Journal on Active Aging - International Council on Active Aging

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T H E J O U R N A L O N
November/December 2011, Vol. 10 No. 6
The research issue
The brain-body connection
How exercise affects the
aging brain
Exploring sarcopenia
What it is (and is not)
and how to deal with it
Platforms & protocols
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C O N T E N T S
The Journal on Active Aging®
November/December 2011, Vol. 10 No. 6
PUBLISHER
Colin Milner, [email protected]
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The research issue
Jenifer Milner, [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Features
Patricia Ryan, MS, [email protected]
Research Exercise and the aging brain pg. 20
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
This article explores the impact of exercise on the aging brain—and
Julie Milner, [email protected]
affirms the message that “what is good for the body, is good for the
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES brain.” By Terry Eckmann, PhD
Krystyna Kasprzak, BA, [email protected]
Industry development ICAA Champions in action:
DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Patsy LeBlanc, [email protected] initiative gains momentum, makes inroads across
North America pg. 30
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Organizations and individuals demonstrate the vibrant power of
Marilynn Larkin, MA, [email protected]
active aging. By Marilynn Larkin, MA
ART DIRECTOR
Jacob Benaroch Health conditions Sarcopenia: what it is (and is
not) and how to deal with it pg. 54
The Journal on Active Aging® is published six times per
Sarcopenia is a significant health issue in the older-adult population,
year by the International Council on Active Aging®
especially as people advance in years. Interventions can help mitigate
(ICAA), a division of ICAA Services Inc. Contact
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All articles published in the Journal on Active Aging® are • Ginger Anzalone, MBA, Vesta Facilities Management • Brenda Loube, MS, Corporate Fitness Works
indexed by subject and stored in the “Articles archives” in
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the members only section of the ICAA website. In addition,
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every issue is posted in its entirety in the “Publications”
section for members. • Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD, University of • Kevin O’Neil, MD, Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Illinois at Urbana–Champaign • Phil Page, MS, Thera-Band Academy
Editorial submissions are welcome. Please send queries to • Marge Coalman, EdD, Touchmark Retirement • Christine Phan, MD, Kaiser Permanente
Jenifer Milner, Editor-in-Chief. Submissions may be edited
Communities • Barbara Resnick, PhD, University of Maryland
for length, style, content and clarity.
• Sandy Coffman, Programming for Profit School of Nursing
The Journal on Active Aging® ISSN 1814-9162 (print), • Dianna Densmore, PhD, Centers for Disease • Khristine Rogers, BA, Atria Senior Living Group
ISSN 1814-9170 (online). Control & Prevention • Michael E. Rogers, PhD, Wichita State University
• Terry Ferebee Eckmann, PhD, Minot State • Debra Rose, PhD, California State University,
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that older adults have medical and physical conditions
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recommendations and exercises published in the of Public Health • Kathy Smith, BBA, Kathy Smith Lifestyles
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C O N T E N T S
Research review Whole body vibration, part two:
what’s the most effective protocol? pg. 66
THE ICAA
Discover what the scientific literature shows about the effectiveness
of different whole-body vibration platforms and protocols on specific
physical performance measures for aging well. By Joseph Signorile, PhD PHILOSOPHY
Illustration: Jacob Benaroch
Articles
Changing the way
ICAA initiatives ICAA in 2011 pg. 18
we age®
This end-of-year report highlights some of the International Council
on Active Aging’s activities over the last 12 months.
We can change the way we age
by staying active, to the fullest
ICAA @ 10 ICAA’s top 10 articles on communication
pg. 42 extent possible, within all areas of
Seeking insight into communication-related topics? Explore these life: physical, spiritual, emotional,
10 articles published previously in the Journal on Active Aging® and
intellectual, professional, social and
Functional U®.
environmental. