The 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
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
We 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
October 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
How 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
Tomorrow 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!
During 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
In this article, writer Angela Hill outlines different aspects of aging and how it is important for seniors and family members to discuss and prepare for the future.
Older Americans who are “aging in place” are in danger of being stuck at home due to limited public transportation options. Even though the Bay Area is ranked as one of the highest in the nation for public transportation it is still stranding an estimated 135,000 seniors, which is a 35% increase since 2000. Studies suggest that the numbers of isolated seniors will increase in the near future if Congress moves forward with its plan to cut funding to public transportation services.
How this chronic form of stress can lead to heart disease
Lead writer: Ray Hainer
From Health.Com
Being alone can break your heart—literally.
People who lack a strong network of friends and family are at greater risk of developing—and dying from—heart disease, research shows. According to some studies, the risk of solitude is comparable