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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.
Living well at 100: insights into the lives of today's centenarians
A new survey in the United States paints a cultural portrait of 100 people turning 100 years or older in 2012, with results that upend ageist stereotypes of the oldest-old. UnitedHealthcare’s seventh annual 100@100 Survey provides anecdotal insight into the lives and lifestyles of centenarians, and shows that these respondents are nearly as active—physically and socially—as adults half their age.
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Hip osteoarthritis: aquatic exercise for healthy living on land by Mary E. Sanders, PhD, FACSM, RCEP, and Cathy Maloney-Hills, RPT
Evelyne Janz lives in Lonay, Switzerland, and at age 54, she’s an avid swimmer, mountain biker, hiker and skier. For many years she has trained daily and worked as a professional water-fitness trainer, and swimming coach. In April 2012, Evelyne and her family skied the Chamonix-Zermat Haute Route (High Route) in the Swiss Alps, traversing glaciers for 6 days. But her family history of hip arthritis had taken its toll, and her physically active lifestyle had become progressively difficult due to hip pain and stiffness. To reclaim her lifestyle, Evelyne decided to undergo hip replacement surgery, an effective and now common1 treatment for disabling osteoarthritis.
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A culture of hospitality: providing exceptional services, positive experiences
With more than 27 years’ experience working with senior living organizations and older adults, M. Sloan Bentley has seen a lot of changes in the industry. “For years senior living communities were thought of as a place where older adults went to be ‘cared for,’ but by today’s standards, that is so far from the truth,” states Bentley, a gerontologist and licensed nursing home administrator. “In fact, many communities are likened to a five-star hotel experience or living on a cruise ship.”
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Exergamers Wellness Clubs: boosting physical activity, socialization and quality of life for older adults by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Recognition of the benefits of play for older adults continues to grow, as does momentum for ways to facilitate it. In the May/June 2012 issue of the Journal on Active Aging®, we explored the emerging trend of older-adult playgrounds. In this article, we delve into a pilot program aimed at improving the health and well-being of older people in Los Angeles, California, through “exergames”—video games that involve sports and exercise—and other components.
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How well do you know the older-adult market?
As an active-aging professional, you strive to create environments, programs and services that support older adults in leading full, active and healthy lives. To ensure offerings resonate with your customers and meet their needs, it is vital for you to know the market. Newly compiled statistics from the United States Census Bureau offer a current and concise profile of older Americans. Carry on reading to bring yourself up to date—and see how well you know the market.
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ICAA's top 10 articles on functional training
The Journal on Active Aging® is dipping into the archives in 2012 to celebrate the International Council on Active Aging’s 10th Anniversary year and to showcase this educational resource for readers. Each Journal issue this year highlights ICAA’s “top 10” articles on a specific topic. In this issue, the focus is on all things functional—abilities, assessment and conditioning.
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