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Recreation and the age wave by Jenifer Milner
Just 46% of the cities and counties in the United States have plans in place to meet the needs of aging Baby Boomers, according to a recent report on aging readiness. Many communities have some programs to address the needs of older adults, reveals The Maturing of America, the MetLife-funded study led by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). But very few have truly assessed what it will take to make their community a good place to grow old. One area in which communities “clearly need to reassess their policies, programs and services” is parks and recreation, says n4a’s CEO, Sandy Markwood.
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The spa experience: a snapshot of older adults and the spa industry by Lynne McNees
As a health or wellness professional who works with older adults, you want your clients to maintain an active, happy life as they age. One resource available to help your organization promote healthy aging is the spa industry.
Through a variety of programs and services, spas foster physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. Adding a spa (or spa elements) to your facility will increase your offerings for aging adults, helping them enjoy additional wellness benefits. A spa also will create a further profit center for your organization.
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The Boomers at 60: how the aging of a generation is changing industries by Brent Green
On January 1, 2006, the oldest Baby Boomers started turning 60. For the next 19 years, one Boomer will turn 60 every 7.5 seconds. This demographic tidal wave will affect institutions and businesses with greater impact than the aging of any previous generation. And mature values and trends will dominate marketplace realities. Here are five ways that Boomers will continue to change institutions and businesses as the vanguard reaches 60.
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Wrinkles and all: a bold campaign challenges stereotypes of beauty
Will society ever accept old can be beautiful? So asks the Campaign for Real Beauty, a worldwide initiative that’s provoking discussion and encouraging debate about the nature of beauty. Launched in fall 2004 by Dove, a personal-care brand manufactured by Unilever, the campaign asks women to give serious thought to issues surrounding this quality. Examples include society’s definition of beauty, the quest for perfection, the difference between beauty and physical attractiveness, and the way the media shapes perceptions of beauty.
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Mather's - More Than a Cafe: providing venues for engagement by Carla E. Windhorst, MBA, BA, and Linda Hollinger-Smith, PhD, RN
Many people prefer to continue living at home as they age and find they can benefit from strong ties to their communities. In order to age well, these older adults must have access to resources and programs that enrich their lives. Mather LifeWays, an Illinois-based senior services organization, has created a chain of venues in the metro Chicago area to help adults remain engaged and connected within their communities.
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A New AGE of physical activity: creating outdoor spaces that promote active aging by Chae-Hee Park, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Lisa Sheppard, Henry Wilkinson, Joe Grasso, Mac McMillan, Rob Lopez, and Cory
Imagine a sanctuary filled with green walkways, flower gardens, exotic plants, bird feeders, waterfalls, lawns and patios. As visitors enjoy the greenery, they stoop to feed the wildlife, follow where the path leads, and take advantage of the different physical activity and recreational opportunities. This safe and inviting setting is more than a park, however. It is a health maintenance facility for older adults, created to enhance cardiovascular health, sustain muscle strength, stimulate balance, and encourage stretching and relaxation.
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