Led by the International Council on Active Aging®, AAW runs October 3-9 at host organizations such as senior living communities, senior centers, fitness centers, YMCAs and libraries, that offer a variety of local events and activities at low-to-no-cost to participants.
Shell Point Retirement Communities in Fort Myers will be hosting activities this week.
Other Resources: GrowingBolder.com podcasts/radio shows
A wealth of wellness
Promoting the benefits of active living, AAW showcases the many capabilities of older adults as they prioritize healthy lifestyles and wellness across its multiple dimensions, including physical, emotional, social and more.
In-person and online offerings in the past have included homecoming dances, master gardener workshops, organized hikes, exercise classes, recreational sports competitions, cooking demonstrations, educational lectures and more. Host organizations determine their offerings according to their community and population needs.
Humana is a longtime presenting sponsor of AAW. National sponsors supplement AAW with Theme Days, including WALK! With Aegis Therapies, which offers daily activity suggestions, recordings of instructor-led workouts, program support materials and more.
Abbott Nutrition also provides resources that address how older adults can support their immune health with a nutritious eating plan and smart hydration.
Participate in AAW
For more details about AAW, go to www.activeagingweek.com; to register as a host organization, access the form at www.activeagingweek.com/register. Host organizations also can access a toolkit of free resources on the AAW website to plan, promote and implement their activities and events.
To find local AAW activities, look up host locations on the AAW homepage at www.activeagingweek.com, consult with community organizations and search social media using the hashtag #activeagingweek.
About the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
ICAA is a professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry and supports professionals who aspire to develop wellness cultures for adults over 50. This support includes creating wellness environments, programs and services. The association is focused on active aging—an approach to aging that helps older adults live life as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness—and provides its members with education, information, resources and tools. As an active-aging educator and advocate, ICAA has advised numerous organizations and governmental bodies.
A wealth of wellness
Promoting the benefits of active living, AAW showcases the many capabilities of older adults as they prioritize healthy lifestyles and wellness across its multiple dimensions, including physical, emotional, social and more.
In-person and online offerings in the past have included homecoming dances, master gardener workshops, organized hikes, exercise classes, recreational sports competitions, cooking demonstrations, educational lectures and more. Host organizations determine their offerings according to their community and population needs.
Humana is a longtime presenting sponsor of AAW. National sponsors supplement AAW with Theme Days, including WALK! With Aegis Therapies, which offers daily activity suggestions, recordings of instructor-led workouts, program support materials and more.
Abbott Nutrition also provides resources that address how older adults can support their immune health with a nutritious eating plan and smart hydration.
Participate in AAW
For more details about AAW, go to www.activeagingweek.com; to register as a host organization, access the form at www.activeagingweek.com/register. Host organizations also can access a toolkit of free resources on the AAW website to plan, promote and implement their activities and events.
To find local AAW activities, look up host locations on the AAW homepage at www.activeagingweek.com, consult with community organizations and search social media using the hashtag #activeagingweek.
About the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
ICAA is a professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry and supports professionals who aspire to develop wellness cultures for adults over 50. This support includes creating wellness environments, programs and services. The association is focused on active aging—an approach to aging that helps older adults live life as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness—and provides its members with education, information, resources and tools. As an active-aging educator and advocate, ICAA has advised numerous organizations and governmental bodies.
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