Shardha, RN, Resident Care Coordinator and 3rd in command at the Inn, is one of the most dependable employees we have within our company. I’ll tell you it’s not exactly easy looking after the care of 53 residents, and looking after med nurses, LVNs, PCAs and CNAs, as well as fielding all questions from families, pharmacists and
Experience and expertise go hand in hand with Christine who has seen every part of the Inn as a PCA for more than 25 years. As part of a family who has been with AEC living in the early years at the Nursing Home, along with Cousin Larry and Hellane, Christine has been very much part
#wellnessWednesday #seniorhealth #eldercare
It’s been particularly warm in our lovely city of Alameda lately. That means it’s even more important than usual to stay hydrated, but do you know how to recognize the signs of dehydration? Here are a few top common signs you’re dehydrated:
Increased thirst
Dry mouth and skin
Rapid heartbeat
Dizziness and
By Sarah Vance.
Yes, we are in the middle of a health crisis. It is serious and we all should be informed. However, sitting around and worrying constantly is not healthy or fun. So I make sure we take breaks from all the news stories and social media feeds (affectionately known as ‘Doomscrolling‘ by Merriam
by Louisa Bannon
It’s easy to not want to do anything else physical after a workout, but stretching can actually help you feel better quicker and reduce your chances of getting a painful cramp. Stretching helps your muscles relax and improve the circulation of blood flow, which is critical after a workout. It can be
#Caregivertips #Caregivertuesday
Face masks are the new normal. A simple way to reduce the risk of contaminating your mask is to wash or sanitize your hands before you pick up a mask to put it on.
When taking it off, you want to reduce the risk of
Leann was something of a pioneer at AEC Home care being one of the first Home Care Attendants with the experience in caregiving that was a prerequisite to becoming an Advanced Home Care Attendant and filled the role nicely until she was placed as part of our in house staff at Elders Inn as our
Manzuma is one of the talented and experienced advanced caregivers who offer extraordinary care as part of our team. Manzuma regularly helps the elderly in our community who have more urgent needs and specific care requests that not just every caregiver can offer. We depend on Manzuma to offer her capabilities to those in our
Sia is one of our homecare team members out there in the community every day helping the elderly on a 1-1 basis and is always there and available to help whenever the need arises. That’s why we salute your efforts today on your first work anniversary at AEC Homecare.
You’re appreciated and we thank you
The immune system is critical in fighting against all #disease, including #Covid19. We work hard to keep those in our care in fighting shape.
One area we focus on is #sleep, a critical element in maintaining a strong immune system. We avoid items with caffeine later in the day,