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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.
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Redefining what it means to grow older by Colin Milner
Age Wave's study, "The New Age of Aging," reveals a strong yearning among older adults for intergenerational relationships, meaningful contributions and continued personal growth.
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Embracing the evolution of wellness by Julie King, MS
More than just living better, and beyond simply living longer, today we know that we can do both. We can choose to see aging as an opportunity to grow and thrive for those who are willing to actively pursue wellness. ICAA's CEO shares insights on the movement to live better longer, the rapidly evolving wellness landscape and what organizations are doing to support this shift in focus.
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Thistledown: More than a place to live by Beth Witrogen, MJ
More Boomers are living alone today while also trying to maintain affordable housing in a sprawling nation built for younger, working families. Alarmingly, the risk for becoming unhoused is rising among older adults, especially those living alone. A pioneering cooperative model for senior living is successfully balancing autonomy and interdependence for low-income solo agers, building community on purpose to foster wellness.
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Embracing the opportunities and realities of an aging global population by Colin Milner
Global populations will continue to age rapidly, transforming societies and economies in coming decades. While this shift brings complex challenges, demographic futurist Bradley Schurman, author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, argues it presents vast opportunities if the proper strategies are implemented.
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Peter Thompson: Transforming a bold vision into an impactful reality by Julie King, MS
This 2022 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award-winning CEO introduces the next generation of community centers and looks back at what it took to develop the award-winning Center at Belvedere, recognized in the Pinnacle's Community Center category.
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The future of longevity: the science of thriving into late life by Colin Milner
Michael Roizen, MD, discusses the transformative potential of advances in longevity research, offering insights into the key pillars of healthy aging and the impact on healthcare and communities.
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