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 …
Our Voices
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 …
Aging and Spirituality
by Warren Wolfe Like many of you, as I grow older, I have found my life focus shifting inward. After spending so many years building a career, taking up hobbies, nurturing a family, buying cars …
Life Enrichment Through Travel
By Amy Chlebeck, Travel Advisor, CWT Vacations, Virtuoso Member (one in a series of travel columns by Amy) Enrichment travel: defined as vacations with authentic, hands-on or interactive learning …