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Projects that move the industry forward

ICAA facilitates industry work groups to develop tools that support active-aging wellness programs. The work groups are composed of volunteers who provide expertise in program development and management, including people from retirement communities, academia, research and community services.

Work group projects are identified during Strategy Session meetings with leaders in active aging. The goals are to execute broad-based initiatives that will aid many types of organizations and develop the capacity for wellness programs for older adults.

Active-aging wellness includes programs that support the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual dimensions.

Past projects

• Benchmarks protocols work group
  National-level benchmarks for the active-aging industry will enable organizations to measure the success of wellness programs. The work group is defining the business questions that benchmarks will answer, and setting the protocols for collecting the data.
  
  For an overview of the project, click here.
  
  
• Successful programs directory work group
  The directory of programs that are successful in improving wellness among older adults will be a "one-stop" resource for professionals. The inventory will include programs that are evidence-based and best practice within the 6 dimensions of wellness (physical, social, intellectual, emotional, vocational, spiritual). The work group developed the format for the online program description and the process for submitting and reviewing programs.
  
  To view the finished project, click here.
  
  
• Wellness assessments tools work group
  The group compiled an inventory of assessments used to evaluate the outcomes of wellness programs. This inventory includes assessments that primarily measure physical and mental health, wellness and quality of life. The assessments listed are either completed by the individual or by a professional administering the assessment. This group completed its work in 2006.
  
  
• To view the wellness assessments inventory (PDF), click here.

To become a member of an ICAA workgroup contact Pat Ryan. To learn more about membership in the ICAA please call toll-free 866-335-9777 or click here.