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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 innovators present models of success
In the active-aging industry, innovation results in products and services to support lifestyle changes, enhance environments for wellness, and inspire adventures of the mind, body and spirit. The International Council on Active Aging showcases creativity and excellence in the industry through the ICAA Innovators Awards program. Recipients help advance the industry with enriching approaches and winning solutions to promote wellness for older adults.
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The Windham's "Going Green" program enhances wellness and community
At The Windham in Fresno, California-an active independent and assisted living community owned by Kisco Senior Living-a "Going Green & Recycling" initiative has sparked people’s desire to protect the environment and contribute to the greater good as part of the community-at-large and as part of their personal legacies.
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IntergenSational! A Plymouth Place initiative connects "the young and the young at heart"
Powered by the energy it inspires, IntergenSational is a "dynamic artistic and cultural collaboration" between Plymouth Place Senior Living and local schools and youth organizations. This multifaceted program provides robust opportunities for the generations to come together, learn from each other and develop relationships.
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How Landis Communities fosters a consumer-centric culture
"Consumer-friendly" is a critical differentiator with older adults as they look at organizations and the products and services they provide. So, how do you foster a consumer-centric culture that delivers customer-friendly service and information that stand out from the crowd? According to Landis Communities' Larry Guengerich, director of communications and church relations, it’s done carefully, with thoughtfulness and intention.
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ICAA Champions: introducing Groton Senior Center
This New England center became an ICAA Organization Champion "because we strive to promote the positive aspects of aging in everything we do," says supervisor Mary Jo Riley. "We set the example that older adults are an important part of the community by actively hosting and participating in community events," while the center's programs encourage older adults "to get out and be a part of our greater community."
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A prescription for success: performing negative exercise in water to achieve positive results by , Mary E. Sanders, PhD, CDE, RCEP, FACSM, and James A. Peterson, PhD, FACSM
Given a choice, almost every health/fitness professional who trains older participants would be receptive to learning a better way to exercise-one that is more productive (results-wise) and more efficient (time-wise), as well as being just as (if not more) safe. In reality, such an option exists, although some professionals may not be aware of eccentric, or negative, training. While more challenging to do in the water than on land, eccentric exercise is safe, effective and efficient for older adults.
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