You can often find Orman in the Med Aide office peering over her pouring and logging the usual meds, delivered in big bags from our pharmacies in the community. There’s a lot of detailed work that goes into managing the medications for our residents at Elders Inn because the needs of our residents are always changing as
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Did you skip breakfast again this morning? Maybe because you overslept this morning or because you believe it will help you lose weight? Stop doing that! Eating breakfast is essential to balancing your blood sugar levels, energizing your body, and stimulating your metabolism. Breakfast doesn’t have to be a complicated and fancy meal. Something simple,
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Steve was at one time our talented Med Tech at Elders Inn and went on to fill the patent leather shoes Carlo left behind as Associate Administrator. Steve not only does his job very effectively but is also one of the most affable and friendly spirits at the Inn. You’d be hard pressed to find
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Did you know that staying positive can lower the level of stress in your life? It can also improve your psychological and physical being because it affects your outlook on life. For #wellnesswednesday this week, let’s keep things simple: offer more smiles than frowns, more assistance than criticism, and make more friends than enemies. My
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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
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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
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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