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Topic- Industry development
Embracing the opportunities and realities of an aging global population by Colin Milner
Global populations will continue to age rapidly, transforming societies and economies in coming decades. While this shift brings complex challenges, demographic futurist Bradley Schurman, author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, argues it presents vast opportunities if the proper strategies are implemented.
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Enhancing active aging through wellness-centric design by Joy Keller
As architects and designers focus more intentionally on well-being, spaces are being reimagined in senior living communities and other settings to support wellness in life's different dimensions. Which of these design approaches--some new, others more established--could help (or are helping) you realize your wellness vision?
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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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Peter Thompson: Transforming a bold vision into an impactful reality by Julie King, MS
This 2022 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award-winning CEO introduces the next generation of community centers and looks back at what it took to develop the award-winning Center at Belvedere, recognized in the Pinnacle's Community Center category.
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Revolutionize experiences and outcomes with person-centered wellness by Colin Milner
No longer just a personal aspiration, living better longer has become a transformative force in the active-aging industry. This new era in thinking drives the priority given to wellness. Consider that in 2022's ICAA State of the Wellness Industry survey, four in five respondents (81%) considered wellness a top priority for their organizations. To optimize support for older adults' health and wellness, a highly person-centered approach is desirable. Why? One word: diversity. A highly person-centered approach finds meaningful new ways to connect with the needs and interests of residents, members and staff.
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Peak performance: Senior living communities achieve the Pinnacle by Julie King, MS
The 2022 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award highlights North America's exemplary senior living communities for wellness. These communities also lead the joint program's Beacon Award honorees.
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