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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.
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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.
Care Partners: Friendships that Make a Difference
James Kallsen swept Diane off her feet at the age of 15 and in just six short days, they will be celebrating 51 years of marriage. These two exemplify what it means to be a match made in heaven! James and Diane are blessed with two girls and they both do as much as they can to support their parents however, “kids come and go, they have their own lives”.
Benefits of Having a Pet if You are Challenged with Alzheimer’s or Another Form of Dementia
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase a person’s daily exercise routine, they get us outside in the fresh air, and they increase our ability to socialize with like- minded...
A Continental Love Story: Olga and Walter
AgingNext Village Members Olga and Walter have been married for nearly 70 years and their story is one of love, commitment, and change. They have built a life together not once, not twice, but three times in the last 6 decades.
HHCN: More Seniors Age in Place Thanks to Growth of “Villages”
For a small group of people in 1999 Boston, moving into a retirement community was not desirable, making them determined to stay in…
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