Eskaton in the News
Eskaton Kids Connection Combats Loneliness by Introducing Elementary Students to Seniors
“When a child walks into a room with
older adults, the smiles are heartfelt.”
December 13, 2017
Isolation and loneliness contribute to many illnesses, such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia. According to Medical News Today, loneliness can alter immune system cells in a way that increases susceptibility to illness and premature death. To combat this, Eskaton, a non-profit community-based organization serving seniors in the Northern California, created its Kids Connection program.
Navy veteran goes from streets to a home for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2017
A formerly homeless Navy veteran in El Dorado County now has a place to call home thanks to the kindness of many in the community.
Keith Lozier moved into Eskaton Lincoln Manor in Placerville Monday, the first home he has had in years. Read more.
Homeless Navy Vet Given Apartment in Senior Community PLACERVILLE — After being homeless for nearly five years, Keith Lozier has a place of his own.
November 20, 2017
Lozier calls himself a “happy country hippie,” smiling and waving at people at a Cameron Park shopping center. That shopping center parking lot was Lozier’s home for years, and few people knew he was a U.S. Navy veteran.
“I figure I was going to die in a tent for the longest time,” Lozier said.
With the help of several VA groups, volunteers, and donations, Lozier is now an official resident at Eskaton Senior Apartments in Placerville. Read more and watch news video.
Eskaton Village Carmichael Care Center named one of the Best Nursing Homes in America
by US News and Word Reports
November 2017
Eskaton Village Care Center in Carmichael, CA, has an overall rating of Top Performing. It is a small facility with 35 beds and has nonprofit, corporate ownership. Eskaton Village Care Center is part of a continuing care retirement community. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid.
Senior care facility opens to public The Trousdale in Burlingame begins leasing ahead of grand opening next year
July 28, 2017
Construction of a Burlingame senior care facility designed to offer specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss is on schedule and rooms are already being rented, officials said.
Living space in the Trousdale is available on the market, as the 124-room project adjacent to Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame continues to be developed by the Peninsula Health Care District.
District CEO Cheryl Fama said enthusiasm is building as the care center continues to move toward its expected official opening sometime in the early part of 2018. Read more.
Why light is so important for seniors’ health
June 5, 2017
Marie Coolidge’s apartment at the Eskaton
Monroe Lodge was bathed in soft light on a recent afternoon, her
newly installed light bulbs glowing beneath white fabric lamp
shades around the living room where she spends most of her time.
The high-tech bulb system, installed last fall at the Land Park senior living community, is designed to provide extra light to residents whose eyesight may be fading as they age. The bulbs change color throughout the day to provide different types of light matching the body’s circadian rhythms, which determine when people should wake, work and rest. The new installation has improved seniors’ moods, helped them sleep and stopped many of them from falling when they wake in the night, according to a study on the project released this spring.
Eskaton Village lead housekeeper earns award for outstanding team member
May 2017
Candice Nutting, the lead housekeeper at Eskaton Village in Grass Valley, was given the Outstanding Team Member award from the California Assisted Living Association.
Awards were given based on their commitment to providing outstanding, quality care and service to residents in the assisted living communities where they work. Nutting will receive her award on June 5.
According to a release from the association, residents and staff describe Nutting as “quiet and unassuming, never one to seek attention,” yet her contributions to residents’ quality of life, overall community culture, and community-at-large are significant. As captain of the wellness committee, she helps residents, family members, and staff to get involved in healthy activities. In addition, she is described as an active participant in area fundraisers, helping to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure and the Relay for Life, among others. Read more.
Eskaton Partners with SMUD and Stack Labs to Enhance Comfort and Safety for Older Adults
April 2017
Eskaton recently partnered with SMUD, a community-owned and not-for-profit electric service, and Stack, whose light bulbs address circadian rhythm, to launch a technology pilot in order to measure the effect of lighting on older adults. The new pilot will shine a light on seniors to measure their sleep quality and reduction of fall risk.
Eskaton Lincoln Manor and Natomas Manor Named Communities of Quality
March 2017
Both Eskaton Lincoln Manor and Eskaton Natomas Manor were nationally recognized as Communities of Quality by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA). “Our community won because the staff are truly dedicated to making Lincoln Manor the best place for older adults to live,” said Elizabeth Catron, executive director, Eskaton Lincoln Manor in Placerville, CA.