The physical wellness issue Agent of lifestyle change Dr. Andrew Weil delves into diet, aging ...

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Dr. Andrew Weil, ‘father of
integrative medicine’
The physical wellness issue
Agent of lifestyle change
Dr. Andrew Weil delves
into diet, aging, health &
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C O N T E N T S
The Journal on Active Aging®
March/April 2015, Vol. 14 No. 2
CEO & PUBLISHER
Colin Milner, [email protected]
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jenifer Milner, [email protected] The physical wellness issue
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Features
Mary E. Sanders, PhD, CDE, RCEP, FACSM
ART DIRECTOR Nutrition Agent of lifestyle change: Dr. Andrew
Jacob Benaroch
Weil sows health for the whole person pg. 24
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER No one can deny Dr. Andrew Weil’s bold views or his real impact
Julie Milner, [email protected]
when it comes to a more holistic approach to health at all ages.
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Known as the “father of integrative medicine,” this renowned
Patricia Ryan, MS, [email protected] physician discusses eating for health, aging well, and transforming
healthcare with the International Council on Active Aging’s founder
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
Krystyna Kasprzak, BA, [email protected] and CEO. By Colin Milner
DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT Cognitive health Training the brain to change the
Patsy LeBlanc, [email protected]
way we age, part 1: understanding neuroplasticity
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR pg. 36
Marilynn Larkin, MA, [email protected]
Fitness and wellness professionals can help clients—and themselves—
LEAD SERVICES build mental “muscle” for everyday life by adding brain games
Shari Akesson to physical movement. This first installment of a two-part article
explores brain functions and skills, as well as brain-training research
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COMMENT
More than a ‘cool thing’
I’ve traveled in the aging-services world function—physical, cognitive and so- exercise and physical activity for older
for more than 20 years and visited a lot of cial—in people ages 50 and older, it also adults.
organizations that provide physical activ- impacts virtually every aspect of society.
ity and exercise opportunities for older There is the economic impact. Physically Is it in the budget to transform lives? To
adults. Many organizations grasp why it’s active lifestyles lower the costs that inac- inspire change? To make a difference?
important to offer these opportunities to tivity impose on the healthcare system These are the vital reasons to provide
residents or members. Others still lack (about US$75 billion a year in the Unit- physical activity and exercise opportuni-
a clear understanding. Today, I want to ed States alone); decrease the number ties for your residents or members. When
clear the air. Let’s talk about the most of people who leave the workplace early those things become your goals, older
compelling reasons for your organiza- due to ill-health; increase the pool of hu- adults and their families will feel the
tion—or any aging-services organiza- man capital; and lessen the need for sup- higher purpose behind your offerings.
tion—to give your members or residents portive services (or shift the needs from Trust me, they will respond. You will
these options. home “care” to home “health”). Society grow your bottom-line and you will retain
also gains many financial benefits when your residents or members—plus you will
Physical activity opportunities are not people age actively. There are effects on have a more positive, satisfied customer
just a “cool thing” to offer. Nor are they everything from containing the total base to help you spread the word.
a marketing ploy or a retention tool. Yes, wage, Social Security and private-pension
you’ll achieve your desired results if that’s losses associated with caregiving—close This issue of the Journal on Active Aging®
what you aim to achieve—but your orga- to $3 trillion in the US, according to a focuses on physical wellness, including
nization will miss out on the more impor- 2013 report from the MetLife Mature nutrition, exercise and related program-
tant outcomes. Programs, environments Market Institute—to helping workplaces ming. You’ll also find physical movement
and spaces can inspire older people to and countries remain more competitive. to be an essential element in the brain-
transform their lives, leading to benefits Yet, it is the personal impact derived from training article on pages 36–42. Check
that have a higher meaning. physical activity and exercise that will out these articles for ideas to incorporate
most reward you. in your own setting. Society can profit—
To see what investing in physical activity as can you—when many more older
and exercise truly means, look into the Don’t believe me? Consider the impact adults dance with their daughters, run a
faces of your residents or members as on your life if you were to lose your ability 10K, work or open a new enterprise, or
they stand on their own for the first time to function day-to-day. For example, how just have the ability to do so.
