When it comes to ageism...words matter! By Donna Comer, Aging with Gusto coordinator I turned 65 this past year. Friends and relatives said, " You …
Our Voices
A great time to talk about volunteering
A new year is a great time to talk about volunteering by Warren Wolfe Warren Wolfe served as a reporter for the Star Tribune for more than 40 years. …
Old is not young; and it’s not “cute”!
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …