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Dementia Management

All of our Care Managers are experts in the field of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related memory disorders, with years of specialized education and work experience. With our well-trained Caregivers as part of the care plan team, we are able to implement strategies that make even the most challenging cases manageable. We pride ourselves in […]

Dealing with Resistance

At Senior Alternatives, we recognize that it can be a challenge to get a parent or family member to accept that they need assistance. For older adults, the difficulty accepting that they need help is related to a feeling of loss of control and a wish to not be a burden to family members. In […]

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Activity Planning

We prepare a tailored activity plan for all of our clients in order to enhance the quality of life. For clients with Dementia and Depression, we typically plan activities based on what they enjoyed doing in the past. We then tailor the activity to something they can do in their present functional status. Activities include […]

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 successful behavior modification protocol for dealing with problem behaviors that often turn into catastrophic events. We start by training our Caregivers to track all behavior problems as well as signs […]

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 cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes. 252,000 women in […]

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 raise money to continue the research needed to find a cure. Today, there is no cure and the incidence of Alzheimer’s continues to grow exponentially. Between 2000 and 2016, deaths […]

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 both Gerontology and Social Work from USC, and is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of California. We offer a unique home care model where our caregivers are […]

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 wide variety of national screening and educational campaigns. It is especially celebrated during the week leading up to Father’s Day. It is a time to raise the awareness of preventable […]

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 be a perfect way to stay connected, 1/3 of all Americans still report feeling lonely. The groups most affected are those under 25 and those over 65. A study at […]