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01/05/2026

Let’s keep turning the pages of our own stories. Many Blessings to all in the New Year 2026 !!!

⚓NSN Mello⚓

12/31/2025

✨ A New Way to Support the Final Chapter of Life

When someone we love is nearing the end, the world feels quieter, heavier, and full of unspoken emotion. Even in that tenderness, there are ways to bring more peace and guidance to the journey.

If you or someone close to you is walking this path, please watch or share our video on death‑doula support.

May this final chapter be shaped with intention, tenderness, and peace.

12/30/2025

⚓𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 ⚓

As we enter a new year, we’re embracing the idea of aging with agency — staying informed, staying proactive, and staying connected to the things that matter most.

Every day, we help seniors and families navigate decisions, understand their options, and move forward with confidence. In 2026, we’ll continue to simplify the complex, advocate with compassion, and empower our members to live with dignity and clarity.

Here’s to a year of strength, hope, and agency for the seniors and families we serve.

𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝘼𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚. 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮

12/29/2025

⚓𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲⚓

A TK Magazine article highlights a growing truth: supporting employee wellness isn’t optional anymore — it’s essential for retention, productivity, and workplace stability.

At NSN, we see this every day. Employees are juggling work, family responsibilities, and often the care of aging loved ones. When employers offer real support, everyone benefits.

𝗡𝗦𝗡 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• reduce stress for employees caring for aging parents
• simplify complex healthcare decisions
• strengthen retention through meaningful benefits
• build a culture of proactive well‑being

As we move into 2026, we’re committed to helping organizations create workplaces where people feel supported at home and at work.

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 — 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀.

As we approach the end of the year, employers are increasingly recognizing that a strategic investment in employee health and wellness is not merely a perk but a business imperative.

12/29/2025

Our office is now closed for the holiday break. To our seniors, members, and families — may these days bring you connection, comfort, and moments that become cherished memories.
Here’s to hope, new beginnings, and a bright year ahead. We’ll see you in the New Year.

Colbert — our NSN Rescue and Holiday Helper seconds that :)

12/15/2025

Proof that Santa loves seniors too! 🎄🎅 Thanks to the Mall of Columbia for a wonderful father/daughter holiday outing.

12/10/2025

Admire the snow from your window. Nobody wins “America’s Funniest Home Videos” with a hip fracture.

12/02/2025

✨🎁 The holiday season reminds us that happiness can be found in the simplest moments. Seeing my parents dressed up in festive costumes is a beautiful reminder that laughter and connection bring light at any age.

This time of year, may we all cherish the small joys and the relationships that make life meaningful. 💛

12/01/2025

Strengthening Maryland’s Completion of Advanced Directives
Free event designed to empower individuals and families. Discover practical steps for completing your own directive—or gain insights to share with others who may benefit.

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