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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- Industry development
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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Award-winning communities elevate the wellness experience by Julie King, MS
Ongoing adoption/evolution of wellness cultures in senior living contributes to the gradual shift to a more person-centered approach. The ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award's 2024 recipients strive to reach new heights in creating vibrant, engaging wellness environments.
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Longevity technologies: Using the latest tech to live younger, longer by Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM
Learn about emerging longevity technologies--from biometric wearables and predictive AI to molecular diagnostics and regenerative tools--and ways you can use them to enhance outcomes for your members and residents.
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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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"Best in Wellness" award-winners are redefining aging
Guiding lights in North America's senior living industry were honored recently with the 2024 ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards, a joint endeavor of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC. The awards program recognizes communities and leaders whose achievements, innovations, directions or commitments in wellness distinguish them. Since 2019, these awards have celebrated communities that fully embrace wellness as a guiding principle and make wellness an integral part of community life.
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