A monthly newsletter with ideas, insights, and resources for improving the Quality of Care and Quality of Life for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Created by The Hummingbird Project and Sage Eldercare Solutions
Sage's Early Years: The Eldercare Landscape
We continue the story of Sage Eldercare Solutions in our latest blog, Sage's Early Years: The Eldercare Landscape. Our reflection on the first decade after Nina Herndon founded Sage in 2001 highlights how much the eldercare field has changed over the past 25 years.
For Sage, our mission, however, has not changed from Day One.
In the early 2000s, eldercare practices often overlooked emotional well-being and the need for whole-family guidance. Sage Eldercare Solutions began with a simple but transformative idea: care should go beyond basic needs to enrich quality of life.
In her own words, you'll discover how founder Nina Herndon introduced a hospitality-inspired approach that prioritizes connection, dignity, and peace of mind for both older adults and their families. Check it out now and tell us what you think.
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month—a reminder of the powerful role movement, rhythm, and creativity can play in supporting quality of life.
We invite you to try a simple, adaptable activity for any aging adult, at any level:
🎶 “Rhythm & Flow” Experience
Play a favorite song and explore gentle, expressive movement—tapping fingers, swaying, clapping, or using a scarf to move with the music. There’s no right or wrong way—just an opportunity to connect through rhythm and presence.
For those living with Parkinson’s, rhythmic cues can sometimes support coordination. For everyone, music offers something universal: joy, memory, and shared connection.
✨ Tip: Follow their lead—notice what sparks engagement and gently build from there.
This month, let creativity be about connection—one moment, one movement, one shared rhythm at a time.
Resources To Share
Parkinson's Directory
For Parkinson's Awareness Month, we want to share Sage's exclusive directory for individuals living with Parkinson's.
Our blog, Parkinson's Disease Exercise Therapy (written by Nina Herndon, Sage founder and Executive Director) highlights the benefits of various exercise options, including dance, Tai Chi, and boxing. Nina points out that physical exercise can hold equal importance to medication in achieving optimal outcomes.
In Sage's Directory of Resources for People Living with Parkinson's Disease, you'll find a range of exercise options and support groups in Northern California.
The resources cover both virtual and in-person programs. Check out this valuable resource!
We’re excited to share that Sage Eldercare Solutions and The Hummingbird Project will be exhibiting at the 42nd ALCA National Conference in Austin, Texas.
This year's theme, “Pushing Our Potential: Amplify Aging Life Care,” reflects the heart of the work to elevate care, connection, and quality of life for older adults. Plus, we are so honored that our founder and Executive Director, Nina Herndon, is serving as president of ALCA's board this year.
You can find us in the Exhibitor Hall—stop by to say hello, connect with our team, and learn more about how Sage and The Hummingbird Project are supporting meaningful, person-centered care.
We'd love to see you there!
Sage Employee Spotlight
Krista MacKinnon,
Business Development Manager
Krista MacKinnon brings more than 20 years of experience in counseling, social impact, and healthcare business development to her role at Sage Eldercare Solutions.
She began her career as a family counselor, supporting individuals and families as they navigated complex mental health challenges—an experience that continues to shape her empathetic approach.
Driven to broaden her impact, Krista founded an international platform that connects families with mental health resources and community, and later built strong referral partnerships across healthcare and treatment settings.
At Sage, Krista connects families and professionals to compassionate, high-quality care, grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, respect, and a meaningful life.
Meet Krista at the 2026 Aging Life Care Conference: April 22 - 25
📍 Krista will be at ALCA, representing Sage Eldercare Solutions and The Hummingbird Project—be sure to stop by the booth and say hello!
Candid Sage
Business Development Managers, Max Johns (left) and Krista MacKinnon (right) with Kari Rogenski, Co-Creator, The Hummingbird Project and Consultant to Sage
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The journeys provided byLet's Get Away Together continue: the program's 28th series! We are so grateful to Family Caregiver Alliance for its generous funding, which makes this exclusiveinteractive experience free for participants.
Let's Get Away, Together's participants -- and their caregivers-- can enjoy an engaging, fun, and uplifting virtual journey. See for yourself: Please join us on Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm (PT) on Zoom:
April 14th: Let’s Visit Amsterdam, "The Venice of the North!"
April 21st: Let’s Explore Earth Day and how it is Celebrated Around the World!
April 28th: Let’s Explore the History and Joy of Disney! ”
May 5th: Let’s Run for the Roses: The Kentucky Derby!
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