AgingNext Blog
Live Well. Age Well.
Aging well starts with eating right, staying active, and thinking positive. Learn how to take good care of your body and your mind with timely tips from our Thrive at Home Specialists.
How much water should you drink each day?
Gale began attending the AgingNext Caregiver Support Group meetings over 17 years ago when her father was diagnosed with Leukemia. Shortly after his passing, her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Gale became her caregiver. To better prepare for what lay ahead, Gale became a Certified Gerontologist.
Volunteer Spotlight: Gale Taylor
Gale began attending the AgingNext Caregiver Support Group meetings over 17 years ago when her father was diagnosed with Leukemia. Shortly after his passing, her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Gale became her caregiver. To better prepare for what lay ahead, Gale became a Certified Gerontologist.
Vinnie & Hilda: “Our friendship helps us both feel less lonely.”
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the need for socialization, no matter your age, to the forefront. Many feel lonely and isolated and are trying to adapt to new ways of engaging with family and friends.
2020 has changed many things… but not Bill and Pat!
We have all heard the phrase that in life, “change is the only constant”. This has certainly been true the last few months. During these unprecedented times, it is nice to know that the cornerstones of life remain the same.
AgingNext 45th UnBirthday Party Celebration Video
AgingNext is proud to provide programs and services to seniors and their families helping them to live well and age well in their own home.
Please enjoy watching the video which tells the story of our 45 years of service in our community.
Villages and Self Reliance
Villages thrive in the belief that independence is made possible through interdependence. Often times Village Membership extends the period of aging-at-home and data suggests Village members feel more socially connected and feel less isolated.
Stacy Mittelstaedt: AgingNext Director of Volunteers
Source: Claremont Courier/ By Mick Rhodes, 9/17/20 Many parents advise their kids to get an education and have a solid career in place before pursuing their dreams. Others urge them to follow their passion and the money will find them. Some are lucky enough get both....
A Very Merry UnBirthday Party!
AgingNext is Celebrating 45 Years of Service!
7 Ways to Reduce and Prepare for Aggressive Dementia Behaviors
Our “new normal” created by the COVID-19 pandemic can be very unsettling for a person who lives with dementia. Unfortunately, aggressive behavior can surface at any time when a loved one has dementia and caregivers need to have the tools to help them through this...
#COVIDCANTSTOPGOOD
A public health crisis like the coronavirus can cause uncertainty and stress for people of all ages, and the isolation caused by social distancing can feel lonely. These feelings may be new for some. But for many of the older adults served by AgingNext, 78% of whom are considered low-income and 63% of whom are homebound, stress and loneliness are experienced regularly. This crisis only exacerbates those feelings.
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