Blog posts by VANTAGE.
When an older adult can no longer take care of everything for themselves, they are often surrounded by individuals who provide the care that they need. This could mean assistance with personal care and routine housekeeping, running errands, managing money, and other activities that the
Many of us have heard the phrase, “Eat the rainbow,” and not just from the pointed marketing ads from Skittles brand candy. However, this time around, it’s about the rainbow of fruits and vegetables that grace our local produce aisles! This June, we here at
Many people across our nation feel called to serve others. This could mean in the form of our armed forces, volunteerism, teaching, or even simply taking an active moment in your day to make your community a better place. For Ronnie Wright, serving was never
In April of 2006, then-President George W. Bush officially proclaimed the month of May to be National Jewish-American Heritage Month. For many, this was a long time coming, as America Jewish Americans have been making history for nearly 370 years. Every year, a theme is
Staying active is both enjoyable and good for our health as we age. Now that the weather is getting warmer, you might be looking for new ways to stay active outside of your house. VANTAGE has a variety of exciting activities for older adults through
Changing careers can be scary, especially if you have been doing the same occupation for decades. Vantage SCSEP job seeker Lynne faced just that when found she herself laid off after 25 years as an x-ray technician. As an older adult looking for a new
Every May, along with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), organizations and individuals come together to observe Older Americans Month. This is a time for us, as a nation, to shine a light on lessons, experiences, and issues that arise with the aging population. The
One does not have to look far to find things to be stressed out about. From wars on other shores to skirmishes here right at home, a pandemic that isn’t ready to quit to the oh-so-common kerfuffle over price increases and taxes, there is no
April is National Volunteer Month, when we celebrate the hard work of our volunteers and encourage others to better the community. During National Volunteer Month, people and organizations all across the country join together to recognize the impact of volunteerism. The Volunteers Volunteers play a
Caregiving is no easy feat – add the additional stress of protecting yourself and your family from the coronavirus and it’s not hard to see how stress levels can go through the roof. April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to arm ourselves with knowledge
