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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.
Music for wellness: innovative ways to bring music to your clients by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Few Journal on Active Aging readers would question that music has a positive impact in their communities and organizations, and much research supports that concept. Research also has shown that music has a beneficial and therapeutic role to play with older adults with dementia. This article highlights three different approaches for incorporating music into a community or center. While all the programs described have demonstrated benefits for healthy older adults, they also have a vital role to play in the lives of individuals with memory loss.
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ICAA spotlights innovation in active aging
Promoters of active aging seek to enhance the health and well-being of older adults with life-enriching programs, products and environments. The drive to continually create new and better solutions animates a dynamic industry. The ICAA Innovators Awards recognize those that are leading the way, setting new standards, and making a difference in the lives of older adults.
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ICAA activities in 2013
As the year draws to an end, it’s useful to take a few minutes to reflect on how the staff and members of the International Council on Active Aging® have worked to advance the message of active aging, and the professions and organizations that serve older adults.
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Stanley A. Dashew: an active-aging innovator and inspiration
The remarkable life of Stanley Aaron Dashew came to a close on April 25, 2013, in the hills of Los Angeles, California. In September, on the eve of his 97th birthday, friends, family and associates celebrated his life and legacy, gathering in the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars at the University of California–Los Angeles. It was by any measure a life well lived.
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Steven Blair: a renowned researcher inspires the active-aging industry
In 2012, when considering who to recognize with the second annual ICAA INSPIRE Award, CEO Colin Milner chose a researcher whose studies have had a tremendous impact, whose service as an ICAA Advisory Board Member has helped advance the industry, and whose support for the association predates its launch: Steven N. Blair, PED.
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Splash! Flip power on with water exercise by Mary E. Sanders, PhD, FACSM, RCEP, CDE
Power is a measure of the speed at which a muscle or body segment can develop force. Forces applied at specific speeds are important for maintaining independence, performing activities of daily living (ADL) and preventing falls. Aquatic exercise is a viable training mode for improving power performance.
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