taken us to the delicious breads and pastries of Semifreddi’s, one of our favorite local bakeries. Our CEO, Lauren Zimmerman Cook, won a tour of the Semifreddi’s World Headquarters at a fundraiser for Alameda Meals on Wheels. Instead of keeping the tasty treat for herself, she offered it up to the residents of the Lodge. We were greeted at the door by Mike (official Mad Scientist, Chief Creative Officer, and Co-Owner), adorned with the latest in hair net fashions, and escorted on a 45-minute tour that was simultaneously educational, entertaining, and memory evoking.

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AEC Living Supports Girls Inc of the Island City

Last night we were honored to be recognized as a STRONG Partner of Girls Inc of the Island City. AEC Living supports our local community. Giving back and community participation are two of our core values, and giving back to our local youth is both an honor and a pleasure. The children of Alameda do so much for us: kindergartners entertain us with their songs, elementary and middle school students visit us to show off their musical style and reading skills, and local high school students work with residents to learn about the history of popular art and entertainment, it is our pleasure to support those organizations that work to support them.

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Live Big Band Tonight at Elders Inn!

Elders Inn residents and guests will enjoy the 30 piece Urquhart Concert Big Band tonight at 6:30pm in our lovely outdoor garden patio.

Music has been proven to increase cognitive awareness and assists in improved memory function. Come join us for this free concert and reap the benefits of music.

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July 4th celebration for Alameda seniors at The Lodge

The enchanting music of American composers filled the evening air along the Harbor Bay lagoon as the Urquhart Memorial Concert Band played on July 1st for The Lodge residents and their friends and families. Compositions by Henry Mancini, Irving Berlin and songs from Elvis Presley and other U.S. greats delighted the audience who joined the band in song for “God Bless America”.

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