By Sherri Weiss, VAN contributor Having worked in aging services, I never lose sight of aging realities — some rewarding, some annoying. One example of where people may get in trouble is giving …
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Living longer requires us to redesign how we think about aging
by Georgia Lane, Senior Program Developer, Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging According to research by the Stanford Center on Longevity, half of today’s five-year-olds will live to be 100. We’re …
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VAN Community Discussions and Information Forums: What topics matter to you?
VAN is planning community discussion and information forums and we would like to know what you want to learn about and talk about. Add your comments below. Thanks for being a part of the VAN …
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What’s the role of older adults in our democracy today?
You're invited to participate in a community discussion on August 13 or August 21. In its simplest terms, democracy is governance by the people. American democracy is nearing its 250th …
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How an encounter with the TSA got Bob Held thinking about aging successfully
By Bob Held, Aging with Gusto facilitatorI no longer am required to remove my shoes to go through airport security. Because I’m75 years old. The TSA agent seems doubtful. I show him my ID. In a …
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Celebrate National Heart Month: Heart Health Activities in the Twin Cities
by VAN Board Chair Vickie Snyder February is National Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the importance of prevention, education, and lifestyle choices that help maintain …
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Multisensory Balance Training
by Mia Bremer This is the second in a four-part series on the systems that affect our balance as we age. Last month (October 2024), I wrote about Center of Gravity Training. This month, I am …
Balance–it’s critical for seniors
by Mia BremerThis is the first of a four-part series on how to improve balance as we age. Why is thisimportant? Because every 11 seconds in the US, an older adult is treated in an emergencyroom for a …