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Top Ten Advances in Alzheimer’s Research and Care for 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 | No Comments
Despite the economic downturn and all the other negative news that has bombarded us in the last year, 2010 was a very good year for the advancement of Alzheimer’s awareness, care and research. Although we still do not have a cure, we are one-step closer...
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Coming Together to Touch the Lives of Seniors During the Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2010 | No Comments
During the holidays many of us will spend our time with family and loved ones, enjoying the traditions that bring us joy through the spirit of giving and caring; however not all of us are this lucky. For many seniors the holidays are a time...
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No Blueprint for Grief

Posted on December 14, 2010 | No Comments
Last week Bryan McNutt was featured in an article in Gay San Diego newspaper. Bryan is the Director of Family and Support Services for Silverado Hospice – San Diego and his recent recognition is due to his work with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and...
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Replacing Drugs with Personal Care

Posted on December 6, 2010 | No Comments
Medicare spends over $5 billion a year on antipsychotic drugs. Many of those drugs are used by senior care facilities to subdue agitation and curb disruptive behavior among people with mental illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The percentage of nursing home...
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Jazz Musician Shares her Alzheimer’s Story in Song

Posted on April 22, 2010 | No Comments
Article from the NY Times: By PAULA SPAN Cynthia Scott’s voice came wafting out of my car radio on a Sunday morning. She’s a lovely singer, a veteran of jazz clubs and international festivals and, back when, one of Ray Charles’s Raelettes. But more than...
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Silverado Senior Living Brings Award-Winning Expertise in Memory Care to Los Angeles

Posted on March 26, 2010 | 2 Comments
Silverado Senior Living is proud to announce the opening of its newest memory care community in Los Angeles, California. Silverado Senior Living-Beverly Place is centrally located near Cedars Sinai, Olympia and UCLA medical centers. In addition, residents and family members will have access to many...
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Assisted Living Federation of America announces Hero Awards and Best of the Best Awards

Posted on March 23, 2010 | No Comments
ALFA Hero Award Winner: Congratulations Diego Gutierrez, Caregiver, Silverado Senior Living- Belmont Hills! “Nominated by residents, family members, supervisors, and colleagues, the ALFA 2010 Heroes, and all of those who were nominated, are the outstanding individuals who every day show their strong commitment to serving...
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A Night at Terrace Park

Posted on March 12, 2010 | No Comments
Beautiful arrangements of bright rainbow-colored flowers covered every inch of the venue and perfumed the air. After walking a short red carpet through a gold and cream balloon archway, guests were greeted with smiling faces and received elegant programs. Amazing appetizers, crepe bar, carving station,...
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Angel of Mercy Award: Nominate an Outstanding Caregiver

Posted on March 12, 2010 | No Comments
CALLING SILVERADO EMPLOYEES! If you know an outstanding caregiver who deserves special recognition for their exceptional service to seniors, nominate them today for the Angel of Mercy Award “The National Senior Living Providers Network believes that there are so many unsung heroes in Senior Care,...
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Days with My Father

Posted on March 1, 2010 | No Comments
The frustration of caring for an aging parent with dementia is a difficult task for many children. Those afflicted with this disease become easily confused, agitated and can often forget the greatest moments of their lives. In this report, meet a man who used his...
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