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!
Aldersly Welcomes New Executive Director, Mike Sharkey
News • January 24, 2025
Mike Sharkey Brings Over 20 Years Of Combined Experience in Senior Living Operations, Business Management, And Hospitality To Aldersly San
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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How to Spot The Early Signs of Dementia
Blog • April 03, 2023
Dementia is a progressive and chronic condition that affects cognitive function. This includes things like memory, language, perception, and
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Sharing Valentine’s Day Love to Someone with Dementia
News • February 14, 2023
It’s no secret that caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. However, if you love someone with dementia, you also know they can
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