White papers
The business case for wellness programs in retirement communities and seniors housing
An extensive body of research shows that wellness--physical, intellectual, social, vocational, emotional, spiritual, environmental--is key to maintaining quality of life through the lifespan. This 20 page paper summarizes research from both the healthcare and business spheres, along with case studies and expert opinion, to show that an investment in wellness returns to an organization in cost savings, marketing power and incremental revenue.
Developing the business case for wellness
A companion 6 page article published in The Journal on Active Aging outlines steps for applying the concepts in the white paper to individual organizations.
ICAA's guidelines for effective communication with older adults
ICAA's guidelines for effectively communicating to, and about, the aging population is a tool that brings together in one place the style guides, opinions and research of multiple organizations and shareholders, anchored in the experiences and viewpoints of ICAA's leadership, advisors and members.
The case for engagement: A metric with meaning for the active-aging Industry
In this opinion statement, the value of encouraging older adults to participate in meaningful activities that contribute to whole-person wellness is presented along with a call for an industry paradigm shift.
Practical strategies for providing wellness in outdoor environments
Both overall health and functional ability are supported when older adults spend time outdoors. The ICAA Environmental Work Group provides many ways to overcome barriers-accessibility, motivation, funding, staffing, organizational-so that older adults can safely spend time in nature. Recommendations for outdoor elements and design considerations are included in this 14 page report.
