Recent studies show that seniors take between one and seven prescribed and over-the-counter medicines daily— this is why it is no surprise that an estimated 58% older adults experience medication errors. It is alarming that up to 23% of admission in a nursing home is due to an elderly person’s inability to self-manage his prescription
Read moreo honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Americans are asked to make Jan. 16 a
“day on, not a day off.”
Read moreBeing safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room possible for risks. Several common risks found in the kitchen are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer,
Read moreIf you’re not a fan of grapefruit, Ugli fruit is a good substitute! The Ugli fruit was found growing in Jamaica and is available from December through April (sometimes in the Fall!). It is a citrus fruit created by hybridizing grapefruit, orange, tangerine, and perhaps pomelo. In addition, it’s easier to know if Ugli is
Read moreDashing 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 moreDid you know that the average American gains approximately 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and the new year? While the holiday season is often very rewarding, the less than healthy holiday season diet and decrease in physical activity can be particularly problematic for the older adult and lead to decreased cardiac function, increased arthritic pain, weakened
Read moreThe holiday madness is over, and the time has come to face the new year; but let’s put that off for another day. We at Alameda Elder Communities hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to spending time with you this year. There are lots of changes coming up for
Read moreWe spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives… not looking for flaws, but for potential. ~Ellen Goodman
‘Tis the season for family, fun, and parties!
The holidays have come home at AEC facilities in the last two weeks!
Elders Inn on Webster had their holiday party on Thursday, December 8; they had a fantastic time and enjoyed an evening with family, their favorite musicians, and Santa!
Waters Edge Lodge on Harbor
Alameda Elder Communities is pleased to be an official drop off location for this year’s Toys for Tots toy drive. There are 4 days left to drop off a toy and help brighten a local child’s Christmas holiday. Anyone interested in donating a new, unwrapped toy to this year’s drive please bring it to
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