What could be lovelier than a bike ride through the wine country? And if it’s for a good cause then that is even better! Tomorrow, marks the 3rd Annual Wheels for Meals Ride! A selection of different routes and rides for varying skill leves, this bike ride benefits the local Meals on Wheels programs. Staff
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On 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
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ALAMEDA, Calif., October 11, 2011 — Following the District Board Meeting held on October 10, 2011, the City of Alameda Health Care District announces the approval of a resolution that would allow Alameda Hospital to pursue the expansion of its current capacity to provide long term care to the community by subletting and operating the
Read moreWe are pleased and proud to announce that the first issue of Alameda Senior Magazine has been published and put in the mail! Those who signed-up at one of the local street fairs to receive their issue in the mail should receive their copy any day. If you did not sign-up to be on the
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 often can your enjoyment of good food and dessert be an actual help to those who are hungry? At least once a year if you participate in the Dine Out for Meals on Wheels fundraiser! Yesterday afternoon Residents of the Waters Edge Lodge and Elders Inn on Webster join together over ice cream at
Read moreTomorrow Residents and Staff of Alameda Elder Communities will be participating in the Dine Out for Meals on Wheels fundraiser. Please join us as we enjoy ice cream at Tucker’s and dinner at Tomatina’s restaurant!
Read moreDuring the retirement phase of the family life cycle, many changes occur in your life. Welcoming new family members or seeing others leave your family is often a large part of this stage as your children marry or divorce or you become a grandparent.
This stage can be a great adventure where you are free from