Eskaton in the News
Senior connections between the old and young in Nevada County
April 9, 2019
Around 2006, Marika Beck was visiting her grandmother in Tuscon, Arizona. While there, the current English teacher at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary of Learning noticed something about many elderly: they were disconnected from others.
“I just felt like there’s this whole group of people who have lived these incredible lives and are essentially housed away,” said Beck.
In February, 17 groups of 44 students were paired with about 20 senior citizens at Eskaton Village, a Grass Valley retirement community. In May, the students will produce 17 mini-documentaries, in addition to several written pieces, about their experiences with elders. Read more.
Why this Bay Area business wants an alliance with Sacramento region’s Eskaton
March 25, 2019
Carmichael’s Eskaton is once again growing its footprint in the San Francisco Bay Area as the nonprofit senior care company faces increased competition in Northern California from a number of rapidly expanding for-profit assisted living businesses with billion-dollar balance sheets.
Eskaton announced Friday that, pending state regulatory approval, it will take the reins of The Reutlinger Community, a 180-unit senior community in Danville that includes units for assisted living, memory care, skilled care and rehabilitation. Both organizations say they try to make the aging experience stimulating in environments that limit upheaval.
Eskaton Chief Executive Officer Todd Murch said the union could be completed as early as this summer. Since both organizations are nonprofits, he said, no money will change hands. The Reutlinger would become a subsidiary of Eskaton if their nonprofit affiliation is approved.
Reutlinger to partner with nondenominational management group
March 22, 2019
The Reutlinger Community soon will be under new management.
Long the primary Jewish assisted living/skilled nursing home in the East Bay, Reutlinger has signed a letter of intent with Eskaton, a large, nondenominational nonprofit that manages more than 30 senior care facilities throughout Northern California.
Though Eskaton will take over management once the transition is complete, leaders of both bodies promise that Reutlinger’s Jewish values and traditions will continue. The Danville facility, which accommodates up to 180 seniors, will still be called the Reutlinger Community, with minimal day-to-day changes anticipated for residents. Read more.
One hundred years and counting in Grass Valley
December 3, 2018
Currently there are five centenarians living at Eskaton Village in Grass Valley. According to the staff, all agree that the secrets to longevity include a healthy diet and staying mentally and physically active. They also reinforced the notion that having a positive attitude and a sense of humor also play a key role.
California’s Top Rated Local® Senior Living Communities Award Winner: Eskaton
November 30, 2018
Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Eskaton is a 2018 award winner for senior living communities in California!
Whether you or your loved one is looking for assisted living, memory care or independent living, look no further than Eskaton.
128 senior living communities named ‘Caring Stars of 2019’
November 13, 2018
Caring.com is releasing its list of “Caring Stars of 2019” today, and 128 senior living communities made the cut.
Any licensed senior living community with a profile in Caring’s nationwide directory is eligible for the award from the San Mateo, CA-based website, which serves as a resource for family caregivers. To earn it, communities must have had 10 or more consumer reviews on their listing by Oct. 15, with an overall average rating of 4.5 or higher on
Eskaton Embarks on Culture Change to Improve the Way Aging is Viewed
November 1, 2018
Eskaton launches “Age is Beautiful” to disrupt the status quo about aging in our society.
How does a nonprofit with 50 years of experience serving seniors shift our society’s perception on aging? Eskaton, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life of seniors, recently launched a campaign to compel people to think differently about aging.
InnovAge intends to open new PACE center in Sacramento, Calif.
October 24, 2018
The Sacramento center is in partnership with Adventist Health and Eskaton; InnovAge and Adventist Health also agree to grow PACE throughout the state
InnovAge today announced with Adventist Health and Eskaton their shared intent to partner in bringing a new Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center to Sacramento, Calif. InnovAge and Adventist Health are also exploring an expanded partnership to bring PACE to several other California communities. PACE is an alternative to nursing homes, designed to keep seniors living in their own homes and communities for as long as safely possible. Participants are primarily dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
In addition to its operations in four other states, InnovAge currently operates a PACE center in San Bernardino, Calif.
