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11/23/2009
Ending a Productive Year
For me personally, the new year marks the start of a whole new chapter. On January 1st, the Vital Aging Network will have a new chair, Nancy Eustis, PhD and professor at the Humphrey Institute. [ more ]

10/26/2009
Strength in Diversity
Whether we are Native Americans or have arrived recently from Southeast Asia, we are people of one nation. [ more ]

09/28/2009
Inform Yourself
As citizens of democracy, we have a responsibility to inform ourselves. We don't have to agree with any particular policy or approach, but we owe it to ourselves and to others to base our opinion on facts. [ more ]

08/24/2009
Leaving a Legacy
Do I want my grandchildren to remember me by the size of my bank account or by the differences I have made in theirs' and others' lives? [ more ]

07/28/2009
Launching New Opportunities in Life
For many of us, the second half of life offers the opportunity to explore, to discover and to make a difference both for ourselves and our communities-to create our legacies. [ more ]

06/29/2009
Social Networking: Just One More Way to Maintain Networks
Having an active network is just important as we age. Without them our lives can be a little more difficult; with them, we have true treasures. Connecting on the web is just one more way to maintain your network. [ more ]

05/26/2009
Take Responsibility for Your Vital Community!
A vital community meets basic needs for self-sufficiency, encourages involvement in the community, and promotes a high quality of life for all. We can all make a difference in our communities, both on a small and on a larger scale. [ more ]

04/29/2009
What is your dream? ALVA can help you reach it!
The Vital Aging Network builds the personal and civic capacity of older adults to foster vital communities. No where does this objective become more apparent than in the ALVA Leadership Development program. [ more ]

03/27/2009
Finding Purpose through Volunteering
Finding purpose in life can become a struggle for many people. For me, I have found meaning through volunteering. Some of my most memorable experiences in life have come as a result. [ more ]

02/21/2009
The Medical Gorilla in the Room
Health care reform is complex with no easy answers. We all need to be part of a constructive debate to craft a system that works for all of us. [ more ]

01/27/2009
The Pain of Losing a Driver's License
Giving up driving can be a difficult decision with unpleasant effects on everyone involved. I experienced this first-hand when I needed to convince my Dad to give up his license. [ more ]

01/01/2009
Assuming Responsibility as Active Citizens
We live in a democracy in which each of us has a responsibility for the society we create. To do that we need to be involved as active citizens. [ more ]

12/01/2008
Looking Forward to a Productive New Year
The past year has been significant for the Vital Aging Network. Refocusing on building the individual and civic capacity of older adults to foster vital comm [ more ]

11/01/2008
Caregivers Deserve Our Thanks
The role of caregiver requires time, energy, and often money. We owe a debt of gratitude to individuals who give so generously of themselves in care of others. [ more ]