Most New Long-Term Care Claims Are Filed by WomenWhile deciding to purchase long-term care insurance is a complex decision, it is one that women, in particular, may want to spend some time considering. Nearly two-thirds of new claims under long-term care policies in 2011 were...

ADG Referral Services, Inc. has successfully sponsored the 2012 Eureka Internship Program by Girls, Incorporated of Alameda County. Under general supervision, interns acquired knowledge and developed skills across a variety of topics of interest including professional level of planning, organizing, administering, and monitoring project functions,...

Many items that you no longer want or need are accepted by local Reuse & Recycling Facilities or Services.REDUCE - REUSE – RECYCLE at home, work and school County Recycling Hotline -- 1-800-750-4096Some of the Electronic Devices that are banned from disposal includes: Computers, Monitors, Printers,...

State Law prohibits the disposal of electronic equipment into landfills. Electronics including computers, televisions, stereos, fax machines, VCR's, printers and copiers must be recycled at a designated recycling facility.This is a partial list of companies that provide electronics recycling services in Alameda County. Contact companies...

Arthritis is the number one cause of physical disability in America. There are more than 50 million doctor-diagnosed cases. In California, 1 out of every 5 people lives with at least one of the 120 forms of arthritis. These people are our family, friends, colleagues...

OLDER ADULTS WHO HOARD: An Advanced Training for Service Providers Who Serve Older AdultsThis is an extended training based on Dr. Tompkins' presentation entitled, "Harm Reduction: A Pragmatic Approach to the Problem of Severe Hoarding," which he presented at the 14th Annual International Conference on Hoarding and Cluttering.May 23,...

A Lelaind Community A Community for Adults Ages 55 Years and OlderALC Programs:Housing Health & Wellness TransportationALC is an entity dedicated to providing supportive programs to individuals that would otherwise be living on the streets or relying on already overly-burdened government programs.They provide shared and private housing, consisting of; single family homes, cottages, studios, and in-law...

It is frustrating at times not to be able to do the things we once did or had been accustomed to doing on our own for many years. It’s even more frustrating for seniors with all the changes already taking place within, and not fully...

It is becoming more and more common for retired seniors to get bored with their everyday life routine. This can also cause depression. Some people think that becoming depressed was just a normal part of getting older. According to Lori Deschene of www.caring.com, approximately 2...