

August 2024
The city of Birmingham’s goal of providing a new home for Next, addressing the needs of a growing and diverse older population, is well...
Jul 24, 2024
July 2024
“I hired someone over 55” was the title of a post on LinkedIn that recently caught my eye. As you can imagine, I get a lot of articles...
Jun 27, 2024


June 2024
Many of you are aware that the city of Birmingham has purchased the YMCA building at 400 East Lincoln Street to be converted to the new...
May 30, 2024


May 2024
With the increasing amount of research, especially post-Covid, you've likely come across the finding that isolation can profoundly affect...
Apr 24, 2024


April 2024
Birmingham's Big Night Out, April 4, at the Daxton The Big Night Out is more than just an event; it’s a celebration that embodies the...
Mar 27, 2024


March 2024
You have heard the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child” – the same can certainly be said for our older, most vulnerable...
Feb 21, 2024


February 2024
One of the many benefits of working at Next is to see firsthand the various ways older adults adapt to the inevitable process of aging....
Jan 24, 2024


January 2024
Happy New Year! There is no better time to connect with Next – and your community. We are excited to present a week of possibilities –...
Dec 28, 2023


December 2023
Recently I was reading the Draft Master Plan currently being developed for the Birmingham’s Parks and Recreation Department. It is truly...
Nov 21, 2023


September 2023
Prop 1, also known as The Senior Millage, will be on Birmingham’s November 2023 ballot. This is an important initiative that will help...
Aug 29, 2023