Dialing the stress down at the holidays

The holiday season can be both a time of great joy and extra stress, especially for older adults and their caregivers. Holidays represent family, emotion,…

December 23, 2019

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Music is Magical

Earlier in her career, our founder, Janet Brush was a Geriatric Social Worker in New York City and would occasionally visit the Riverdale Jewish Home…

December 18, 2019

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5 Tips for a Safe & Healthy Winter

Even in moderate climates like the San Francisco Bay Area, winter brings shorter days, colder weather and less light. For the seniors in your life,…

December 12, 2019

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Visiting an aging family member: activities to enjoy

Let’s face it: the holidays can be simultaneously wonderful and stressful. The stress can multiply if you are a caregiver for an elderly family member.…

December 5, 2019

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November is National Family Caregiving Month

In 1997 President Clinton proclaimed November as National Family Caregiving Month.(4) This month we acknowledge all of those who care for family members, usually at…

November 1, 2019

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Placement Assistance

When loved ones are at a point where they are no longer able to remain in their present living environment, problems can impact the entire…

October 26, 2019

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Developmental Disabilities

Services for clients with Developmental Disabilities At Senior Alternatives, we apply the same social work skills we use with our seniors to our children and…

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Mental Illness Management

Senior Alternatives has a unique approach for helping manage the symptoms of mental illness. We also specialize in educating the client on daily life skills…

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Family Caregiver Stress

A major component of our service model is education for adult children to reduce their own stress around caring for their parent. If you are…

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