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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.
Emerging roles for the wellness workforce by Patricia Ryan, MS
In the language of human resources, a “role” reflects an occupation or a purpose. “Teacher,” for example, is a role. The “job function” is the work that is done in fulfilling that role. A teacher writes lesson plans, instructs pupils, evaluates, disciplines and coaches.
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Cognitive rehabilitation and memory enhancement: evidence-based interventions for older adults by Rob Winningham, PhD
There is a lot of advice out there about how we can keep our minds sharp. People take fad supplements, play video games designed to improve brain functioning, and, of course, complete crossword puzzles. Many of the things people use to improve their memories, however, are not supported by scientific research. The good news is, if you look at the bigger picture, there are behaviors and interventions supported by research, and they can be succinctly summarized.
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How four organizations launched their formal wellness programs by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Just about every International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) member organization offers some kind of wellness activities for their constituencies. But ICAA’s research1 shows that many have yet to bring those programs under the umbrella of a formal program with specific goals, strategies to help people meet those goals, and a means to measure outcomes. The importance of doing so should not be underestimated, says founder and CEO Colin Milner. “Senior living communities are striving to bring in new residents, encourage them to age in place, and provide an enriching and meaningful life experience over the long term. So, too, are seniors centers and other organizations that serve the age 50-plus market. All those objectives are best met with a formal wellness program that embraces the concept of active aging.
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ICAA's top 10 articles on management
As the International Council on Active Aging’s 10th Anniversary year winds down, the Journal on Active Aging® celebrates this special milestone with one final dip into the archives. This educational resource includes more than 1,000 articles on subject areas ranging from public policy to program profiles, communication to research, and health promotion to community design. Over the past year, each Journal issue has highlighted ICAA’s “top 10” articles on a specific topic to showcase the archives for readers. In this issue, the focus is management, a category that includes general management skills, budget and operations.
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SPRI's Step360 Pro: challenging balance in active older adults
Behind the growing population of age 50-plus adults is an industry busily promoting healthier, more vibrant aging. Led by the International Council on Active Aging®, the active-aging industry has grown and evolved over the last decade in how it supports health, well-being and quality of life for older people. Today, industry professionals routinely encourage clients to live as fully as possible in all areas of life with the help of products, programming and environments that support active lifestyles. As the industry continues to evolve, companies that are intent on serving the older-adult market keep developing creative wellness products and services to meet the expanding needs of this population and the industry. Once such company is SPRI Products, Inc., a GAIAM company based in Libertyville, Illinois.
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Maximize Active Aging Week with post-event planning
As September approaches, so too does Active Aging Week®, the annual health promotion observance that celebrates healthy, active aging.
The International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) launched Active Aging Week in September 2003 to give older adults opportunities to explore an active lifestyle and learn about its benefits. ICAA promotes the campaign nationally in Canada and the United States, while offerings are organized locally by host organizations.
