Claude is a graduate of Vantage Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. Funded by the Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Aging, SCSEP provides paid, hands-on training to job seekers age 55 and older who are trying to re-enter the workforce. By empowering older
VANTAGE Aging receives a $20,000 Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation grant for Meals on Wheels program. Akron, Ohio (April 11, 2023): VANTAGE Aging has received $20,000 in grants to serve more of Northeast Ohio’s most vulnerable population from Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation. Funds will
Joni is a graduate of Vantage Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. Funded by the Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Aging, SCSEP provides paid, hands-on training to job seekers age 55 and older who are trying to re-enter the workforce. By empowering older
On April 4, 2023, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors members are honored for all of the volunteer work they do through National Service Recognition Day. Nationwide, thousands of local leaders showed their appreciation by issuing official proclamations, participating in recognition events, and promoting recognition on social
Spring has sprung! Now, it’s time to get our homes in order after a long, cold winter. Are you ready for spring cleaning? Try these simple tips to help get seniors’ homes clean, healthy, and organized. Work in small chunks of time We’ve all done
The month of March has lots going on – between the Spring Equinox, St. Patrick’s Day, and Nutrition Month (more on that later), Women’s History Month also spans these beautiful, warming thirty-one days in March. This month is one where the United States turns its
Romary is a graduate of Vantage Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. Funded by the Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Aging, SCSEP provides paid, hands-on training to job seekers age 55 and older who are trying to re-enter the workforce. By empowering older
Most of us know that eating healthy foods is an important part of staying well. But, did you know that our nutritional needs change as we age? We change as we grow older in ways that influence how our bodies work. Perceptional changes, such as hearing,
Giving back to the community can be deeply rewarding. While it requires some commitment, the benefits of volunteering can help older adults improve their health, relationships, and skillsets. But how do you know when you’ve found the right volunteer opportunity? Over 11 million Americans age
Confidence is key when it comes to getting a job. But for those who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, doubt and fear are often associated with re-entering the workforce. It can be tough to remain confident in today’s
