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Integrating power training into older-adult programs, part one: Foundations of power training and the Mini BIRST Bell/Band Program by Mary E Sanders, PhD, ACSM-CEP & RCEP, CDCES, FACSM
In the first part of this two-part series, the Journal on Active Aging’s Science Editor explores the foundations of power training and shares the Mini BIRST Bell/Band Program. Discover practical strategies to enhance functional capacity in older adults.
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From service line to strategic center by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
The tension between the daily power of food and its persistent positioning as a support service was the unspoken starting point of the inaugural ICAA Culinary, Nutrition and Hospitality Think Tank in October 2025. Insights detail why food is becoming central to identity, engagement and wellness.
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Rodney Alderfer: Embodying energy for life at Bridgewater Retirement Community by Julie King, MS
This ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award winner has fostered a culture in which older adults lead thriving and active lives as part of a compassionate community in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
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Enso Village: A new vision for memory-care environments by Marilynn Larkin, MA
At Enso Village, a Zen-inspired Kendal affiliate in Healdsburg, California, a collaboration between independent-living artist residents and a memory-care consultant led to art-filled corridors and the seamless inclusion of memory care into the community at large.
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Active Aging Week 2025: Changing the narrative on aging
Even as ageist stereotypes influence beliefs about aging, society’s narrative is changing. That is due partly to realities of greater longevity, increased knowledge and cultural change. Also, active-aging advocates have helped shape new narratives balancing possibility and challenge. Today, aging role models are thriving and contributing to daily life.
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Research brief: Takeaways from a trio of studies by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
As the science of aging evolves, so does understanding of how daily habits shape it. Three new studies offer insight on how nutrition-related behaviors can add quality to healthspan. This article explores these findings. It also suggests practical takeaways and role-specific actions for professionals...
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The continuity principle: Redefining how people live, age and thrive by Colin Milner
When I first visited Willow Valley Communities, I was struck by the quiet confidence of John Swanson. He’s a man who avoids taking center stage, yet his influence is impossible to miss. His vision and passion for reimagining aging were infectious then, and they remain so now as he transitions from his role as CEO into a new chapter.
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Benchmark of excellence: Awards recognize Best in Wellness Class of 2025
The ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards recently honored North America's top senior living communities and visionary leaders in wellness for 2025.
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Explore insights into ACSM's guidelines for exercise professionals, edited by Mary E Sanders, PhD, CDCES®, ACSM-RCEP, FACSM
Dr. Mary E Sanders, the Journal on Active Aging's science editor, shares a snapshot of new content and updated information from the 12th Edition of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. The article focuses mainly on selected updates relevant to older adults.
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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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