Allyson Stanton Aging Solutions

01/19/2026

🗓️ Secure your spot now! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 “𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲,” 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝟰 𝗣𝗠. We understand how difficult it can be to know when to seek additional support for your older loved one. Join us for an informative discussion on recognizing when care needs change and planning ahead with confidence.

We will discuss:
💗 Signs your loved one may need more support
🏠 Home care versus senior living options
👩‍⚕️ Types of care: independent, assisted, memory care, and hospice
✔️ Why planning ahead matters

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘆@𝗺𝗵𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 (𝟰𝟭𝟬) 𝟳𝟭𝟱-𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟬.

Morningside House of Ellicott City
5330 Dorsey Hall Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042

About the Presenter
Jeannie Finnegan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 18 years of experience in senior care. As a dementia consultant and coach, she helps families navigate care decisions, provides practical strategies, and supports caregiver well-being. She also offers dementia education and training across home care, assisted living, and memory care communities.

01/13/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 “𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱” on Wednesday, January 21 from 6 PM to 7 PM. This will be an opportunity to look back at 2025 and think about what went well in our caregiving journey and what was most challenging. We will review the current needs and goals, and begin to develop an action plan for the weeks and months ahead. This can include developing or revising a care plan for our loved one and a better self-care plan for ourselves. Join us for this supportive and helpful time of learning and sharing.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brightview Columbia, 6670 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Please RSVP to Wanda Boucher: WBoucher@bvsl.net or (443) 583-0785. For questions, call (443) 812-1028 or email help@stantonagingsolutions.com.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
Jeannie 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.

01/08/2026

🏠 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟲𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Many older adults enjoy the freedom of living on their own, but spending time with others is still important for their mental health. This winter, help them to maintain friendships through their faith communities, senior centers or clubs for shared interests. You can also schedule regular opportunities to connect, like weekly phone calls, dinners or video calls. 📱🍽️ 💻 If you're interested in other ways to support your older loved one who lives alone, contact us at help@stantonagingsolutions.com or (443) 812-1028 for a complimentary 15-minute conversation.

12/31/2025

🎉 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! We’re grateful for the families, partners and community we serve and look forward to continuing this important work together in the year ahead. 🥳 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 6️⃣

12/05/2025

🎄 🕎 🎉 The Mid-Atlantic Baltimore Chapter of the Aging Life Care Association gathered this week at The Wine Collective in Baltimore, not only to celebrate the holidays but also to continue building relationships and supporting one another. There’s something special about being surrounded by colleagues who truly understand the work we do and the heart behind it.💗

11/26/2025

Are you a caregiver looking for support during the holidays? 🕎 🎄 🎁 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 “𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴” on Wednesday, December 3 from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cultivating gratitude as a caregiver is essential for finding joy and fulfillment in the midst of caregiving challenges. With the stress, activity, and emotion of the holidays upon us, it's an important time to learn and practice strategies that can help us experience more gratitude, stress relief, and moments of comfort and joy that enhance overall well-being.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brightview Columbia, 6670 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Please RSVP to Wanda Boucher: WBoucher@bvsl.net or (443) 583-0785. For questions, call (443) 812-1028 or email help@stantonagingsolutions.com.

11/24/2025

🧠 I’m proud to be a member of COGS, a network of professionals dedicated to serving older adults. Last week, I enjoyed listening to guest speaker Dr. David Ajibade and his presentation, “Keeping Your Marbles,” which discussed science-backed ways to maintain brain health. This aligns closely with our work supporting older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias — from care management to helping families find the right resources at the right time. Interested in a free 15-minute discussion? 📩 Email help@stantonagingsolutions.com, 📞 call (443) 812-1028, or send me a direct message.

11/20/2025

🧠 💪 🩺 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲? The McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital has developed a science-backed survey that looks at physical, lifestyle and social-emotional factors to assess brain health. Take the test here: https://buff.ly/AyskBeO and talk to your health care provider about your results. Are you concerned about a family member with declining brain health? Contact us at help@stantonagingsolutions.com, (443) 812-1028, or send us a direct message For a complimentary 15-minute conversation.

11/18/2025

🕎 🎄 🎁 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 “𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴” on Wednesday, December 3 from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cultivating gratitude as a caregiver is essential for finding joy and fulfillment in the midst of caregiving challenges. With the stress, activity, and emotion of the holidays upon us, it's an important time to learn and practice strategies that can help us experience more gratitude, stress relief, and moments of comfort and joy that enhance overall well-being.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brightview Columbia, 6670 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Please RSVP to Wanda Boucher: WBoucher@bvsl.net or (443) 583-0785. For questions, call (443) 812-1028 or email help@stantonagingsolutions.com.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
Jeannie Finnegan graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. Jeannie's specialties include the use of music as a therapeutic tool, sensory stimulation and other meaningful pursuits, for enhanced care and quality of life. Jeannie is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, educator and dementia care consultant with Stanton Aging Solutions, a geriatric care management agency in Columbia, Maryland.

11/10/2025

🍽🍗🥧The Howard County Memory Café closed out the year with a heartwarming “Giving Thanks” dinner — a celebration of connection, gratitude, and community. Each month, the Café offers a safe and relaxed space where people living with early-stage memory loss — including dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s — can come together to share laughter, stories, and support.

At these free events, families and friends bond over shared experiences, while health professionals and special guests offer helpful insights and encouragement.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and already look forward to seeing more of you in the new year on the first Wednesday of each month at the East Columbia 50+ Center.

These events are made possible by Right at Home of Howard County and the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/aging-independence

10/15/2025

🧠 💪 👩‍⚕️ More than 25% of caregivers report that their care recipient has Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another memory-related impairment, according to the “Caregiving in the US 2025” report by and . Do you care for a loved one with a memory issue? We can help you navigate their care plan and access the right resources for their needs. Contact us at help@stantonagingsolutions.com, (443) 812-1028, or send us a direct message.

— 2025 Report Transforming Family Caregiving Through Data 63 Million the number of Americans providing ongoing, complex care today 45% of family caregivers ...

10/08/2025

🤗 🫶 💌 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀. Studies have shown that older adults with strong social networks often have lower blood pressure, better immune function and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Some research even suggests that social isolation can be as harmful as smoking or obesity in terms of mortality risk. 🩺 💪 🫀