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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.
Topic- Thought leaders
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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Transforming aging: An award-winning CEO inspires change by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Moorings Park Communities' Dan Lavender leads a culture of trust, innovation and measurable wellness outcomes. Lavender's achievements have led to back-to-back ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Awards honoring his wellness leadership.
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Designing for well-being: How the built environment shapes our health by Colin Milner
As the concept of the built environment evolves, the significance of design for enhancing health, well-being and resilience has never seemed more crucial. Internationally recognized for her discoveries, research scientist Esther Sternberg, MD, brings critical insights to the relationships between mind-body interaction, illness and healing, and the role of place in well-being. In this article, she shares her strategies.
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Redefining what it means to grow older by Colin Milner
Age Wave's study, "The New Age of Aging," reveals a strong yearning among older adults for intergenerational relationships, meaningful contributions and continued personal growth.
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Embracing the evolution of wellness by Julie King, MS
More than just living better, and beyond simply living longer, today we know that we can do both. We can choose to see aging as an opportunity to grow and thrive for those who are willing to actively pursue wellness. ICAA's CEO shares insights on the movement to live better longer, the rapidly evolving wellness landscape and what organizations are doing to support this shift in focus.
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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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