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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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Technology and tools to cut food waste by Rachel L. Garcia, MPS
Every untouched entrée and over-ordered case of lettuce is not just spoilt food--it's lost revenue, squandered staff time and a missed opportunity to nourish people. From AI-powered systems to simple spreadsheets, use food tech to reduce kitchen waste and increase resource efficiency.
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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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The flavor of longevity by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
With age, sensory dullness can creep in over time, and distinct flavors in food become muted. Fortunately, there are ways to bring flavor back to the plate and the palate, writes this Journal on Active Aging® columnist. Discover more about enhancing diners' gustatory and olfactory senses to reclaim the joys of eating.
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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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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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Reducing food waste makes sense for people, places and budgets by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
At The Culinary Institute of America last year, our cohort was assigned to record our food-related waste, compost and trash for a week. While it may not seem like much when you're cleaning up, the discards add up. While its implications for personal, organizational, community and planetary health often shock first-timers, food waste is a key target to expand (or begin) an environmental wellness initiative.
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