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Resources for older adults

The age-friendly philosophy of International Council on Active Aging is here to support your active life. On these pages you will find ideas for an active lifestyle, information about activities, answers to common questions, and links to additional sources of information.

You can choose an active life by:

• being physically active for 150 minutes a week. That's only 2.5 hours, out of the 168 hours in the week. You can achieve this goal by doing your physical activity in as little as 10 minute at a time. It takes only 10 minutes at a time to feel better and have more energy.
  
• exercising your mind through reading, hobbies, discussions, games and classes. Staying mentally active keeps you alert and engaged in life.
  
• staying connected to your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors. Talk on the phone, visit and e-mail the people around you.

Start by exploring this section for information on health conditions, walking and finding age-friendly wellness and fitness centers. If you get stuck or want more information, then talk with a member of ICAA, the association that supports professionals who develop wellness and fitness facilities and services for adults over 50. You’ll find ICAA members at recreation and seniors centers, retirement communities, health clubs and hospital or university fitness centers.