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By MT / May 11, 2022
Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration – AAHNPI Heritage Month
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...
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By MT / May 9, 2022
Older Americans Month 2022 – How VANTAGE Aging help you age your own way
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...
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By MT / May 7, 2022
Here, Queer, and Getting Older: How to support LGBT Elders with Safe Spaces
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,...
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By MT / May 3, 2022
Not Ready to Walk Away – Why Older Americans are Reclaiming the Workplace Again
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...
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By MT / April 20, 2022
April is Stress Awareness Month
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...
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By MT / April 18, 2022
National Volunteer Month: A Look at VANTAGE RSVP
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...
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By MT / April 12, 2022
6 Tips for Senior Caregivers During Stress Awareness Month
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...
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By MT / April 5, 2022
Art and Employment – How SCSEP Participant Sylvia Blends Creativity and Work
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...
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By MT / March 21, 2022
Resilience and Rising to the Opportunity – Denise’s Story
Denise is a participant in Vantage Aging’s hands-on job training program for older adults and is the second participant to complete all certifications in the Digital Inclusion program, gaining basic...
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By MT / March 15, 2022
World Social Work Day – Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind
Social work is an incredibly important and often misunderstood sector of society at large. Social workers the world over are integral in their contributions to their communities – nearly every...
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