Researchers Identify Bacterial Infection Tied to Alzheimer’s
Dementia, including Alzheimer's, is a complex condition influenced by various factors, not just aging. One notable factor is gut health, which can impact brain health significantly. Antibiotics and digestive issues can disrupt the gut microbiome, affecting cognitive...
Empowering Women to Age with Confidence: Free Solo Aging Workshop on October 29th
Join Kelila Heller, Eldercare Advisor from Assisted Living Connections, and Marty Stevens-Heebner from Clear Home Solutions for an insightful workshop, hosted by Senior Concerns on Tuesday, October 29th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road,...
When Caring for a Loved One Feels Overwhelming: Addressing Caregiver Guilt
We find that families often have guilty feelings around bringing in care to the home or about moving their parents to assisted living. Today we feature a real story, (names are changed) that highlights one of those families. Since last October, Deborah has been taking...
A Personal Story: Why Tami Podell Co-Founded Assisted Living Connections
When Tami Podell’s father was diagnosed with dementia, and her mother faced significant health challenges, Tami found herself overwhelmed by the complexities of senior care. Navigating this emotional and intense world without guidance made the journey even more...
Retirement Planning: Secure Your Future! A Lunch and Learn Panel Presentation July 18th
We invite you to register to join us for a lunch and a panel presentation! When: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12 Noon - 1:30 PM PST Where: 463 Pennsfield Place, Suite 100 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Industry Expert Speakers: John Mallett, America's Homeownership Coach Sara...
Finding the Right Senior Care with Assisted Living Connections
When Steve and Laurie Minor needed to find a suitable care facility for Laurie's 86-year-old mother, who was struggling with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, they turned to Assisted Living Connections. Tami from Assisted Living Connections spent a dedicated day touring...
Meet Tami Podell and Kelila Heller, Owners of Assisted Living Connections
At Assisted Living Connections, we understand the challenges families face when it comes to senior care and assisted living. Often, families reach out to us in moments of crisis, like when a loved one has an unexpected health emergency. We’ve been there too, having...
Celebrating Caregivers: Highlights from Senior Concerns Caregiver Recognition Day
On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, Assisted Living Connections proudly sponsored the Senior Concerns Caregiver Recognition Day, a cherished annual event dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of family caregivers. This special day provided a rejuvenating and...
Meet Jan Bearss at Assisted Living Connections
Meet Jan Bearss, our San Fernando Valley Senior Living Advisor. Jan has been our San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley Senior Living advisor for four years. Jan often assists her 89 year old mother, Jill, so she deeply understands the effort required to navigate the issues of locating optimal living and care arrangements for our cherished loved ones. By combining her personal and professional expertise, Jan helps alleviate the anxieties of these difficult decisions. She compassionately guides families toward the most suitable solutions to ensure the well being of their loved ones.
Unleashing the Love: Happy Holidays from the ALC Team
Kelila’s husband, Rob, with the Santa hat and their dog, Augie, with the reindeer antlers are part of Love On A Leash,® a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing volunteer pet therapy teams in meaningful and productive animal-assisted therapy. These owners and their doggies are committed to bringing comfort, happiness, and healing to people by increasing public awareness of pet therapy. Each month they visit assisted living communities and senior centers to share the love with the residents and staff.