VIP Zip Is an Affordable Rideshare Program for Seniors
A coordinator with LIFE ElderCare acts as a liaison with ridesharing services like Lyft for seniors who need rides.
June 11, 2018
Being a Long-Distance Caregiver
Experts say that when caring for an elderly parent who lives far away, the most important thing is to join a support group with people experiencing the same challenges.
November 21, 2017
Life With a Discount
Senior citizens can look forward to price breaks and perks as they age.
August 16, 2017
My Two Total Hip Replacements
As scary as that sounds, these surgeries couldn’t have gone any smoother.
August 15, 2017
Design for Living Over 55
Phoenix Commons represents a new way to age in place, but this cohousing development seeks elders fired up for change.
August 14, 2017
Upscale Assisted Living Comes to Mariner Point
Retirement community giant Oakmont Senior Living believes in a five-star approach to service and residency. Crystal Robinson of Oakmont Management Group talks about the latest addition in Alameda.
November 26, 2015
Phoenix Commons offers cohousing for seniors in Jingletown
In East Oakland’s Jingletown, a new twist on senior housing is in the works. The neighborhood known for its artists’ lofts will soon be home to Phoenix Commons, a “cooperative lifestyle community” for older adults. The four-story complex of 41 units will be the East Bay’s first senior cohousing development, according to project CEO Chris Zimmerman. Look for it on 29th Street overlooking the waterfront, just off Alameda’s Park Street bridge. Move-in date: early 2015.
December 03, 2013
