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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- Trends
Granfluencers: likes, follows and engagement by Joy Keller
Zipporah "Zippy" Lubin-Sandler, a Florida-based lifestyle and travel influencer, belongs to an emerging phenomenon of influencers dubbed "granfluencers." Granfluencers are defying ageist stereotypes, fostering cross-generational dialogues and offering a fresh perspective on active aging. This trend not only encourages people to reevaluate existing frameworks around aging; it stimulates creativity, educates, inspires and, for some, generates income. It's also a trend that senior living communities (and other active-aging settings) can use to educate, engage and promote.
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“Ageless aging”: How women can truly win the longevity lottery by Colin Milner
Although "women have won the longevity lottery, they face challenges to living better longer," says Maddy Dychtwald, a leading futurist, public speaker, and thought leader. Contributing to these challenges is women's underrepresentation. As a result, their unique needs, concerns, challenges and ambitions receive too little attention. Dychtwald shares perspectives and information to help women lead longer, better lives.
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Redefining what it means to grow older by Colin Milner
Age Wave's study, "The New Age of Aging," reveals a strong yearning among older adults for intergenerational relationships, meaningful contributions and continued personal growth.
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Embracing the evolution of wellness by Julie King, MS
More than just living better, and beyond simply living longer, today we know that we can do both. We can choose to see aging as an opportunity to grow and thrive for those who are willing to actively pursue wellness. ICAA's CEO shares insights on the movement to live better longer, the rapidly evolving wellness landscape and what organizations are doing to support this shift in focus.
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Unpack the potential of wellness technology by Patricia Ryan, MS
A lot of technology is already in place within organizations serving older adults, and more is being developed at lightning speed. You know that the right technology could help you do your job, and could help the residents and clients you work with. But, how do you choose what is effective versus hyped? Use this 10-step planning method to find the technology that helps realize the promise of person-centered wellness.
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Pickleball: Participation, passion and fractures on the rise by Marilynn Larkin, MA
Pickleball has taken the United States and the world by storm. In the US alone, participation increased 52% between 2022 and 2023, to 13.6 million players. What's more, players ages 55 and up were the largest age bracket of pickleball players in 2021. Increasingly, pickleball is a "must-have" amenity in communities and community centers serving active agers. So, too, are trainers and coaches to help individuals play safely.
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