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Topic- Innovator awards
Oak Harbor's Attitude of Gratitude inspires positivity and connectedness
The "Attitude of Gratitude" program launched in January 2014 to encourage residents to develop a new attitude for the New Year. The two-month program turned into a memorable experience for everyone at Oak Harbor, and an atmosphere of positivity permeated community life. "It was one of the most awesome programs we’ve ever done," shares Wellness Director Susan Wright.
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RidgePointe's Nature Club and Phenology Trail highlight an engaging environment
Minnesota beckons people outdoors with its natural resources-from parks, trails, forests and prairies, to mountains, lakes, rivers and beaches. Through nature-based activities and an on-site phenology trail, Minnetonka's RidgePointe Senior Apartments encourages residents to interact with the natural world in healthy, meaningful ways.
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Morrison Senior Living's Travel the World program enriches lives with a culinary journey
From Cinco de Mayo to Oktoberfest, residents in Morrison's client communities experienced stimulating dining events every month during the yearlong Travel the World program. In 2014, the program received the ICAA Innovators Practical Solutions Award, which recognizes wellness products and services that demonstrate creativity and excellence.
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Inverness Village promotes living "stronger" with Blue Zones campaign
Building on existing efforts to support whole-person wellness, Inverness Village launched a semester-long campaign in 2014 based on Dan Buettner’s bestseller "The Blue Zones," a book that describes the shared traits of populations in five long-lived areas of the world. The semester was the community’s most influential to date, observes Director of Wellness Jana Headrick.
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Active-aging innovators present models of success
In the active-aging industry, innovation results in products and services to support lifestyle changes, enhance environments for wellness, and inspire adventures of the mind, body and spirit. The International Council on Active Aging showcases creativity and excellence in the industry through the ICAA Innovators Awards program. Recipients help advance the industry with enriching approaches and winning solutions to promote wellness for older adults.
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The Windham's "Going Green" program enhances wellness and community
At The Windham in Fresno, California—an active independent and assisted living community owned by Kisco Senior Living—a "Going Green & Recycling" initiative has sparked people’s desire to protect the environment and contribute to the greater good as part of the community-at-large and as part of their personal legacies.
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