by admin | Jan 15, 2013 | ASEB news
Dear Friends of ASEB, If you or anyone you know is over the age of 70 and 1/2, I would like to let you know about a provision in the “American Tax Payer Relief Act”, H.R.8, which allows people who had to make a minimum withdrawal from an IRA in December...
by admin | Jan 8, 2013 | Blog
This month’s blog comes courtesy of ASEB Board President Lance Reynolds The world’s religions and our grandparents have always known the benefits of practicing thankfulness—think Grace before meals and our nation’s tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving. But...
by admin | Jan 3, 2013 | ASEB news
A bus that once carried ASEB participants to and from ASEB’s day program has found a new life. Beginning in January, the bus—which ASEB donated to the Adalberto Guirola Children’s Home—will leave the streets of the East Bay and begin traveling the rugged roads of El...
by admin | Dec 17, 2012 | ASEB news
The past year has been a rough one for adult day programs in Alameda County. On December 28, 2012, the Pinole Senior Village will close its Adult Day Care Program, joining Lifelong Medical Care’s Over 60 program, which closed in October; St. Peter’s Adult Day Care...
by admin | Dec 17, 2012 | Blog
For my last post of 2012, I’d like to share the story Judy and Alan Nelson, one of the many families who became part of the ASEB family over the years. Judith Nelson was one of the world’s most famous singers of Baroque music. In the San Francisco Bay Area, she was...
by admin | Nov 6, 2012 | ASEB news
Participants at ASEB’s Berkeley and Hayward centers are receiving special attention from AgeSong Institute intern counselors who are facilitating groups, working one-on-one, and providing therapeutic support to those who attend ASEB’s day programs. The eight interns...
by admin | Oct 8, 2012 | Blog
ASEB has just begun its official 25th anniversary year, and I am ready to celebrate. With everything we do at ASEB, it’s sometimes hard to remember to take time to stop, look around, and appreciate what we have. First on our list is to thank all of you—the supporters...
by admin | Sep 28, 2012 | ASEB news
ASEB is about to embark on an exciting partnership with the AgeSong Institute that will enhance the quality of its memory loss programming. Trained to work with premier health care systems throughout California, AgeSong interns will team with ASEB staff to provide...
by admin | Sep 28, 2012 | ASEB news
ASEB will be an inaugural host organization for Collabriv, a social venture that brings promising young international leaders (ages 21–26) to the San Francisco Bay Area to participate in intensive six-month internships. In early March 2013, a four-person team of...
by admin | Aug 31, 2012 | ASEB news
ASEB’s executive directors, past and present. From left to right: Diane Wong (1989-1995), Karen Grimsich (1995-2007) and Micheal Pope (2007-present). ASEB is kicking off its 25th anniversary year with a new logo, a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising...
by admin | Aug 31, 2012 | Blog
For the past ten years, I’ve spent my summer vacation running a one-week camp-designed curriculum for kids. Fifty to 100 kids ranging from ages two to twenty come from all over Contra Costa County to join us. The camp is free. I round up about twenty volunteers to...
by admin | Aug 23, 2012 | ASEB news
[white_space] Build up your brain with our new Early Stage Memory Loss Wellness Program [white_space] Designed specifically for people experiencing changes in memory, or people with the diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia. This program takes a proactive...
by admin | Aug 7, 2012 | Blog
In July we began our new fiscal year, one that marks the beginning of our 25th year of existence. We’ve come a long way since we opened our doors in Berkeley in 1989. From welcoming just 15 participants at the beginning, we now provide services for hundreds of...
by admin | Aug 7, 2012 | ASEB news
Beginning September 1, 2012, ASEB will offer care management and family support for individuals dealing with memory loss. Drawing on its decades of experience and expertise handling all aspects of respite care, ASEB will assist caregivers with a long-term care plan...
by admin | Jul 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Adult Day Health Care Association (ADHCA) recently announced it would file an appeal to challenge the state of California’s 10% reduction in the provider reimbursement rate. Berdj Karapetian, executive director of the ADHCA, said if the courts allow the state...
by admin | Jul 12, 2012 | ASEB news
Article from the San Francisco Chronicle about the disturbing changes that are happening with regard to CA state funding and Adult Day Care. Persons with middle and late stage dementia are finding themselves ineligible for the state’s new Community Based Adult...
by admin | Jul 9, 2012 | Blog
ASEB welcomed four new members to its board of directors at the last meeting of fiscal year 2011-2012. As we head into our 25th anniversary year, we are grateful for all the talented individuals whose vision, dedication, and commitment contribute to our goal of...
by admin | Jun 29, 2012 | Blog
People often ask how I cope with a job that’s so sad. The concern in their eyes is deep and genuine. They wonder how I can go to work every day and witness people who are dealing with memory loss, who are not going to get better, and who rely on the staff at ASEB to...
by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | ASEB news
Each of ASEB’s centers operates three vans that transport participants to and from the centers. Our drivers are trained to effectively understand the specific needs of individuals with dementia. This helps to ensure participant safety, and it saves money compared to...
by admin | May 29, 2012 | ASEB news
Leading experts on Alzheimer’s disease came together May 14-15, 2012 in Bethesda, MD, to identify research strategies that will accelerate the development of successful therapies. The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Summit 2012: Path to Treatment and Prevention was...
by admin | May 21, 2012 | Blog
Dear Friends, Our annual Art from the Heart fundraiser, which took place on May 3 this year, is always a wonderful homecoming for me. It reminds me—not that I need reminding—what a blessed place ASEB is, and how fortunate we are to have such committed and passionate...
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | ASEB news
Bay Area physician and syndicated columnist Kate Scannell writes movingly about her experience with dementia and ASEB in The Oakland Tribune. Read the article here:
by admin | Mar 14, 2012 | Blog
It’s been a roller coaster ride since the New Year began. And while there have been a lot of ups and downs, it’s hard to say how much forward progress we’ve made. The good news is that we’re still here, hanging on, doing our best to deal with challenges as they come...
by admin | Mar 13, 2012 | ASEB news
ASEB staff, current and past members of the board, and supporters from the community gathered in January for a strategic planning meeting designed to further ASEB’s mission. Bringing a wealth of talent, expertise, and years of commitment to Alzheimer’s care...
by admin | Mar 13, 2012 | ASEB news
In February 2012, the Obama Administration announced plans for a comprehensive national strategy to care for people and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Calling the disorder “one of the most feared health conditions,” the report states that the number of...
by admin | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again. On Thursday, May 3, 2012, ASEB will hold its annual fundraiser at the historic Piedmont Community Hall. Details to follow, but please save the date and watch this space for updates. Last year we raised $35,000 at Art from the...
by admin | Mar 9, 2012 | ASEB news
Cuts to the California state budget and the elimination of Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) as a Medi-Cal benefit forced us to make the difficult decision to close one of our three centers. As of February 17, 2012, our Oakland center no longer provides services to people...
by admin | Dec 13, 2011 | Blog
We faced many challenges in 2011 but, as the year draws to a close, I’m happy to announce a victory. On November 17, 2011, a federal lawsuit that challenged the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) planned elimination of Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) as...
by admin | Nov 28, 2011 | Health, Sport & Recretion
But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete framework of the theme, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No...
by admin | Nov 28, 2011 | Health, Sport & Recretion
But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete framework of the theme, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No...
