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From the Chair 2010

08/31/2010
Thoughts on the Older American Act
Civic engagement is the thread that weaves the fabric of a democratic society. Active citizens can be the catalyst for a strong civic infrastructure that includes citizens, government, businesses, and the whole community working together to solve problems [ more ]

06/29/2010
Tap into Your Creativity and Reap Benefits
Not only can everyone be creative; but, as we age, the combination of a lifetime of knowledge and experiences heighten our potential for creativity. [ more ]

05/26/2010
Helping Others is Good for You
Volunteering is one way to help others. It can also be a way to help yourself, to improve your mental health. [ more ]

03/30/2010
Working Together, Aging and Disability Groups Can Be a Powerful Force
Traditionally few connections, if any, have existed between younger adults who struggle with long-term disabilities and older adults who become disabled in late life. [ more ]

02/22/2010
Growing and Nurturing the Vital Aging Network
Though I'm happy to think about gardening as the shadows fall on this mid-February day, right now I am more preoccupied with growing and nurturing VAN. [ more ]

01/25/2010
Successful Aging in Place Takes Planning
Despite the savings that more use of community-based services provide, the future costs of long-term care still threaten to overwhelm states' budgets. [ more ]

12/28/2009
Proposed Healthcare Reform and Medicare
I am pleased and honored to be the new chair of the Vital Aging Network. In keeping with the theme of this bulletin, I will comment on a topic related to national healthcare reform. These thoughts represent my own views. VAN has not taken a position. [ more ]