Articles
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.
Employee wellness: why and how four organizations started programs by Marilynn Larkin, MA
"The greatest asset for any organization is their employees--and employee wellness is about helping to capitalize on the workforce by keeping everyone well and healthy and happy so they look forward to coming to work and being as productive as they can be," says Brenda Loube, president of Corporate Fitness Works.
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Design your community
To develop environments for active aging, experts from different fields have great ideas and examples, as do the people who use the environments. If you are interested in getting involved in your own community, there are many free resources to assist. This article provides information about some resources, along with an overview of three different approaches, or frameworks, for developing environments for active aging.
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Finding the right place for active aging by Patricia Ryan
What kind of housing will allow aging adults to live well? As the lifestyle preferences of the Boomers diverge from those of previous older generations, developers rethink housing options to meet their needs.
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Trends in active aging
Population, housing and communities intersect to support active lifestyles for older adults. The size of this market creates growth potential for companies and organizations providing services to help individuals age in place.
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Connected to nature by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko
We all know that feeling we get after spending a day outdoors in perfect weather--our mood is brighter, we feel less stressed and just better overall. In fact, studies have validated those feelings of well-being, showing that older adults who spend time in sunlight and nature can reduce illness and improve overall health. ... Responding to this research, more organizations and communities are creating outdoor environments that are designed to promote active living and encourage a variety of activities,
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A troubleshooter's guide to designs for wellness
As communities and organizations look to the future, what do they see? On one hand, there is a population of people with a variety of interests experiencing changes in their lives that make them seek different amenities than they did in years past. On the other hand, properties that have seen better days need repairs and maybe total overhauls if they were built for a purpose that no longer exists. Are there ways to repurpose the outdated facilities to better serve a population that is changing as it ages?
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