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By MT / July 11, 2022
Disability Pride Month – Celebrate What Makes You Unique!
In the same vein as LGBTQ+ Pride Month being held each June, July brings us Disability Pride Month – a time for disabled persons to embrace and reclaim their disabilities...
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By MT / July 7, 2022
What is AmeriCorps Seniors?
Summing up AmeriCorps Seniors isn’t easy. That’s because across America, volunteers age 55 and older are making an incredible impact in their communities through schools, food banks, environmental initiatives, and...
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By MT / June 30, 2022
Learning New Skills and Finding Employment from Vantage’s SCSEP Program: Shelle’s Story
Many older adults must step out of the workforce for a number of reasons. But when it’s time to step back in, it doesn’t mean that their options must be...
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By MT / June 17, 2022
Juneteenth – What is it, and why it matters to American history
As of Thursday, June 17, 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has become the 12th legal public holiday. To many, this recognition is long overdue, as it has been a day...
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By MT / June 15, 2022
What to Do If You Suspect Elder Abuse
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...
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By MT / June 9, 2022
For Positive Aging, Look No Further Than the Produce Aisle
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...
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By MT / May 31, 2022
Learning New Skills and Continuing to Serve – Ronnie’s Story
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...
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By MT / May 24, 2022
National Jewish-American Heritage Month: Honoring Our Shared Heritage
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...
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By MT / May 18, 2022
15 Fun Ways to Stay Active
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...
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By MT / May 16, 2022
From Hesitance to Confidence in Her Career Path – Lynne’s Story
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...
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