Initiated in 2003, by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), Active Aging Week takes place each year during the last week of september. The week-long campaign calls attention to, and wholeheartedly celebrates, the positivity of aging today. It showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society and spotlights the role models that lead the way.
Active Aging Week challenges society's diminished expectations of aging by showing that, regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live as fully as possible in all areas of life—physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational and environmental. The objective of the annual health-promotion event is to give as many older adults as possible, the means to experience wellness activities and exercise in a safe, supportive environment. It also promotes the benefits of healthier, more active lifestyles across the life span. In 2016, the observance will be held September 25th-October 1st.
ICAA is rooted in the principle of active aging – the conviction that people can significantly improve the quality of their later years by staying active and fully engaged in life. We believe that all individuals have the capability of embracing life within the dimensions of wellness. Active aging is the heart of our philosophy and the basis of “Changing the way we age®”, our grass-roots initiative to change everyone's perception of aging, young and old.
The Mission of the ICAA is a community of like-minded organizations and professionals who share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging baby boomers and older adults within the seven dimensions of wellness (emotional, vocational, physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, environmental). The council supports these professionals with education, information, resources and tools so they can achieve optimal success.
The vision of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is dedicated to changing the way we age, by uniting professionals in the retirement, assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation and wellness fields to dispel society's myths about aging. We help these professionals to empower aging baby boomers and older adults to improve their quality of life and maintain their dignity.
This year's theme will be, “Explore the Possibilities,” in which our entire community will be celebrating Active Aging with a wide range of Mind, Body and Spirit programs throughout the week. We held the first of many combined planning meetings with the Life Enrichment Team and a handful of community members. We are always looking for other residents to join in the fun! If you enjoy coming up with fun and enjoyable activities, we invite you join us. We are meeting each Wednesday in the Motion Studio at 3:00PM. If you want to share your ideas, please stop by, or give Jon Schilling, x18482 or Chris Mason, x16159 if you have any questions. *
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