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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.
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Peconic Landing: Where members chart their course to successful living by Julie King, MS
Located on Long Island, New York, Peconic Landing embraces a philosophy of innovation to encourage its members to pursue their interests and passions to the fullest. “We are on a continual journey, always growing and moving forward,” says Robert J. Syron, president and CEO of the award-winning life plan community.
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ICAA: Transforming the active-aging industry over 25 years by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Concluding the two-part series marking the International Council on Active Aging’s 25th anniversary, Founder/CEO Colin Milner provides a thought-provoking assessment of where the industry is now and what it must do to foster the best possible outcomes in communities and organizations that serve older adults going forward.
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Doug Leidig: Providing opportunities to live your best life at Asbury Communities by Julie King, MS
Doug Leidig, president and CEO of Asbury Communities Inc., is one of the top five wellness executives in North America. The ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award winner has dedicated his career to the privilege of profoundly impacting lives every day.
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Colin Milner: Personal perspectives on ICAA’s 25 years of changing the way we age by Marilynn Larkin, MA
In part one of this two-part series celebrating the association’s 25th anniversary, Founder and CEO Colin Milner opens up about the realizations that drove him to start ICAA, what he might have done differently, and why staying strong and focused on its mission enables him not only to advocate for positive change, but also to make it happen.
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From service line to strategic center by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
The tension between the daily power of food and its persistent positioning as a support service was the unspoken starting point of the inaugural ICAA Culinary, Nutrition and Hospitality Think Tank in October 2025. Insights detail why food is becoming central to identity, engagement and wellness.
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The continuity principle: Redefining how people live, age and thrive by Colin Milner
When I first visited Willow Valley Communities, I was struck by the quiet confidence of John Swanson. He’s a man who avoids taking center stage, yet his influence is impossible to miss. His vision and passion for reimagining aging were infectious then, and they remain so now as he transitions from his role as CEO into a new chapter.
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