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The Journal on Active Aging brings articles of value to professionals dedicated to older-adult quality of life. Content sweeps across the active-aging landscape to focus on education and practice. Find articles of interest by searching the article archives in three ways: Enter a keyword in the articles search bar; click on search by topic; or type a keyword or phrase in the general search bar at the top of the page.
Get Fit for Space: how a research-driven initiative encouraged physical activity in long-term care
Fitness and the Plasticity of Aging. Agri-food for Healthy Aging. Spiritual Care for Seniors. These are some of the creative emerging research themes that have joined the more well-established ones at Canada’s Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging.
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Retirees in Service to the Environment: cultivating volunteers with impact by Caron Petersen, MSW
On an October day in 2008, four recuperating birds from a local wildlife sanctuary captivated two-dozen spectators in the activity room at Bahia Oaks Lodge, a Brookdale Senior Living retirement community in Sarasota, Florida. The birds—a Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Kestrel and Great Horned Owl—stole the show from a local wildlife expert who was presenting a seminar for the Retirees in Service to the Environment (RISE) program, hosted by two Bahia residents. RISE is an environmental education and volunteerism program that involves retirees ages 60 and over in local environmental volunteer activities.
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Developing the business case for wellness by Patricia Ryan, Ms
Most people in your organization will likely agree that wellness activities are nice to have. Yet, when it comes time to allocate resources—whether budget, staffing or priority—the “soft” values of wellness are difficult to compare to the “hard” numbers of revenue and expenses.
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Thinking outside the 'green' box by Ken Kramer, BS, CASP
Social responsibility is a trend that is “redefining senior living” today, according to architect Cornelia C. Hodgson. Led by Boomers, this trend includes activism in areas such as stewardship of resources and sustainable design, says Hodgson, who has specialized in senior living for nearly 30 years. Older generations share the Boomers’ passion to protect the environment. They are increasingly taking ownership of this issue, becoming a driving force for “going green” and being good stewards of the environment in senior living communities and other settings.
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Research literacy: how to know when claims and headlines miss the mark by Marilynn Larkin, MA
If you believe recent headlines, you may be convinced that little can be done to stave off cognitive decline or boost cognitive health. A study run in conjunction with a BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) TV program, and reported in the journal Nature, concluded that computer-based brain training does not improve mental fitness in any significant way. And the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released a consensus statement indicating there is insufficient scientific evidence to recommend any specific strategies for preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Reinforce your customer's buying decision by Debra J. Schmidt
If I asked you right now whether or not you are in sales, chances are you might say, “No, I’m in accounts payable” or “I’m in customer service,” or “I’m in the marketing department.” You may even say, “I’m the CEO.”
Anytime you interact with a customer, you are selling your professional credibility and the company image. No matter what your job title is, you are in sales. I cringe when employees tell me, “I don’t need customer service training,” or “My job has nothing to do with sales.” Regardless of job descriptions, every employee in every department can impact the relationship that the company has with its customers and prospects.
