Voices

What does it mean to age with confidence?   It might mean feeling steady enough to join a favorite class. Getting out to see friends. Continuing to do things for yourself. Or simply trusting your body enough to keep trying something new. These everyday moments are at the heart of Vivalon’s approach to falls prevention.

September 22–25, Vivalon is bringing the community together for a week of free programs, expert conversations, classes, assessments, and resources designed to help older adults move with confidence and stay engaged in the lives they love.   A fall can happen in an instant, but preventing one often starts much earlier—with building strength, improving balance,

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our 2026 Healthy Aging Campus Survey. More than 210 of you shared your experiences, ideas, and hopes for Vivalon, and we’re grateful for your thoughtful feedback. It helps us understand what’s working, what matters most to you, and how we can continue building

Many families don’t talk about aging until they have to. A fall, hospital stay, or unexpected diagnosis can suddenly leave loved ones making important decisions with little time to prepare.   The good news? A few simple conversations now can make a world of difference later. Here are four topics worth discussing before a crisis

Last week was Global Loneliness Awareness Week, a time to reflect on something many people experience but few talk about openly.    Loneliness doesn’t always look the way people expect. It doesn’t always look like being physically alone. Sometimes it’s just going through the motions of daily life with no one who would notice if you stopped showing up, and as we age loneliness can

This week, Vivalon welcomed elected officials from across Marin and beyond to participate in Champions Week, an annual event that brings community leaders onto meal delivery routes to experience firsthand the impact of home-delivered nutrition services.   Over the course of the week, participants loaded meals, knocked on doors, shared conversations, and met the older

May is a time to recognize older adults and the role we all play in supporting one another.   Each May, communities across the country recognize Older Americans Month, a time to reflect on the contributions, resilience, and experiences of older adults.   At Vivalon, this recognition is not confined to a single month. It

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. It gives us a reason to pause and say thank you, but the truth is, what our volunteers make possible is felt every single day.   At Vivalon, volunteers do so much more than support programs. A knock on the door for a meal delivery, a ride to the grocery

There’s something quietly powerful about the role a Vivalon driver plays in someone’s day. It’s not just about getting from one place to another; it’s about being expected, recognized, and welcomed. At Vivalon, our transportation services are built on that idea, and the people behind the wheel bring it to life every day.      Dee describes it as unlike any job she’s had before. After years in driving roles, she found something different

Dear Friends and Community Partners,   We are actively hiring drivers!   At Vivalon, our drivers are more than transportation providers — they are the heart of what we do.   Every day, they help older adults and people with disabilities get to medical appointments, grocery stores, social programs, and essential services. But beyond the