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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.
Active Aging Week: Share your experiences for recognition and promotion
What would it take to ignite passion among your staff, residents and/or members? What about their families and friends? How about your management team or ownership? And your neighborhood or community at large? The answer may be staring you in the mirror. By igniting your passion, you may spark the desire in others to embrace their own, inspiring them to "do" more and enhance quality of life through active aging—for themselves and for others. Active aging is all about "being engaged in life." As a host site for Active Aging Week, the annual ICAA-led campaign highlighting people's ability to live fully at any age, you can inspire your community to come together and celebrate what it means to engage in life.
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The intergenerational imperative: Why we've never needed each other more by Lori K. Bitter, MS
Intergenerational. It's the hot new buzzword in aging though it's been around for years. It's also steaming hot at a time when ageism is rampant and headlines report workplace warfare between Boomers and Millennials. To be sure, the unrest is real. Boomers lost jobs during the Great Recession and have struggled to earn again at the same rate. Millennials stayed in their parents' homes, not earning enough to launch into an independent adult life. Throw family caregiving for loved ones into the mix and a clear pattern of interdependency begins to be clear. How did we get here? The current picture starts with increases in longevity.
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A learning opportunity: What the Golden State Warriors can teach us by Sara Kyle, PhD
The relationship between the Golden State Warriors basketball team and Silicon Valley venture capitalists may be news to you. That is, unless you are a fan of the Oakland-based team or in the technology venture-capitalist world of Northern California. Interestingly, many fans know the players, the stats and the winning seasons, but they do not know the details of the Warriors' journey to become one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association. Given where the team is now-league champions in 2015 and 2017 and third most valuable NBA franchise this year-this backstory makes a great read for people who like to examine the business side of organizations. So what does the Warriors' story offer those who work in active-aging settings, particularly senior living and long-term care? While there may be multiple learning opportunities, the overarching takeaway is simple. Leadership.
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Touchmark's A-MAY-Zing Race: "The world is waiting for you" by Lora Hovland and Cindy Garvin
The hit CBS television show The Amazing Race begins with the host declaring, "The world is waiting for you. Good luck. Travel safe. Go!" Many watch that grand adventure and say, "That looks like so much fun—but I could never." Not so fast. Touchmark on South Hill staff decided, "Why not? Let’s do it!" At this full-service retirement community in Spokane, Washington, residents head off on an annual springtime adventure with this motivating message: "Be safe. And have fun!" So what does the program involve, for both staff and participants? And what tips can help others create similar adventures? Let's explore!
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HIIT: High-intensity interval training can boost health, well-being by Marilynn Larkin, MA
The term HIIT strikes fear into the heart of many who are unfamiliar with the concept and assume any kind of high-intensity workout program isn't suitable for them or the older adults they work with. Yet that's definitely not the case, according to the experts interviewed for this feature. Drs. Mary E. Sanders, John J. Ratey, Len Kravitz and Martin Gibala, as well as Cris Dobrosielski, all support the safe use of HITT with people over 50. Journal on Active Aging readers can gain a better understanding of HIIT and how and why it can benefit their constituencies from these experts.
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The dynamic role of active aging among women age 50+ by Steve French, MBA
Aging is of concern and interest for a wide spectrum of the population. How we age, including ways to do so in a healthy and vibrant manner, is especially important. While these issues are relevant to all ages and both genders, women age 50+ are particularly attentive to this subject. The attitudes and behaviors of these women have the potential to impact not only the marketplace for healthy aging, but also trends about how aging is perceived overall.
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