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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.
Closing the sale: Twelve tips for becoming an exceptional salesperson by Colin Milner
What does it take to achieve success in sales? Skilled salespeople demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, training, attitude and discipline to excel with customers.
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Celebrate + inspire: Planning your Active Aging Week
This annual initiative showcases the power of wellness. If you aren't already planning your participation, now's the time to start.
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Demystifying ChatGPT for active-aging organizations.by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Here's what you need to know about what is arguably the hottest technology trend today. The potential benefits for organizations and residents/members are real, but so are the cautions. Be prepared to explore!
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Creating "next gen" memory care: Thoughtful design to help people live better longer by Andrew Carle, BS, MHSA
At The Virginian life-plan community, an award-winning memory care renovation promotes resident wellness with a "Safe-Directional-Therapeutic" environment. Family members and staff also benefit.
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Peak performance: Senior living communities achieve the Pinnacle by Julie King, MS
The 2022 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award highlights North America's exemplary senior living communities for wellness. These communities also lead the joint program's Beacon Award honorees.
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"Best in Wellness" centers foster environments for living better longer by Julie King, MS
As wellness becomes a principal focus of people and organizations serving older adults, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, have expanded their annual awards program. Since 2019, the ICAA NuStep Beacon Award has named 25 senior living communities in North America as the "Best in Wellness" yearly. The top five winners also receive the ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award for extraordinary performance. Two Pinnacle Award categories were added in 2022: community centers (senior centers, parks & rec, adult day services), and wellness CEOs. Read on to learn about four of the top five community centers committed to embracing wellness as a way of life--and bringing people together.
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