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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.
Innovative approaches win ICAA awards
Across the active-aging spectrum, organizations bolster clients in living well with opportunities and environments to support their efforts. Innovative ideas may open new avenues to improved wellness and quality of life. The International Council on Active Aging highlights excellence and creativity in active aging with its ICAA Innovators Awards program. The 2015 awards honor those that lead the way, set new standards, and make a difference in the lives of adults over 50.
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"Why change? Why now?" by Kelly A. Stranburg, MEd, CEP, CSCS
We spend our days working with older adults—getting to know them, assessing their needs, mapping out engaging programs—and yet we have conversations that leave us perplexed and frustrated about the future of our industry. It is challenging as staff to predict what will happen. As the director of vitality and well-being at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, North Carolina, I am part of a culture-change team with the directive to strategically position our community for the future. The Journal on Active Aging has invited me to share our organization’s process of culture change with you.
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Clermont College of Creative Life: Lifelong learning flourishes at Clermont Park
The Clermont College of Creative Life has invited Clermont Park residents, employees and family members for the past two years to share their knowledge and experience with each other by teaching courses. Begun in June 2014 “as a way to enhance our culture of inclusiveness, lifelong learning and successful aging,” this educational initiative engages and empowers individuals across the continuum of care.
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NuStep's Pinnacle Award winners create cultures of possibility
Wellness is intentional. It’s the result of individuals making choices that help them to grow, enhance health and well-being, and live as fully and vibrantly as possible at any age. A commitment to wellness transforms lives. A culture of wellness transforms organizations. NuStep Inc., whose vision is Transforming Lives, encourages older-adult organizations to adopt and integrate whole-person wellness into their programming and throughout their companies to create cultures that support healthy, active, successful aging. The equipment manufacturer spotlights exceptional efforts with its annual NuStep Pinnacle Award.
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Inspiring wellness for a better future
"Changing the Way We Age" - it’s the goal of the more than 10,000 organizations that embrace the active-aging philosophy as members of the International Council on Active Aging. Founded in 2001, ICAA leads, connects and defines a maturing industry with a dynamic belief in the potential of aging. Members offer supportive environments and on-the-ground programs and services to encourage individuals—regardless of age, socioeconomic status or health—to engage fully in life. In November 2015, the ICAA Forum created a vision for the future in which a culture of wellness supports people of all ages in living well.
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"The most powerful medicine": Dr. Harry Lodge delves into brain science, lifestyle and healthy aging by Marilynn Larkin, MA
When it comes to healthy aging, Henry S. (“Harry”) Lodge, MD, FACP, is justifiably optimistic. Since he coauthored the New York Times’ bestselling Younger Next Year series of books in 2007, both research and clinical experience seem to support his contention that lifestyle changes can affect the brain as well as the body. Lodge provided insights into the future of brain science and its connection to lifestyle and healthy aging at the International Council on Active Aging Conference 2013. Discussing “the next generation of cognitive science,” he suggested that “the key to optimal brain health at all ages turns out to be the way we structure and live our lives.”
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