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Topic- Culture Change
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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Ability, not age: Ending ageist assumptions in physical activity programming by Erin Eleuterio, Holly Benson, Jojo McDuffie, Patricia Linderman, Laura Dow, Cheryl Whitelaw, Jennifer Winters, PhD, and
In 2024, a task force of health professionals and physical activity leaders set out to address ageism in physical activity. The group's recommendations appeared in a March 2025 white paper to tackle negative stereotypes about aging and change the narrative. In this article, the authors share their steps and strategies.
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Dining’s future is personal, purposeful and plated by Joy Keller
Boomers and Gen Xers are reshaping food culture--and forward-thinking operators are shifting dining from service into a signal as they see food evolve into something more. Today, food is a wellness tool, a cultural touchpoint and a personal expression of values.
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Autonomy and connection: Empowering the best life possible in aged care services by Beth Witrogen, MJ
Most disruptions in senior living today are generated by new entrants to the industry. However, Enabling Care at Home (ECH) is an example of how one established aged care operator in Australia foresaw the changing landscape and pioneered a visionary model integrating community and autonomy.
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Transforming societies for healthier, engaged aging
How do we ensure that aging populations around the globe will thrive? A new report calls for societal transformation - plus there's a role for everyone to play.
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Strategies to recognize and change ageist beliefs by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News
Views of aging are often unconsciously ageist. A leading psychologist and thought leader on successful aging shares ways to become more aware of unintended ageism and to rethink and shift these beliefs.
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