Local Volunteer Group Connects with Isolated Seniors through Daily Phone Calls
September 19, 2018
Far too many times senior citizens are forgotten, but one volunteer program is looking to keep elderly people connected one phone call at a time.
When Karen Staydohar volunteers at Eskaton, she spends most of her time on the phone, hoping to make a friend at the other end of the line.
Eskaton Telephone Reassurance connects isolated senior citizens on the phone with a volunteer for routine check-ins or just to talk about their day.
Eskaton Lifts the Spirits of Lonely Seniors One Phone Call at a Time
August 27, 2018
For more than two decades, Eskaton, a nonprofit organization serving seniors for 50 years, has reached out to homebound and isolated seniors via its Telephone Reassurance program. The program consists of volunteers who contact seniors to check up on them and provide an opportunity to socialize.
“Older people who are lonely are more likely to develop dementia than their more socially connected peers. In fact, studies show loneliness has physical effects that are among the most problematic in modern medicine,” said Linda Whiteside, Telephone Reassurance program manager with Eskaton.
Eskaton Village Celebrates with a Luau
August 2018
Eskaton Village Placerville ended summer with a big Luau celebration for its residents on Monday, Aug. 6. Residents were greeted with leis and aloha dancers performed a Hawaiian dance from all the major Polynesian island cultures. Residents also enjoyed the roasted pig feast. For more information on Eskaton Village Placerville, call Jane Young, director of resident services, at (530) 295-3400.
Eskaton Responds to the Caregiver Shortage by Launching Live Well at Home Caregiver Academy
July 23, 2018
Live Well At Home, Eskaton’s in-home care agency, introduces people to a caregiving career through its new training program.
Eskaton, a nonprofit organization serving seniors for 50 years, focuses on innovative solutions to workforce development challenges. One area of focus is the lack of qualified caregivers to provide in-home services to the aging population and people with disabilities.
“It is a challenge to find enough caregivers to meet the demands of the market,” said Tom Bollum, Executive Director at Live Well at Home by Eskaton.
Of the 10,000 Baby Boomers who turn 65 every day, more than half will eventually need some form of long-term care. According to the Chicago Tribune, the shortage of caregivers has reached a crisis level. Providers across the country are routinely reporting they can’t find and retain enough direct care workers.
“The Caregiver Academy is designed to attract and train those with a heart for caring,” said Bollum. “Attendees must first be accepted into the program. Then they will learn crucial caregiver skills, personal care, activities of daily living (ADLs), nutrition, food safety and dementia care.” To pre-qualify for this free training, each applicant must first complete a California Home Care Aide registration and Live Scan. Read more.
LeadingAge California Recognizes Eskaton With Two Prestigious Awards
Eskaton receives Best Practices/Innovation and Grassroots Advocate of the Year awards from LeadingAge California, the state’s leading advocate for quality, not-for-profit senior living and care.
“To be entrusted with the care and support of older adults is a privilege. The Innovation/Best Practices and Grassroots Advocate awards demonstrate our belief in continuing to provide the best possible services we can for seniors,” said Todd Murch, President and CEO, Eskaton.
LeadingAge California represents nearly 600 nonprofit providers of senior living and care – including affordable housing, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, skilled nursing and home and community-based care. Read more.
New Effort Aimed At Helping People With Developmental Disabilities Find Work
May 16, 2018
There’s a new effort underway to create job opportunities for young adults with autism.
A group of assembly members at the State Capitol are working on a bill to help people with autism find employment. According to those lawmakers, only six percent of young adults with autism are employed in California.
Assemblywoman Rubio works to create more job opportunities for people living with Autism. View press release video.
Edwards has been working at an elderly care facility for a year, and most recently at Eskaton in Roseville.
“I don’t know if I could ever have much more fun than this,” he said.
