Dashing through the snow…
Dashing through the snow doesn’t always seem like the safest route one can take while traveling during the holidays. While this time of year can be a great time to visit with friends and family from both near and far, traveling is not always easy for seniors. Below are a
Read moreThe Alameda Fire Department, working with the Housing Authority, Mastick Senior Center, Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Club, and Alameda Hospital has developed a new program that combines support for seniors and people with disabilities. The Housing Safety and Accessibility Program blends the City’s existing Accessibility Modification Program with key elements of the former Senior Safety Program. This new
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The Alameda Hospital public relation committee met last Tuesday with Chris Zimmerman to discuss how Alameda Elder Communities continuum of care works to service the Alameda community. After the presentation the hospital committee and AEC discussed how both entities could work together to better serve the community of Alameda seniors. Committee also discussed the benefit
Read moreEvery year from from October to December Medicare has Open Enrollment in which individuals have the opportunity to sign up for Medicare or change their health care plans associated with Medicare. This is a great opportunity for people to make adjustments to their health care coverage or learn more about different health care plans. This
Read moreOn 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreOctober is Aging in Place Successfully Month! Aging in place allows one to remain living in the same environment while receiving necessary assistance and care to deal with the intricacies of growing older. Through the development of cohousing situations, the village movement, and other means, it is becoming easier for seniors to remain where they
Read moreHow this chronic form of stress can lead to heart disease
Lead writer: Ray Hainer
From Health.Com
Being alone can break your heart—literally.
People who lack a strong network of friends and family are at greater risk of developing—and dying from—heart disease, research shows. According to some studies, the risk of solitude is comparable
Diabetes mellitus us a common disease in elderly; the majority of people with diabetes are aged over 65 years. The risk of hip fractures is 1.5 to 12 times higher in patients with diabetes compared to non-diabetic patients. Furthermore, patients with diabetes are at heightened risk for atypical fractures. Below is a summary of an
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