Entries by Moira M
Mothers’ Day
Mothers’ Day has been linked to many different countries and cultures throughout the history of the world. Going back as far as the era of the ancient Roman and Greek Empires. When it comes to the history of the United States, Mothers’ Day was
Beware of Financial Abuse!
Financial abuse of seniors is on the rise.
According to the California Attorney General’s Office, the financial abuse of seniors is a rapidly growing problem. Seniors are often targets for corrupt telemarketers, lottery scammers, con artists and, worse yet, unscrupulous friends, family or caregivers.
Several common forms of abuse are listed below, along with ways to
Safe Travels!
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
Farewell to the Holidays, Hello Everyday!
The 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
The Holidays have come to Alameda Elder Communities!
‘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
Toys for Tots
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
New Prevention Program Supports Seniors and People with Disabilities
The 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
Toys for Tots!
Alameda Elder Communities is proud to be an official drop off location for Toys for Tots! We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, from today through Sunday, December 18! Please stop in at Waters Edge Lodge, Elders Inn on Webster, or Waters Edge Nursing Home to make
Boy Scouts and Seniors working together
The Canned Food Drive at the Waters Edge Lodge and Elders Inn was a great success. Residents, Staff, and family members all helped out by donnating food to the collections bins. We had several full grocery bags of canned and other non-perishable food that will help out those that are less fortunate during this holiday