Alameda Elder Services (AES) threw open the doors and welcomed the community last Thursday with raffle prizes, refreshments and senior fitness tests.
Therapist, trainers and wellness coordinators were on hand to explain the benefits of AES senior-focused services including Medicare-approved therapy and customized one-on-one personal training.
AES takes pride in helping seniors gain greater
On Saturday, October 19, several members of the AEC staff pedaled their all at the 5th Annual Wheels for Meals!
Moira Morris (HR), Lauren Zimmerman Cook (CFO), David Ballerini (Administrator), and Stephen Zimmerman (Administrator) plus accompanying children pose at the finish line.
The Wheels for Meals bike ride is a fundraiser for Alameda County Meals
Please join us this Thursday, October 17, from 4-6pm to explore the services provided by Alameda Elder Services. Come and learn about the services we provide and meet our wonderful personal trainers and therapists. There will be refreshments and door prizes!
A member of AEC since 2007, Alameda Elder Services is a Medicare approved, out-patient
The Waters Edge Lodge and Elders Inn are pleased to announce Alameda Elders Communities is sponsoring the next seminar in the Elders Village Talks series.
The next seminar will topic will be:
Dental Health
Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 6:30 pm
During this seminar you will learn why dental care so important, the proper techniques to use at home, how proper
Read moreAlameda Elder Communities’ residents and staff are getting their flu shots this week. The 2013-2014 Flu Season runs from October to May, peaking in January and February.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), adults 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with young, healthy adults.
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re asking the right questions about an assisted living community, you’ll be glad to hear that AARP has put together a handy document which is available online and can easily be printed out for your convenience.
Just go to:http://assets.aarp.org/external_sites/caregiving/checklists/checklist_assistedLiving.html
AARP.org has a reference section called Caregiving Resource Center that has
Join us for this event with Dr. Forrest Beaty from Vitas, and learn about Palliative care.
What is Palliative Care?
How is Palliative care different from Usual care and Hospice?
Why is understanding prognosis and treatment options important?
When: Wednesday, August 14th @ 6:30pm
Where: Alameda Elks Lodge
2255 Santa Clara ave,
Alameda seniors celebrated National Senior Health& Fitness Day on May 29th on the terrace of the Waters Edge Lodge, overlooking the Bay Farm lagoon. The Safeway pharmacist provided free blood pressure checks, Alameda Elder Services tested fitness levels, HealthNet distributed tote bags and health information and Alameda Elder Communities staff served healthy snacks, refreshments and
Read moreWe know that sitting is bad for your health, so here’s a link to a brochure from the American College of Sports Medicine that gives you great ideas of how to stay more active.
http://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/reducing-sedentary-behaviors-sitting-less-and-moving-more.pdf
Read moreAge of Champions tells the story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. You’ll meet a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, and hard-hitting grandmothers who triumph over the limitations of age.
This PBS documentary is a powerful resource for senior advocates hoping to start a
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