We 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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One of our fearless hunters searching for the elusive egg.
Spring has come to Alameda Elder Communities, and we celebrated with the Annual Easter Egg Hunt! On Sunday, March 24, the families of our Residents and Staff came together for an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the Waters Edge Lodge. The Easter Bunny
Alameda Elder Communities is in the news again! On Wednesday, March 27th, Phoenix Commons, the newest development of the AEC family, was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle’s article, Senior “villages” keep people in their homes. Victoria Stone, the community development director for Phoenix Commons, was quoted as she discussed the development of this “village with walls”.
Read moreNow through April 15th, AARP Tax Assistance Program volunteers are available at Mastick Senior Center to provide free tax preparation services to low and middle income individuals with special attention to those 60 and older.
“To schedule an appointment, please visit the Mastick Office or call 747-7506. If you are uncertain whether you need to file,
Starting the month of February and running through April 15th, 2013, AARP tax assistant volunteers are available to provide FREE tax preparation services to low and middle income individuals focusing on people 60 and over. This program is being offered at the Mastick Senior Center located at 1155 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Appointments
Read moreThe Park street art and wine festival is quickly approaching, it is held on the last weekend of July and is considered one of the biggest events in Alameda during the summer. The 2012 Park Street Fair will be July 28th and 29th from 10am to 6pm. Alameda Elder Communities is pleased to announce that we will be
Read moreAlameda Fire department is offering an Alameda Safety and Accessibility Program that is free to low income seniors. The program offers a variety of home improvements that will help keep the people safe that are living with disabilities in their home. Things that are offered for free are installation of bathroom grab-bars, raised toilet fixtures,
Read moreMany people do not know that there is a fairly high rate of suicide in the senior community in Alameda County. The senior community only accounts for 10% or the population but people 65 and older account for 14% of all suicides. Luckily in Alameda county there are services offered to seniors who are
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