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"Best in Wellness" centers foster environments for living better longer by Julie King, MS

As wellness becomes a principal focus of people and organizations serving older adults, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, have expanded their annual awards program. Since 2019, the ICAA NuStep Beacon Award has named 25 senior living communities in North America as the "Best in Wellness" yearly. The top five winners also receive the ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award for extraordinary performance. Two Pinnacle Award categories were added in 2022: community centers (senior centers, parks & rec, adult day services), and wellness CEOs. Read on to learn about four of the top five community centers committed to embracing wellness as a way of life--and bringing people together.

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At the top: Four

At the top: Four "Best in Wellness" communities illuminate the way by Julie King, MS

The pursuit of wellness today is stronger than ever.The ICAA NuStep Beacon Award recognizes 25 senior living communities in North America as examples that embody wellness as a way of life for residents and staff. And the top five communities also earn the prestigious ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award, as role models of exceptional wellness cultures. This article spotlights 2021 Pinnacle/Beacon recipients leading the way in fostering relevant, meaningful experiences for older adults.

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Cautious optimism inspires wellness programs by Patricia Ryan, MS-9213

Cautious optimism inspires wellness programs by Patricia Ryan, MS

The new "ICAA State of the Wellness Industry 2022" survey finds wellness staff members adapting to the pandemic era.

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Closing the wellness gaps by Colin Milner-9139

Closing the wellness gaps by Colin Milner

Research shows overwhelming commitment to wellness as a priority across the active-aging industry. But a lack of clarity about wellness itself may present a barrier to effective implementation.

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Shift the paradigm to an employee-first workplace by Patricia Ryan, MS-9021

Shift the paradigm to an employee-first workplace by Patricia Ryan, MS

The challenge of staffing shortages within organizations focused on older adults did not happen overnight, nor did it emerge because of the COVID pandemic. Especially in senior living--that combination of real estate, services and lifestyle--staffing has been a thorny issue for leadership for many years. Staff members have also felt the pressure of too few hands for the work, or untrained and unmotivated colleagues. What the pandemic has changed dramatically is the workplace environment. Forced closures, mass resignations, illness, closed schools and burnout have changed the way people view their jobs and forced employers to rethink how they attract and retain workers. Motivated by the need to recalibrate the philosophy of employment in senior living and fine tune processes to adopt new approaches, delegates from more than 40 senior living organizations joined together at the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) Forum 2021 to develop new approaches to the staffing challenge. These recommendations also have the potential to improve hiring and retention while positively impacting the quality of life of residents and clients.

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Active Aging Week 2021: Celebrating active, engaged living-8979

Active Aging Week 2021: Celebrating active, engaged living

Individuals engaging fully in life as they age--that's the long-term outcome that active-aging professionals often hope for when they host Active Aging Week. Since the annual observance launched in 2003, the wellness initiative has showcased the potential of older adults and their ability to participate fully in life's different dimensions. And every year, host organizations create low-to-no-cost activities to encourage adults 50+ to try new experiences and savor the fun, friendship and joy of participation in physical, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, vocational and environmental wellness offerings. Through a mix of in-person and virtual programming, these organizations again enlivened their neighborhoods and communities in 2021 with opportunities to join in the week's celebrations. Active Aging Week 2021, presented by Humana, was organized and led nationally by the International Council on Active Aging. National sponsors Abbott Nutrition and Aegis Therapies/EnerG by Aegis supported the campaign, along with content providers Spiro100 and One Day University. From local hosts and sponsors to organizers and volunteers, a multitude of grassroots contributors made the initiative a highlight of early fall for older adults across North America and beyond. To give a flavor of the week, held October 4-10, the following pages share some of the activities offered.

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