in years, or dance with a granddaughter would you interact with all that you take
at her wedding, or cross the finish line at for granted—family, friends, community?
a local walking event. These life moments How would you get around? Who would
are priceless. They provide everyone with you rely on for assistance, and would they
great joy and satisfaction. These moments always be available? How would your Colin Milner, CEO
are only possible, though, because physi- mental health change? Would your cogni- International Council on Active Aging®
cal activity and exercise helped individu- tive abilities diminish along with your
als reverse or slow the declines associated physical ones? And what would you pay
with aging and lifestyle. to restore your function?
Physical activity not only supports qual- “Transformational” is no understate- Connect with Colin Milner on
ity of life, independence and improved ment when we describe the benefits of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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“[This year’s] award recipients recognize
the value of promoting strong bonds
between the generations and working
together to create a vibrant, meaningful
place to live for every generation,” stated
MetLife’s president and chief executive
officer, Dennis White. “MetLife Foun-
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Senior Lifestyle rebrands
wellness programming
Chicago, Illinois-based Senior Lifestyle
Corporation recently rebranded its well-
Ian Calvert and the Singing for the Brain Chorus perform at the recent Plymouth
ness programming. “From our decades
Dementia Conference in the United Kingdom. Image courtesy of Plymouth University
of experience, we’ve identified what we
believe are the core elements of a fulfill-
‘Singing for the Brain’ groups volved in the making of this record. ing life,” observes Terry Fay, director of
help raise Alzheimer’s Working in partnership with Plymouth Resident Programs for the senior living
awareness and funds University and Peninsula Arts, the Sing- company and International Council on
In partnership with Peninsula Arts at ing for the Brain groups themselves Active Aging Advisory Board Member.
Plymouth University in Devon, England, have demonstrated that being an active “[They] include the freedom to move,
Alzheimer’s Society “Singing for the part of the community is still very much grow, feel, reflect, connect and contrib-
Brain” groups recently launched a bid possible if you receive a diagnosis of de- ute.” These elements are now the cor-
for chart success in the United Kingdom mentia.” A video of the singers perform- nerstones of Senior Lifestyle’s program-
with an emotional song highlighting ing is available at www.youtube.com/ ming, called “Be Inspired.”
what is still possible after being diag- watch?v=ISWNODy6WzQ; the song is
nosed with dementia. Never Will Forget available at major online music stores. New Jersey provider extends
(John’s Song) was penned by Ian Calvert, home care services
a television and radio host. Calvert was Communities recognized for Springpoint Senior Living, a New Jersey-
inspired to write the song and raise intergenerational ties based nonprofit provider of seniors
funds for Alzheimer’s research and sup- Earlier this year in Washington, DC, housing and services, has acquired pri-
port after witnessing his father-in-law’s MetLife Foundation and nonprofit Gen- vately held Senior Care Management,
physical and mental health deteriorate erations United presented three “age-op- a home care company with offices in
due to dementia. The songwriter is lead timized” communities with awards that Ewing. The addition of Senior Care
vocalist on the recording. His backup celebrate their intergenerational solidar- Management is expected to extend and
singers are people with dementia and ity. The Best Intergenerational Commu- complement the Springpoint at Home
their caregivers, all members of the Al- nities Award also heightens awareness of professional suite of health and wellness
zheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain the important role this solidarity plays services. Allowing for expansion in lo-
social activity groups from Plymouth. in building strong, vibrant communities. cal markets, the combined Springpoint
The recipients for 2015 were: at Home organization now has over 150
“Even when many memories are hard staff members serving over 100 clients
to retrieve, music can sometimes still • Carlisle, Massachusetts and families in New Jersey. Anticipated
be recalled,” says Debbie Donnison, re- • Greater Richmond Region, Virginia revenues are projected to be nearly US$5
gional operations manager for the • Greater Plymouth Area, Wisconsin million annually.
Alzheimer’s Society in South West
England. “It is great that people with A fourth community—City of Surprise,
dementia were able to be actively in- Arizona—was named national finalist. Continued on page 12
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