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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- Wellness
Beyond longevity: What the CenterWell Fulfillment Index reveals about what older adults really need by Sanjay Shetty, MD, MBA
Longevity and physical health are meaningful goals. Taken alone, though, they fall short of describing what older adults say makes later life worth living. New research from more than 5,500 adults ages 62+ identifies the factors that shape a sense of wholeness and purpose in later life--and what professionals can do about it.
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Physical activity in wellness communities: Wisdom from ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Award winners by Catalina Belalcazar, PhD(c), MBA; Rebecca Lloyd, PhD; and Stephen Smith, PhD
For a research team, immersive experiences at three award-winning senior living communities revealed how physical activity programs can integrate all the dimensions of wellness. The team shares its reflections to help those who design, deliver and evaluate wellness programs better cater to holistic well-being.
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Enso Village: A new vision for memory-care environments by Marilynn Larkin, MA
At Enso Village, a Zen-inspired Kendal affiliate in Healdsburg, California, a collaboration between independent-living artist residents and a memory-care consultant led to art-filled corridors and the seamless inclusion of memory care into the community at large.
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At the apex: "Best in Wellness" senior living communities by Julie King, MS
As research broadens understanding of active aging's value, and technology expands capabilities and offerings, opportunities proliferate to enhance wellness cultures. Also driving this evolution is a continuing shift in perceptions about older adults' abilities and potential, plus their increased expectations. This article highlights ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award recipients as role models of thriving wellness cultures in senior living. "What these communities have in common is the ability to offer transformative experiences that markedly enhance quality of life," says ICAA's Colin Milner.
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Splendido at Rancho Vistoso: Embodying an ecosystem of wellness by Julie King, MS
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso strives to transform lives with an evolving holistic model and a wholehearted commitment to a personalized approach. The ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award-winning life plan community combines enviable facilities and amenities, innovative wellness programming, and a campus-wide effort to support the individual, creating a beacon of wellness excellence for senior living.
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"Best in Wellness" communities and CEOs named for 2023
Two industry leaders dedicated to advancing holistic wellness in senior living and other active-aging settings recently revealed the 2023 recipients of their "Best in Wellness" Awards.
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