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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.
Sarasota Bay Club heightens resident camaraderie and confidence with Murder Mysteries Theater
Residents of Sarasota Bay Club enjoy “opportunities for self-expression and exploration into new interests and programs,” states Lifestyle Director Jill Ross, CTRS. One obvious outlet is the cultural arts program. Among the theater opportunities available are annual resident variety shows, readers theater, and an improvisational form of theater that has captured the imagination of performers and audiences alike: Murder Mysteries Theater.
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Begin the adventure of Active Aging Week
Active Aging Week is an annual health promotion event held each year during the last week of September. The weeklong observance celebrates adults ages 50 and older as fully participating members of society and promotes the benefits of leading an active, healthier lifestyle. It also highlights the ability of older adults to live well, regardless of age or health conditions. In 2014, Active Aging Week will promote an adventurous spirit with the theme “Let the adventure begin.”
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Champions of active aging: Role models encourage change by Jenifer Milner
Many older adults today lead lives that challenge society’s perceptions of aging. Whether participating in theater, volunteering in the community or being physically active, these individuals tend to enjoy more robust health and lead more vibrant lives than ageist stereotypes would suggest possible. As they go about their daily lives, they demonstrate the potential of people to engage in life fully at any age, despite challenges. They show what is possible with active aging. The ICAA Champions program enlists proponents of active aging as educators and role models.
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Billie Jean King rallies support for active aging by Colin Milner
American icon, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, social justice advocate, tennis champion and Olympic delegate—these are but a few of the honors and titles given to Billie Jean King over her lifetime. Yet, today I am meeting Billie Jean King, Active Aging Ambassador for Atria Senior Living. And I am here to learn how King is set to help shift perceptions of aging.
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ICAA introduces a career path for professionals working with older adults
The active-aging industry and wellness are concepts being developed right now, among individuals and organizations serving older adults. The new world of whole-person wellness means that traditional departments and jobs may no longer fit well with a culture of engaging, meaningful occupations and integration among the dimensions of wellness. ICAA has created a roadmap to guide hiring, professional development and succession planning for organizations forming a wellness culture.
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Hubs for older-adult services: changing roles and perceptions of CCRCs in the community by Marilynn Larkin, MA
The idea of creating a “hub” of services and activities for older adults has surfaced several times in International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) conferences and forums over the past several years, according to Patricia Ryan, ICAA vice president, Education. This article highlights two groups that are turning the concept of a “hub” into action in different ways.
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