Active Aging Week 2007: Choose an active life

How do we encourage older adults to lead a more active lifestyle? The answer can be found among the creative opportunities provided by the many organizations that hosted Active Aging Week events. This annual celebration of healthy lifestyles for older adults is spearheaded by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), an association that supports professionals who develop wellness and fitness facilities and services for adults over 50. For this year’s event, retirement communities, statewide and provincial agencies, seniors centers and health clubs planned a panorama of wellness activities in the last week of September. Their goal? To encourage older adults to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.