Allyson Stanton Aging Solutions

09/30/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? Most definitely! Stretching helps you stay flexible for performing everyday activities, reduces your risk of injury, and helps delay the loss of mobility that often comes with aging. Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist about exercises that are safe and appropriate for your physical health.

09/03/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 “𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀.” We will discuss how caring for someone with dementia can bring grief long before a final loss. We will offer a supportive space to name the losses caregivers experience along the way, explore the emotions that come with ongoing change, and discuss ways to cope while staying connected in the present. There is no charge for this event, and dinner will be served.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
Complimentary

Please RSVP to Donna Haney by September 15. Email [email protected] or call (443) 583-0786. For questions, call (443) 812-1028 or email [email protected].

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brightview Columbia
6670 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
Jeannie Finnegan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 18 years of experience in senior care. As a dementia consultant and coach, she supports individuals and families with dementia education, teaching dementia care strategies as families navigate caring for a loved one, and encouraging caregivers to practice self-care. She provides staff training and education in memory care, assisted living, home care, and adult day programs, and she also provides care management and dementia care consulting services with Stanton Aging Solutions in Howard County and beyond.

07/24/2026

Very exciting news! A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that 1 in 17 dementia cases could potentially be prevented through shingles vaccination. Researchers analyzed health records from more than 509,000 people ages 66 and older who were admitted to U.S. nursing facilities between 2017 and 2022. The study found that patients who received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine within a year of admission had a 5.8% lower risk of developing dementia over the following four years. The findings do not suggest that the shingles vaccine directly prevents dementia. Instead, the vaccine may help protect against shingles, which can negatively affect brain health.

Source: https://buff.ly/xWzVzHu

Shingles, a condition triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in the body, can cause a “war zone” of inflammation in the brain.

07/17/2026

💪 🩺 💡 We often think of aging as a steady decline in our physical and mental abilities. But it's not always the case! A Yale study of 11,000 individuals whom researchers followed for up to 12 years found that nearly half of adults 65+ improved in their thinking, physical function, or both over time. Even better? People with more positive beliefs about aging were more likely to improve. A great reminder that getting older can still mean getting stronger and healthier.

Aging in later life is often portrayed as a steady slide toward physical and cognitive decline. But a new study by scientists at Yale University suggests an

07/13/2026

☀️ 𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁. Certain medications, chronic health conditions, and hot weather can increase the risk even further. Staying hydrated is important for maintaining energy, supporting healthy kidneys, regulating body temperature, and reducing the risk of falls, urinary tract infections, and confusion.

Here are some practical tips seniors can use to stay hydrated:

💦 Don't wait until you're thirsty. Sip fluids throughout the day instead of waiting for thirst to remind you.
⏰️ Set reminders. Use a phone alarm, smart watch or simple kitchen timer to remind yourself to drink regularly.
🍋‍🟩 Add flavor if plain water is unappealing. Try slices of lemon, lime, cucumber, berries or fresh mint.
🍉 Eat water-rich foods. Watermelon, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, lettuce, soups and yogurt all contribute to hydration.
💦 Keep water within reach. Carry a reusable water bottle or keep a glass of water nearby wherever you spend time.

06/30/2026

⚠️ 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱! The Howard County Government encourages community members in need of a place to cool down to stop by one of the Department of Recreation & Parks' three community centers, the Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 50+ centers, or a Howard County Library System branch during normal operating hours.

For hours and locations, visit:
🌡️ Department of Recreation & Parks: https://buff.ly/lAyIbfc
🌡️ Department of Community Resources and Services: https://buff.ly/zoU5kdD
🌡️ Howard County Library System: https://buff.ly/vJuvxCy

If you or someone you encounter needs shelter from the heat, please contact Grassroots Crisis Intervention's hotline at (410) 531-6677 for assistance, or go to its Crisis Center at 8990 Old Annapolis Road, Suite A in Columbia.

06/17/2026

👩‍🦳 🧓 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮, according to a new international study of more than 61,000 individuals aged 55 and older with hearing impairment. The researchers found that people who used hearing aids had a lower risk of developing dementia than those who did not use them. Overall, hearing aid users experienced a 9 percent lower risk. Hearing loss may contribute to social isolation, depression, reduced mental stimulation, and changes in brain activity, all of which may increase dementia risk. Although this study cannot prove that hearing aids directly prevent dementia, it’s worth considering for our overall health at any age.
Source: https://buff.ly/yZUwmCQ

06/10/2026

😎 🧴 🏖️ This summer, help your older loved ones stay safe by using a dermatologist-approved sunscreen regularly. Here's why it is so important for seniors:

☀️ Aging skin is thinner and more delicate: UV exposure can speed up wrinkles, age spots, and loss of skin elasticity. Sunscreen helps reduce further damage.

☀️ Medications and health conditions can increase sun sensitivity: Many common medications can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, increasing the chance of sunburn and irritation. Extra protection becomes even more important.

☀️ Skin cancer risk increases with age: Years of accumulated sun exposure raise the likelihood of developing skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Regular sunscreen use can help lower that risk.

06/02/2026

Join us June 17 for “Preserving Identity: Changing Social Dynamics & Friendship Friction.” We will discuss how our caregiving role can reshape our relationships with friends, including how isolation can arise when we feel burdensome to them or disconnected from them. We will talk about ideas for maintaining and cultivating our friendships despite the time constraints that come with caregiving. We will learn that prioritizing social wellness and connections is a vital part of caregiver self-care. There is no charge for this event, and dinner will be served.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM

Please RSVP to Wanda Boucher by June 16: [email protected] or (443) 583-0785. For questions, call (443) 812-1028 or email [email protected].

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brightview Columbia
6670 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
Jeannie Finnegan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 18 years of experience in senior care. As a dementia consultant and coach, she supports individuals and families with dementia education, teaching dementia care strategies as families navigate caring for a loved one, and encouraging caregivers to practice self-care. She provides staff training and education in memory care, assisted living, home care, and adult day programs, and she also provides care management and dementia care consulting services with Stanton Aging Solutions in Howard County and beyond.

05/27/2026

Older adults face unique mental health challenges — from grief and isolation to physical health changes. The right support, resources and connection can make a difference. Explore tools and help: https://buff.ly/ePKkNAg