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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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The perfect fit: An Origin active lifestyle community opens in a world-class setting by Colin Milner-5658

The perfect fit: An Origin active lifestyle community opens in a world-class setting by Colin Milner

The Canadian Rocky Mountains have become a destination for individuals who love the outdoors as well as those who seek adventure throughout the year. Skiing, snowshoeing, ice or rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking—there’s no better place to experience active mountain living than in the Alberta towns of Canmore and Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. These alpine communities are not only filled with trendy shops, art galleries, hotels and restaurants, but also offer plenty of activities, festivals, and arts and cultural events. Yet few developers have considered the region as a destination for retirement living. Until now. Neil Prashad and Frank Kernick have precisely this vision for Canmore, a former mining town located 50 miles west of Calgary in the scenic Bow Valley.

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"Step It Up!" The Surgeon General embraces walking and walkability

Active-aging professionals look for opportunities to help the people they serve improve their health. So, too, does the United States Surgeon General. One tool at his disposal is the Call to Action, “a science-based document to stimulate action nationwide to solve a major public health problem.” Issued on September 9, 2015, the Surgeon General’s new call to action aims to address the public health challenges of chronic disease. The solution—and the focus of the document—is walking.

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Trends in the physical environments for active living-5413

Trends in the physical environments for active living

In this special section of the Journal on Active Aging, discover award-winning designs in three focus areas for community remodeling and construction: dining spaces, outdoor spaces, and spaces that support functional ability.

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The ADA @ 24: an accessibility refresh by Jessica Madrigal, MS-4912

The ADA @ 24: an accessibility refresh by Jessica Madrigal, MS

July 2014 marks the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the United States. For organizations that serve the older-adult population as well as those targeting this market, it is a good idea to learn more about this law and what it now covers.

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Design your community-4828

Design your community

To develop environments for active aging, experts from different fields have great ideas and examples, as do the people who use the environments. If you are interested in getting involved in your own community, there are many free resources to assist. This article provides information about some resources, along with an overview of three different approaches, or frameworks, for developing environments for active aging.

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Connected to nature by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko-4824

Connected to nature by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

We all know that feeling we get after spending a day outdoors in perfect weather--our mood is brighter, we feel less stressed and just better overall. In fact, studies have validated those feelings of well-being, showing that older adults who spend time in sunlight and nature can reduce illness and improve overall health. ... Responding to this research, more organizations and communities are creating outdoor environments that are designed to promote active living and encourage a variety of activities,

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