By Aging with Gusto Facilitator Donna Comer... Aging with Gusto strives to ignite more positive views of aging. Research shows that people with a more positive view of aging live an average of …
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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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
