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Topic- ICAA initiatives
Active Aging Week 2025: Changing the narrative on aging
Even as ageist stereotypes influence beliefs about aging, society’s narrative is changing. That is due partly to realities of greater longevity, increased knowledge and cultural change. Also, active-aging advocates have helped shape new narratives balancing possibility and challenge. Today, aging role models are thriving and contributing to daily life.
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Benchmark of excellence: Awards recognize Best in Wellness Class of 2025
The ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards recently honored North America's top senior living communities and visionary leaders in wellness for 2025.
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Leon Grundstein: Reimagining aging through Whole Life Living™ by Julie King, MS
GenCare Lifestyle's Leon Grundstein established his company with wellness as both foundation and blueprint. With this passion for wellness, the ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award winner continually strives to transform senior living.
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Introducing the ICAA Culinary, Nutrition and Hospitality Network by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Across active aging, the full potential of dining experiences to advance wellness has often gone untapped. A new initiative will empower communities to pursue wellness through delicious food, meaningful nutrition, culture and care.
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Nourishing the future of active aging by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
ICAA deepens its commitment to culinary, nutrition and hospitality as central catalysts of wellness. Our call to action recognizes food not merely as sustenance, but as a powerful vehicle for health, connection, culture and identity.
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Plan now to create more visibility for Active Aging Week
Perceptions are shifting about what's possible as we age and, increasingly, role models are moving society to rewrite this narrative. Active Aging Week offers the perfect vehicle for organizations and communities committed to older-adult wellness to spotlight their residents and members. In 2025, the weeklong celebration will take place October 6-12. Become a local host organization to foster camaraderie and promote healthier, more engaged aging with fun, educational and invigorating activities. As a bonus, you get to showcase your programming and amenities.
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