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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.
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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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Creative Exchange: Top ideas for wellness programming
Among the joys of attending a professional conference is the opportunity to meet industry peers in person. On the conference agenda, formal in-session discussions and facilitated brainstorming provide avenues to develop knowledge and exchange ideas. At ICAA's Conference, participants each brought two ideas to create this group summary of approaches/strategies in a Creative Exchange on wellness programming.
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Kevin Burke: Pioneering and promoting whole-person wellness by Julie King, MS
After 30+ years striving to enrich the lives of older adults in senior housing and senior living communities, Kevin Burke was eager to share his expertise as CEO of Paradise Valley Estates (PVE). Under Burke's leadership, the community provides supportive environments, lifestyles and care to foster quality living and help residents attain wellness goals. His achievements as CEO earned him an ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award.
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Share your expertise at the ICAA Conference
At the ICAA Conference, you learn alongside others who engage with people so they can live their best possible lives. Speakers, side by side with attendees and exhibitors, generate ideas, information, questions, reflection and laughter. Have you wondered how you can share your knowledge and successes as a speaker? Discover how sessions and speakers are selected (and why you should consider sharing your skills).
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Creative Exchange: Top ideas for team-building
In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering a cohesive and engaged team is more crucial than ever. Recognizing this imperative, ICAA Conference attendees shared an array of strategies designed to bolster team-building during a Creative Exchange session. Participants each brought two ideas to be included in this group summary.
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Ginger Anzalone: Realizing lifestyles for living at Vesta communities by Julie King, MS
When invited to lead aerobics classes on a racquetball court in Taos, New Mexico, in 1982, Ginger Anzalone didn't recognize it as the beginning of a richly rewarding career. Today, she serves as regional president of operations for Vesta Property Services, and has pioneered and promoted fitness and wellness services for 40+ years. In fall 2022, her leadership as a wellness executive earned her an ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award.
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