By Warren Wolfe You probably already know the value of a positive approach to life –better health, longer life, stronger friendships, less depression and physical pain, resistance to cancer, heart …
Our Voices
Words Matter!!
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 look good for 65." Or, "You don't act or …
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. He and his wife are graduates of VAN's …
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 it’s not “Cute” By Pat …
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 …