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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.
ICAA NuStep "Best in Wellness" award-winners revealed for 2022
A culture of wellness is a foundation for individuals to embrace wellness as a way of life. In the active-aging industry, achieving this kind of culture involves a continuing journey for organizations, executives and team members. All are key to fostering environments and developing programs that support wellness for all who live and work there. Since 2019, ICAA and NuStep, LLC, have recognized the leading senior living communities in North America as the "Best in Wellness" with the ICAA NuStep Beacon and Pinnacle Awards. In 2022, recipients for the first time also include community centers and CEOs.
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Spirituality drives performance by Adam Smith, MA, and Dustin Nabhan, DC, PhD
Whether it involves a race, a dance or a presentation, human performance benefits when people's lives include a sense of purpose and incorporate spiritual practices such as mindfulness.
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Chronic inflammation and its impact on health by Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH
Chronic inflammation links to "a multitude of medical issues," notes this renowned preventive medicine pioneer. Outlining what causes this inflammation, he highlights healthy habits that can help reduce it.
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At the top: Four "Best in Wellness" communities illuminate the way by Julie King, MS
The pursuit of wellness today is stronger than ever.The ICAA NuStep Beacon Award recognizes 25 senior living communities in North America as examples that embody wellness as a way of life for residents and staff. And the top five communities also earn the prestigious ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award, as role models of exceptional wellness cultures. This article spotlights 2021 Pinnacle/Beacon recipients leading the way in fostering relevant, meaningful experiences for older adults.
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What wellness means to active-aging consumers by Jeff Weiss
Significant pressures confront the senior living industry, including the impact of COVID and an increased desire by many people to "thrive at home" as long as they can. The industry needs both a long-term strategy and immediate actions to move their businesses and properties forward. An area that garners increasing attention is a broader focus on resident wellness. Recent research offers insights into [active agers'] attitudes toward wellness, senior living and aging priorities.
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Demystifying the metaverse for health and wellness by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Whether you call it the "metaverse" or simply talk about tools and programs, it is here to stay, according to ICAA CEO and Founder Colin Milner, who believes "it's time for active-aging professionals to jump in." Here's what you need to know about a trend embraced in just about every industry right now.
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