Aging Well

Picket Fence Media is back again with our latest edition of Aging Well, our biannual guide for readers to learn how they can continue to thrive and flourish.

For this spring issue of Aging Well, we spotlight the many local clubs, groups and nonprofit organizations that provide volunteer opportunities and other fun activities to help seniors stay active in their communities.

From our three towns’ individual historical societies to clubs that offer advice on handling money, there are plenty of great groups in South Orange County that cater to a variety of interests and needs.

For older adults looking for more companionship, senior pets can be just the thing to add a spark of joy back into their lives. An aging furry companion can be a great match to an older adult’s lifestyle.

We chat with officials from the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter and the Laguna Beach-based nonprofit Unconditional about these mutually beneficial relationships for both seniors and senior pets.

Age Well Senior Services, which runs the area’s senior centers, highlights the plethora of activities and events it regularly hosts for older adults to enjoy, such as bingo nights and line dancing lessons.

And some area seniors who are truly Aging Well talk to us about how they’re staying fit, active and energized. We also turn to them to offer some advice for others who are maybe starting to feel a bit long in the tooth.

Take a gander at all these stories to learn how you can Age Well down here in sunny South Orange County.

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