News, Blog & Events

News, Blog and Events

Look below to keep up to date on all the news about Aldersly Retirement Community in San Rafael, California. You’ll learn about upcoming events for prospective residents and find informative blog posts about topics of special interest for elders and their families. Check back often!

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Supporting Security, Care, and Community at Aldersly

Blog • December 15, 2024

For more than 103 years, Aldersly has been a place where older adults thrive in a cozy, comfortable, and connected garden community in the heart of

Cheering for Older Adults in the Workplace 

Blog • September 20, 2024

Recently, at a local event, I had the privilege of sitting next to an inspiring 80-year-old physician who remains actively engaged in research at

Generations on Ice: A Grandmother's Hockey Legacy

Blog • June 25, 2024

San Rafael resident Cynthia Heinrichs has deep roots in Marin County, having raised her family there. After a period of living elsewhere, she

Hold the Phone & Let’s Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults

Blog • June 14, 2024

As a career nurse now serving as executive director for Aldersly in Marin, I witness firsthand how loneliness affects older adults. Lately I’ve

Aldersly Wins Prestigious National and Local Awards

News • March 28, 2024

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Aldersly, a life-care community 20 miles north of San Francisco that has been serving older adults for 102 years,

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3 Key Approaches to Physical Exercise for Seniors

Blog • January 11, 2024

As we grow older, we begin to lose the strength and stamina of our youth. Still, we should do our best to remain active in our older years. There

Aldersly Receives Community Award

News • January 03, 2024

Aldersly, a San Rafael-based nonprofit Life Plan Community, is pleased to announce it has been awarded Holleran’s Choice Community Award after

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Aldersly Prioritizes Social Connections Amidst Loneliness Epidemic

News • October 22, 2023

The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness and isolation to be a public health epidemic. The advisory asserts that social connections

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Lunch, Learn, and a Plan for Living

Events • October 26, 2023

Join us for a delicious lunch and an informative presentation about the ins and outs of “Life Plan” senior living. You’ll learn exactly what a

Aldersly Breaks Ground on Expansion

News • August 03, 2023

Aldersly, a San Rafael-based nonprofit, held a ceremony to commemorate the official groundbreaking of the Marselisborg residence expansion

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Aldersly Breaks Ground on New Facility

News • August 02, 2023

Aldersly, a San Rafael-based nonprofit Life Plan Community, held a ceremony to commemo- rate the official groundbreaking of the Marselisborg

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Our Luncheon. Your Plan for the Future.

Events • August 14, 2023

Join us at our luncheon at the Acqua Hotel to see floor plans of our new expansion and learn what your future could be like in our beautiful Life

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Designing for Dementia: What to Think about When Creating Spaces for People With Memory Loss

Blog • July 12, 2023

Designing spaces for people experiencing dementia comes with specific and unique challenges. But before we start re-organizing, we need to think

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Join Us for Our Independent Living Expansion Lunch n' Learn!

Events • May 23, 2023

Don’t miss our Lunch n’ Learn! You’ll have the opportunity to view building designs and floor plan options (there are only a few residences

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Tips for Connecting with Someone with Memory Loss

Blog • April 17, 2023

Memory loss is a frustrating and challenging experience for both the individual who is affected and their loved ones. It can cause difficulties in