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Topic- Trends
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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Unpack the potential of wellness technology by Patricia Ryan, MS
A lot of technology is already in place within organizations serving older adults, and more is being developed at lightning speed. You know that the right technology could help you do your job, and could help the residents and clients you work with. But, how do you choose what is effective versus hyped? Use this 10-step planning method to find the technology that helps realize the promise of person-centered wellness.
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Pickleball: Participation, passion and fractures on the rise by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Pickleball has taken the United States and the world by storm. In the US alone, participation increased 52% between 2022 and 2023, to 13.6 million players. What's more, players ages 55 and up were the largest age bracket of pickleball players in 2021. Increasingly, pickleball is a "must-have" amenity in communities and community centers serving active agers. So, too, are trainers and coaches to help individuals play safely.
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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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