Behavior Modification

It is well established that people with dementia are ultra-sensitive to stimulation from their environment. Taking this into consideration, our Care Management team implements a…

October 25, 2019

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Think Pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness

When we hear the word cancer, often times it elicits fear, despair, and panic. Among women, breast cancer elicits such feelings and understandably so. Breast…

October 11, 2019

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Ready, Set, Walk!

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's October 26, 201910:30amSan Ramon, CaliforniaWalk with or sponsor the Senior Alternatives Team! The Alzheimer’s Association has been working tirelessly to…

September 12, 2019

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Senior Alternatives Celebrates its 25th year!

Senior Alternatives Home Care and Care Management has been serving the community since 1994. Owned and managed by Janet Brush, she holds master’s degrees in…

August 10, 2019

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Think Blue – June is National Men’s Health Month

Since 1992, June has been designated as “Men’s Health Awareness Month”. The month of June is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness through a…

June 6, 2019

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Combating Loneliness Among Seniors

By now the evidence is abundant. Social connections or lack thereof significantly affect the health and well being of an individual. While technology seems to…

March 28, 2019

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Decreasing Chances of Social Isolation of Seniors During the Winter Months

he colder weather in the winter months can result in seniors deciding to stay home more. The elderly are not only more vulnerable to illness…

February 19, 2019

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How Weather Conditions Can Affect Seniors

Winter time brings cooler weather, which sometimes can be unseasonably cold. Research has shown that cold is felt less by the elderly, and their ability…

January 24, 2019

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Frontal Lobe Dementia

Many people have not heard of frontotemporal disorders, which lead to dementias that affect personality, behavior, language, and movement. These disorders are little known outside…

November 28, 2018

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