Thrive at Home
Inspiration for Ageless Living.
In today’s world, people are living longer, with a focus on staying independent, active, and connected in their homes. Discover what thriving at home means and how to do it.
Is Volunteer Work Tax Deductible?
You became a volunteer because you care about your community and wanted to find a meaningful way to help others. But did you know that doing good work may not be bad for your wallet?
Village Movement Turns 20!
Our famous Stacy is not just a great cook; she is excellent at making crafts too. Create this super easy holiday Gnome! Perfect holiday decor or a gift for your loved ones!
Stacy’s Kitchen Presents: Stacy’s Craft Kitchen – Holiday Edition
Our famous Stacy is not just a great cook; she is excellent at making crafts too. Create this super easy holiday Gnome! Perfect holiday decor or a gift for your loved ones!
Pam and Charlotte: “AgingNext was our long-awaited gift”
The seventeen months that the Center was closed caused a grave hardship on many families. Caregivers were relied upon to provide daily activities, essential care, and medical assistance for their loved ones 24/7. The unfortunate effect on families was evident by the number of phone calls AgingNext received during this time.
Stacy’s Kitchen Presents: Chicken Enchilada Soup
Try this perfect weather soup!
Demystifying the Village
Anyone remember the old adage, “A friend in need, is a friend indeed?” The concept of surrounding ourselves with community is not new. Did you grow up not only knowing your neighbors socially, but also knowing they were there to help if you needed something? Do you remember going next door to borrow a cup of sugar? It seemed that our neighborhoods were full of helpers and many still are!
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.
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....
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...
The Importance of Kindness
Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Affection, gentleness, warmth, concern, and care are words that are associated with kindness. While kindness has a connotation of meaning someone is naive or weak, that is not the case. Being kind often requires courage and strength.
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