Recently, the Star Tribune published this column by Pat Samples. Pat is a VAN member and coordinator of VAN's Aging with Gusto program. Old is not young and it’s not “Cute” By Pat …
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Loneliness? Isolation? How are they changing during the COVID pandemic?
Thanks to VAN's Sally Brown for this information. We’ve all wondered about how loneliness and isolation are impacting people, especially older people, during this pandemic. Recently VAN’s Sally …
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The Last Portage
by Vital Aging Network Director Mark Skeie My first portage was in the spring of 1960. I was 14 years old. I remember that first trip so well today. It was a great introduction to the Minnesota …
Once upon a time…
A Letter from Director Mark SkeieDear VAN participants,Once upon a time:It was once quoted to me, “The single most untapped resource we have in our country are people over 65 years …
What Are You Aching For?
By Pat Samples, Aging with Gusto coordinator Check in with your body for a moment. Are you experiencing more aches than usual? It's possible you have the coronavirus, of course. Yet, it's also …
Reflections on COVID-19
By Susan Maples, AWG Task Force member When asked to write a few paragraphs on dealing with COVID-19 I thought, “OK, I should be able to do that.” Then I sat down and started writing a few notes …
Reflections on Coping with COVID-19
By Sally Brown, Aging with Gusto facilitatorSitting comfortably at home in my living room, I lose track of time. I find myself in the early afternoon realizing I haven’t done anything. At least that’s …
Ideas for coping with COVID-19
Ideas for Aging with Gusto in the Time of COVID-19 General advice: Be gentle with yourself. It’s ok to have down time. It is also ok to do things. Each of us has to find what works best for us. One …