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ICAA Champion: introducing Dayna Stoddart
“Exercise is medicine has been my platform for many, many years,” says Dayna Stoddart, who spent 10 years as a licensed physical therapist in long-term care as well as other healthcare settings. Stoddart witnessed the impact of lifestyle on her patients’ health and quality of life. When her beloved grandmother went down the same path, she was profoundly affected. “It sparked my passion to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and disease prevention strategies as we age,” she shares.
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Wellness staff members extend their sphere of influence by Patricia Ryan, MS
Senior managers responding to an ICAA survey in 2014 said that lifestyle and wellness offerings were an extremely or very important strategy for growing their business. Implementing those offerings is the responsibility of the wellness workforce. To better understand how job descriptions are being written, the International Council on Active Aging conducted Salary & Benefits Surveys in 2011 and 2015. Collecting the work responsibilities of these professionals is important to define their positions and add context to compensation levels. It is also informative to compare positions in 2011 and 2015 to examine if, and how, responsibilities are changing.
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Adventures abound during Active Aging Week 2015
There are many reasons why Active Aging Week® benefits older adults, as well as the organizations and individuals who host events. For participants, trying something new and different (or experiencing a new twist on a regular activity) is not only good for the brain, but also the spirit. When Active Aging Week events are announced, people anticipate what will occur, and reach out to family and friends to join in. New acquaintances and social participation usually accompany the events provided. All of these benefits were reflected in the theme of Active Aging Week 2015: Live your adventure.
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ICAA Champion: introducing Sue Schwartz
"The beaches of San Diego, the rugged terrain of Baja California, and the beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran desert are my playgrounds," says Sue Schwartz, a native of the Golden State. Born in Long Beach during World War II, 71-year-old Schwartz lived an active, outdoorsy life, until challenges with arthritis intervened. After she fell in 2014, Schwartz fought her way back to health and happiness. Now she strives "to inspire others to consider the possibilities and joy of a lifestyle based on wellness."
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2015: ICAA's year in review
At the end of the year, many of us tend to look back and perhaps see what wasn't done-in our workplaces or our industry-and then start writing a to-do list for the next year. Yet there is also value when we recall what was accomplished, and what succeeded. What were the elements that made our initiatives or programs or organizations achieve a goal? How can we repeat those factors? As 2015 draws to an end, it’s a good time to review what you-our members and allies-and the International Council on Active Aging® accomplished.
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Making the connection between wellness and quality of life by Patricia Ryan, MS
When asked about what’s important as they age, older adults often place “health” and “being independent” at the top of the list, whether the question is asked by financial companies, AARP or university researchers. According to the International Council on Active Aging’s industry research, the health and well-being of residents is the top reason why age-qualified communities invest in lifestyle/wellness programs. So it’s fair to ask: How successful are communities in supporting their residents’ health, independence and overall quality of life?
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