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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.
Unpack the potential of wellness technology by Patricia Ryan, MS
A lot of technology is already in place within organizations serving older adults, and more is being developed at lightning speed. You know that the right technology could help you do your job, and could help the residents and clients you work with. But, how do you choose what is effective versus hyped? Use this 10-step planning method to find the technology that helps realize the promise of person-centered wellness.
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Teaching Kitchen alchemy by Sandy Todd Webster
Teaching Kitchens (TKs) across an array of settings have gained momentum, efficiently delivering wellness education to people of all ages. If you haven't considered TKs to boost connection and improve health outcomes and quality of life among community members, there are compelling reasons to do so. The TK genie can transform your community's wellness--one recipe and one holistic health connection at a time.
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Healthy aging: Our brains and our identity by Kelly Tremblay, PhD
Can we change who we are as we grow older? The fluidity of identity, influenced by a confluence of factors ranging from genetics to cultural backgrounds, sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery and transformation that spans a lifetime. ... Research has also shown it is possible to improve many aspects of our life if we shift away from the negative stereotypes of aging and instead create more positive views of aging.
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Pickleball: Participation, passion and fractures on the rise by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Pickleball has taken the United States and the world by storm. In the US alone, participation increased 52% between 2022 and 2023, to 13.6 million players. What's more, players ages 55 and up were the largest age bracket of pickleball players in 2021. Increasingly, pickleball is a "must-have" amenity in communities and community centers serving active agers. So, too, are trainers and coaches to help individuals play safely.
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Thistledown: More than a place to live by Beth Witrogen, MJ
More Boomers are living alone today while also trying to maintain affordable housing in a sprawling nation built for younger, working families. Alarmingly, the risk for becoming unhoused is rising among older adults, especially those living alone. A pioneering cooperative model for senior living is successfully balancing autonomy and interdependence for low-income solo agers, building community on purpose to foster wellness.
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Physical literacy and active aging: A holistic approach to physical activity promotion by Rebecca Lloyd, PhD, and Stephen Smith, PhD
The benefits of being physically active throughout the life course are tremendous, not only from a disease-prevention perspective, but also in terms of the positive feelings of moving with and alongside others. However, simply advising others to become more active is ineffective without considering how they feel when moving and the extent of social, emotional, and community support available to maintain active motivation.
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