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Viewpoints: looking at the future for older adults by Patricia Ryan
The power of physical activity to challenge the issues facing older adults is a foundation belief of many members of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). This point of view was recently reinforced in the responses of 210 ICAA thought leaders to the organization’s email inquiring about the top issues facing older adults—and the people who care for them.
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Arnold Eppel: a 21st century visionary
Nearly 150,000 older adults live in Baltimore County, Maryland, a geographic area of 612 square miles. Serving this large older adult population, diverse and growing in number, presents challenges and opportunities for the Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA), led by the forward-thinking Arnold Eppel. Under Eppel’s leadership, the BCDA has implemented and expanded programs and services for the county’s older adults, as well as their families and caregivers. In addition, Eppel has successfully developed numerous partnerships with business and community representatives, providing the county’s older adults with a breadth of benefits.
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Re-visioning retirement by Colin Milner
Dr. Ken Dychtwald is widely viewed as America’s most original thinker and well-respected visionary regarding the personal, social, healthcare and economic implications of the longevity revolution and the aging of America. The renowned gerontologist, psychologist, public speaker and best-selling author is the founder of Age Wave, a firm that guides Fortune 500 companies and government groups in product/service development for Baby Boomers and mature adults. He is also a fellow of the World Economic Forum and a frequent guest on television and radio shows nationwide.
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Putting prevention into practice by Colin Milner
On March 5, 2003, Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., outlined for an audience of doctors what he considers his top priority as Surgeon General of the United States. Seven months to the day after his swearing in as the nation’s top doc, Carmona told delegates at an American Medical Association conference that he will focus on encouraging Americans to choose healthy behaviors that may prevent disease.
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