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Ride Rite from Virginia Tech earned the winning title at the 2017-2018 Design Challenge at Stanford Center for Longevity. The innovative bike handle designed for older adults captured the attention of the judges and attendees at the April 18, 2018, event. Among the judges were Eskaton’s President and CEO Todd Murch and Chief Strategy Officer Sheri Peifer.

Sacramento, CA - 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 Blvd, Sacramento, California.

Are you looking for a way to learn about valuable senior resources in your area? Look no further than Eskaton's annual wellness fair. For the last 23 years Eskaton Village Carmichael has connected our residents and seniors in the community with businesses and services who are the best at what they do.

Sacramento, CA (April 2018) -- Eskaton partners with California Conservation Corps, Pride Industries, CCC Foundation and Alta California Regional Center to help train people with disabilities.

ROSEVILLE, Calif., -- Eskaton, a nonprofit provider of senior services celebrating 50 years in Northern California, recently launched a groundbreaking technology solution at Eskaton Village Roseville. “Eskaton Connect will turn senior living apartments into smart homes allowing each resident to manage their day-to-day activities,” 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 and much more.”

Eskaton communities ranked among the Best Nursing Homes in America by US News and World Report and received an abundance of honors from local publications and online review websites.

Homeless veteran gains attention of El Dorado County Homeless Outreach Team, also known at HOT. Eskaton partnered with HOT and local nonprofit organizations to help Navy veteran secure affordable housing in Placerville, California.

Eskaton receives rare certification from the National Readmission Prevention Collaborative. Eskaton’s Quality & Compliance team earned the Certified Readmission Prevention Fellow (CRPF), a rare distinction for senior care communities.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Throughout the month of September, Eskaton will host free educational workshops at 19 of their community locations for older adults to help improve balance and reduce the risk of falling.