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AgeSong at Lake Merritt
Category: Health and Medical Retirement Homes Retirement Homes [Edit]
1800 Madison St(between 17th St & Lakeside Dr)
Oakland, CA 94612
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt
(510) 903-3600
2 reviews for AgeSong at Lake Merritt
2 reviews in English
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Review from sadie r.
San Francisco, CA
9/9/2011
My mother has lived at AgeSong Lake Merritt for about 6 months. It is a great place. The staff is warm and friendly. The apartments are lovely. The restaurant has good food. And the location is beautiful. For a senior who wants security and independence at the same time this place cannot be beat. I feel so fortunate that we found it. And, I hope my mother's health keeps up, and she can stay here for a long time. Even as she is starting to need more care, the care can be arranged and provided to her in her apartment, which really beats having to move to an assisted living facility. The downside to this location is that parking can be a challenge.
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Review from Elle W.
Berkeley, CA
4/12/2011
My parents moved in last week and this was the only place I found in the East Bay that respected them as people, who despite advanced age, might still be able to run their own lives. On top of that, the place is as gorgeous as it gets, with great views, great food, and lots of activities. Can you imagine: seniors not forced to eat dinner at 5 or 6 pm? Allowed to move in despite one member of the couple having some memory issues? Not being told by the residence how much assistance they need? This is a unique and special place.
Specialties
Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Respite and Transitional Care.
History
Established in 1995
AgeSong has five communities located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Offering a full continuum of senior care including independent living, assisted living and forgetfulness care, AgeSong offers vibrant, beautiful surroundings, specialized programming and community integration to move beyond the traditional medical model of care.
Meet the Business Owner: Dr. Nader Robert Shabahangi S.
Nader received his Doctorate from Stanford University, is a licensed psychotherapist, and is cofounder of AgeSong. His multicultural background has fueled his passion for becoming an advocate for marginalized groups and for creating programs with the purpose of caring more comprehensively for elders. As CEO, Nader ensures that the company's vision drives its decisions and plans for elder care services. In 1992, Nader also founded the Pacific Institute, a nonprofit organization that defines its mission as one of helping elders live meaningful lives. Nader is a frequent guest lecturer, including presenting at international conferences focusing on aging, counseling, and dementia. In 2003 he authored Faces of Aging, a book challenging stereotypical views of the aging process and of growing old. In 2008 he co-authored Deeper Into the Soul, a book aimed at de-stigmatizing and broadening our understanding of dementia.
