An international congress illustrates the breadth and depth of active-aging research and practice by Bob Laventure, MEd

Just weeks after the United Kingdom welcomed the world to the 2012 London Olympics, over 900 active-aging researchers, scientists, wellness providers and exercise leaders came together in Glasgow, Scotland, for “a celebration of diversity and inclusion in active aging.” The Eighth World Congress on Active Ageing, held August 13–17, showcased the latest research evidence and best practice on physical activity and active aging. It also highlighted the needs of an often excluded but growing population group: the oldest-old. And in a first for this event, which takes place every four years, over 400 older adults participated as a result of a “Senior Pass.”