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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.
MSCR's Goodman-Rotary 50+ Fitness program promotes fitness, connection and outdoor adventure
Older adults in Madison, Wisconsin, enjoy a wide range of opportunities to enhance health and wellness through a community recreation program that in 2010 expanded its focus to provide outdoor fitness experiences and foster social connections.
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The ADA @ 24: an accessibility refresh by Jessica Madrigal, MS
July 2014 marks the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the United States. For organizations that serve the older-adult population as well as those targeting this market, it is a good idea to learn more about this law and what it now covers.
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ICAA Champion: introducing Don Kiser
Don Kiser is "an advocate for living it up." Born in New Jersey, Kiser leads an active life at Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village in Bend, Oregon. He sings with a group, golfs, exercises, and walks to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer. He also makes a point of staying up to date with current events. As an ICAA Champion, Kiser helps promote activities in the community and encourages his peers to participate.
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The future of aging, part two: preventing disease and preserving function by Jenifer Milner
As population aging transforms society, what issues of significance present new challenges and opportunities for those in the field of active aging? And what effect will these developments have? The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) asked members of its scientific and industry advisory boards to share their thoughts. In this installment of "The future of aging" series, the spotlight falls on preventing chronic disease and preserving physical function.
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Splash! Boost power with band and ball short circuits by Mary E. Sanders, PhD, FACSM, RCEP, CDE
By combining strength with movement speed, short-burst intervals turn band and ball pool-work into short-circuit power workouts. These moves capture the essence of daily life activities as well. Blending task-specific training with power-packed moves can boost participants' fitness, power and ADL performance on land.
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Middle Management from the Top Down: a program to support healthy weight management by Terry Eckmann, PhD, and Catherine Solie, BA
As the population ages, there is a growing need for innovative programming for healthy weight management. Middle Management from the Top Down is a turnkey program that gives active-aging professionals the tools they need to create an effective educational program.
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