“The ultimate goal is to give them the self-esteem, they need to be able to move onto other careers,” said Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio. View video and read more.
100 Seniors to Get Connected with Tablets and Smart Phones
May 7, 2018
Eskaton, a nonprofit community-based organization serving seniors in the Greater Sacramento area for 50 years, is launching a groundbreaking technology solution for seniors living at Eskaton Monroe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, California.
“Eskaton Connect turns senior living apartments into smart homes and communication hubs, enabling each resident to experience more comfort, and engage with family and their community,” said Sheri Peifer, Eskaton senior vice president and chief strategy officer. “We partnered with K4Connect to customize its platform for our residents to use to turn on and off lights, set reminders, track fitness, video call family, promote life enrichment and much more.” Read more.
Officials ink deal to save popular Burlingame gym
May 1, 2018
A popular senior gym and health facility in Burlingame will keep running, as health care officials finalized a deal preserving the center once threatened to be shuttered.
The Peninsula Health Care District Board of Directors approved an agreement designed to maintain the health center on district land at 1875 Trousdale Drive, which was facing closure when Sutter Health officials announced interest in pulling the plug.
Officials from the health care district have since scrambled to preserve the facility, leading to a tentative agreement last month with nonprofit Eskaton to take over operations for the exercise and wellness programs. Under the most recent approval, details of the Eskaton arrangement were finalized. Read more.
Eskaton Ignites Potential Through Workforce Development Opportunities
April 27, 2018
Eskaton partners with California Conservation Corps, Pride Industries, CCC Foundation and Alta California Regional Center to help train people with disabilities.
Eskaton, a nonprofit community-based organization serving seniors in the Greater Sacramento area for 50 years, is teaming up with a number of workforce development organizations to help train people with disabilities. Project visionaries, Dr. Lou Vismara, M.D. and Michael Bernick, Esq., invited Eskaton to spearhead this endeavor. Read more.
Eskaton examines Activities of Daily Living and the needs of seniors
February 23, 2018
Eskaton explores the six most common Activities of Daily Living and offers education to adult children on recognizing signs of when an aging parent needs assistance.
Eskaton, a nonprofit community-based organization serving seniors in the region for 50 years, is reaching out to family caregivers and children of older adults to offer education and support. Classes and support groups include a four-part series “Caring for Senior Loved Ones” geared toward children of older adults who are caring for a parent and people caring for a spouse or loved one.
Tech Beat: Reemo, K4Connect and Eskaton Partner to Deploy Connected-Life Tech in California
January 24, 2018
California-based Eskaton, a nonprofit community-based senior living provider, and North Carolina-based K4Connect, a mission-centered technology company, recently announced a strategic partnership to deploy K4Connect’s senior living solution, K4Community, in communities throughout California.
Specifically, K4Community will be integrated into 10 of Eskaton’s planned and existing senior living communities in 2018.
K4Community permits residents to manage several aspects of their lives, including more responsive and personalized living environments, the streamlined capability to connect with loved ones and other residents, and the ability stay up-to-date with the latest events, dining, wellness programs, and community news. K4Community also provides staff in-depth management and analytics tools. Read more.
Hip Airbags Aim To Save Seniors’ Lives
January 19, 2018
Numbers show 1 in 4 seniors who break their hips die within a year. It’s one of the most common and devastating injuries among the elderly.
Recently, CBS13 profiled a product out of France aimed at breaking those falls. Now, a similar airbag technology is taking shape in the U.S., and it’s being tested out by a group of seniors in Carmichael, and they say they’re happy to be part of the solution.
Being active is a big part of Yen Lu Wong’s life, but at 75 years old, the retired dance professor realizes the risks that come with it.
“Falling could really change our lives,” said Wong.
She is one of about a dozen residents at Eskaton Village Carmichael retirement community helping to soften the blow.
It’s called Active Protection and is a wearable smart belt, similar to one featured at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month, that deploys airbags when a fall is detected. Read more.