Blog posts by VANTAGE.
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
Kamala Harris. Anna May Wong. Dr. Peter Tsai. Jackie Chan. Tiger Woods. Margaret Cho. What do all of those individuals listed have in common? A hint: it’s where they come from. That’s right. All of those people are among the over 24 million Asian American,
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
When it comes to the ever-changing demographics of this country, the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Queer, and further identifications not listed) population is among the groups increasing in membership, visibility, and age. According to USA Today, nearly 6% of the population, 18 million people, self-identifies
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Ageism is keeping older adults out of the workforce,” or “Older workers have a hard time getting back into the work place after pandemic.” These headlines, though not shocking for those of us who understand the trends in employment, completely
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
Ella Fitzgerald had said, “Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” The American jazz singer inspired millions through her words, music, and activism. We know that some of the most
