Blog posts by VANTAGE.
VANTAGE’s Home Wellness Solutions program has received grants from CareSource, Corbin Foundation, and Akron Community Foundation to serve seniors in Summit County! Your support is critical for us to continue providing small supports services that help older adults live in their own homes with independence
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest federal nutrition program. SNAP benefits help low-income individuals and families. SNAP aims to improve food security and nutrition among low-income households. Are you sure you understand all you need to know about the senior Supplemental
If you are looking for a job, you know how important it is to network. Strengthening your networking skills increases your chances of landing the job you want. But if you’re over 55 and looking for a job , you might be unsure about the best
Finding quality workers is never easy – especially as a community-based organization. What if you could train individuals on necessary skills before paying the high costs of hiring? As a SCSEP Host Site, you can! The Senior Community Service Employment Program, or SCSEP, provides paid,
When seniors hang on to a lot more stuff than necessary, they could be hoarding. Hoarding behavior should be addressed as it can be dangerous to a senior’s well-being. What is hoarding? Hoarding is the compulsive purchasing, acquiring, searching, and saving of items that have
Many people at or near retirement age are not ready to give up work entirely. For some, an encore career could be the perfect fit for those who want to earn an income while contributing to community needs. An encore career is a position for
The Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation has awarded VANTAGE Aging with a $23,190 grant. Funds will be used to purchase a new vehicle for VANTAGE’s Meals on Wheels of Northern Ohio Program. From VANTAGE Aging and the clients we serve, thank you! Meals on
You worked hard and are now at or near retirement age. You want to stay active, but no longer want to commit to full-time work. You want to work on your own terms, give back to your community, or even start a new career path.
When it comes to technology, older adults can sometimes have a bad reputation. But, this is often based on myth. People age 50 and older are becoming one of the largest groups of technology users. Some individuals are embracing technology beyond smartphones and Facebook –
Did you know that many Summit County seniors are eligible for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? If you are 60 or older, here is what you need to know about benefits you could be missing out on. What is the Supplemental
