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
Building a New Kind of
Eldercare in the Bay Area
This month, our newest blog, part of our 25th anniversary series, explores our second decade, when Sage Eldercare Solutions went beyond care management.
As Sage Eldercare Solutions grew, one belief remained constant: quality care is about much more than meeting daily needs. In this latest chapter of Sage's 25-year journey, founder Nina Herndon reflects on how the organization has expanded its services to help older adults stay connected to the people, activities, and experiences that give their lives meaning and purpose. The addition of Sage Home Care and The Hummingbird Project enabled Sage to support clients in more personalized and engaging ways, while staying true to its original mission of helping people live well at every stage of aging.
The story also explores the origins of Sage’s Seven Domains of Wellness framework, which encourages caregivers to look beyond physical health and consider the many factors that contribute to overall well-being. It's a thoughtful reminder that even during life's challenges, opportunities for joy, creativity, connection, and fulfillment remain possible—and worth nurturing.
Celebrate the start of summer by creating a Summer Bucket List Tree! Invite older adults to write or draw something they'd like to do, learn, see, or enjoy this season on a paper leaf, then add it to a shared tree display.
This simple activity encourages goal-setting, sparks meaningful conversations, and promotes a sense of purpose and anticipation. Participants can share favorite summer traditions, explore new interests, and inspire one another with ideas for making the most of the season.
Wellness Benefits: Supports intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness by encouraging reflection, connection, self-expression, and engagement in meaningful activities.
Resources To Share
Alzheimer's Resources
In this month of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we share some helpful resources:
Reimagining Outdoor Engagement: Even short periods of time spent in nature can reduce stress and support memory functions. Here are some ideas to invite connection, no matter the cognitive ability.
June is Pride Month, a month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity, activism, and equality. At Sage Eldercare Solutions, we recognize and honor each elder's authentic self throughout the year, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. LGBTQIA+ elders deserve to feel acknowledged and understood. We consider ourselves allies, advocates, and partners to our LGBTQ+ elders.
Sage's commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our investment in SAGECare[1] cultural competency training at the Platinum level for our employees. This comprehensive training has equipped our employees to better support the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ elders. The result: we are delivering personalized care to all our clients, honoring their unique experiences and needs.
Miyoko brings creativity, compassion, and connection to her role as a Quality of Life Engagement Specialist. With a background in Ethnic Studies, Counseling Psychology, Expressive Art Therapy, and Transformative Studies, she is passionate about supporting older adults in discovering meaningful ways to express themselves and engage with their communities.
By building trust and creating welcoming spaces, Miyoko uses expressive arts and multicultural programming to foster creativity, self-expression, and social connection. Her work enriches the lives of older adults, empowering them to stay engaged, inspired, and connected while enhancing their overall quality of life.
Candid Sage
Sage and The Hummingbird Project at the Professional Fiduciary of California (PFAC) educational conference at the end of May.
(From left to right: Christa Kagin, Manager of Hummingbird Project Services, East and North Bay; Max Johns, Sage Business Development Manager; and Meredith Eden, Manager of Hummingbird Project Services for Sacramento and Virtual)
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Let's Get Away, Together series continues. We are so grateful to Family Caregiver Alliance for its generous funding of this exclusive, engaging, and uplifting virtual experience. Best yet, it is free for participants.
Please join us on Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm (PT) on Zoom:
June 9th: Let’s Visit the Waterfalls and Mountains of Africa!
June 16th: Let’s Explore the Frozen Continent: Antarctica!
June 23rd: Let's Enjoy the Sounds of Summer!
June 30th: Let's Get Our Kicks on Route 66!
July 7th: Let's Travel, Guided by Paintings and Exploring Where They Were Actually Painted!
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