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Topic- Trends
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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Embracing the opportunities and realities of an aging global population by Colin Milner
Global populations will continue to age rapidly, transforming societies and economies in coming decades. While this shift brings complex challenges, demographic futurist Bradley Schurman, author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, argues it presents vast opportunities if the proper strategies are implemented.
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Enhancing active aging through wellness-centric design by Joy Keller
As architects and designers focus more intentionally on well-being, spaces are being reimagined in senior living communities and other settings to support wellness in life's different dimensions. Which of these design approaches--some new, others more established--could help (or are helping) you realize your wellness vision?
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Revolutionize experiences and outcomes with person-centered wellness by Colin Milner
No longer just a personal aspiration, living better longer has become a transformative force in the active-aging industry. This new era in thinking drives the priority given to wellness. Consider that in 2022's ICAA State of the Wellness Industry survey, four in five respondents (81%) considered wellness a top priority for their organizations. To optimize support for older adults' health and wellness, a highly person-centered approach is desirable. Why? One word: diversity. A highly person-centered approach finds meaningful new ways to connect with the needs and interests of residents, members and staff.
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Demystifying ChatGPT for active-aging organizations.by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Here's what you need to know about what is arguably the hottest technology trend today. The potential benefits for organizations and residents/members are real, but so are the cautions. Be prepared to explore!
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