Dress for Warmth
With the drop in temperature, there is an increase in hypothermia in seniors. Hypothermia is a condition where the body temperature dips too low. More than half of hypothermia-related deaths were of people over the age of 65. So don’t let indoor temperatures go too low, not below 65 degrees. Dress in layers, wear warm clothing, and when going outside include a warm hat, gloves and a scarf.
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Thank you Elders Village for the great educational talk about safety! Everyone present learned a lot.
Dena Aindow from the District Attorney’s office talked to us about “good habits” to help keep ourselves safe from frauds and scams.
Captain Michael DeGrano from the Alameda Fire Department spoke about Disaster Preparedness and gave us some homework to
Alameda Elder Services (AES) threw open the doors and welcomed the community last Thursday with raffle prizes, refreshments and senior fitness tests.
Therapist, trainers and wellness coordinators were on hand to explain the benefits of AES senior-focused services including Medicare-approved therapy and customized one-on-one personal training.
AES takes pride in helping seniors gain greater
Please join us this Thursday, October 17, from 4-6pm to explore the services provided by Alameda Elder Services. Come and learn about the services we provide and meet our wonderful personal trainers and therapists. There will be refreshments and door prizes!
A member of AEC since 2007, Alameda Elder Services is a Medicare approved, out-patient
Alameda Elder Services is proud to announce that with the beginning of the new year, Select Therapies is now our new therapy service partner!
Being 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 for possible risks. Several common risks in the bedroom are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer, more
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 for possible risks. Several common risks in the bathroom are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer, more
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 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
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