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Topic- Industry development
Autonomous vehicles: Driving independence, mobility and wellness in active-aging communities by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Autonomous (self-driving) vehicles represent a growing trend that now is emerging in the active-aging market--with a difference. Unlike high-profile self-driving cars that operate on main thoroughfares, the autonomous vehicles being tested in senior living communities stay within the boundaries of the community, operating on preplanned routes. Such was the case for Lendlease-owned Elliot Gardens, a retirement community located in Port Elliot, South Australia, that recently served as a testing ground for a two-month study with Aurrigo Pty Ltd. ....
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Making exercise part of healthcare by Jenifer Milner WITH: ICAA issue brief--ACSM's Exercise is Medicine(R): Bridging healthcare and physical activity for older adults--Prepared by experts from the Ol
Since 2001, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has worked with members, partners and allies to encourage adults over 50 to adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle and to live as fully as possible in all of life's dimensions. Recently, members of the American College of Sports Medicine and the ICAA Advisory Board worked on an issue brief that connects Journal on Active Aging readers with ACSM's Exercise is Medicine(R) initiative. Exercise is Medicine(R) aims to make physical activity a standard in healthcare. By linking healthcare providers with physical activity resources and professionals, such as exercise physiologists, physical therapists and fitness specialists, the initiative promotes networks and environments that support physical activity.
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The modern elder: A revolutionary and inclusive approach to aging by Colin Milner
One of the most interesting parts of my role as founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging is meeting remarkable thought leaders. One of these people is industry icon Dr. Ken Dychtwald. Ken is someone who, when he speaks, "everybody listens." So when he called to suggest that I interview New York Times best-selling author Chip Conley, I did. ... Ken felt Conley's latest book, yet to be released at that time-Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder-was destined to transform the conversation on aging.
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ICAA 2018 ignites learning and growth
Active-aging professionals gathered at the International Council on Active Aging Conference and Trade Show 2018 to network and learn with each other, share ideas and encouraging words, and feel inspired and energized by a community whose vision, passion and action are "Changing the way we age." Long Beach, California, proved an inviting location for those who attended this year. The event took place October 18-20 at the waterfront Hyatt Regency Long Beach and the adjacent Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Led by renowned keynote speakers and a faculty of experts and industry leaders, this year's program aimed to inspire attendees to "ignite" their cultures of wellness.
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AGE-WELL: Harnessing technologies to boost health, wellness and quality of life by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Despite frequent announcements of new offerings, it's difficult at times to come up with meaningful technologies targeting older-adult wellness to showcase in this column. So, I was pleased to learn that AGE-WELL--officially, Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life Network of Centres of Excellence, Inc.--supports the development and commercialization of such technologies. AGE-WELL launched in March 2015 with CAD$36.6 million in funding for 2015-2020 from the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program. Through NCE, the Canadian government promotes a collaborative approach to social, health and economic issues, including aging.
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Making business sense of wellness programs (with "The business case for wellness programs in senior living" by Patricia Ryan, MS)
In a time of increasing competition for senior living communities, comprehensive wellness programs can help organizations remain financially fit by enhancing resident health and happiness, reducing turnover and healthcare costs, and strengthening staff satisfaction. Those takeaways are among 11 points made in "The Business Case for Wellness Programs in Senior Living," an International Council on Active Aging white paper published earlier this year. The "Business Case" contains data and analysis that demonstrate the positive return on investment, or ROI, that communities can achieve when they develop and maintain high-quality wellness programs. "Everybody needs to lay the foundation for business in solid data," says Colin Milner, ICAA founder and CEO. "This white paper provides the data that active-aging professionals can use to justify wellness to staff, residents, owners and business partners."
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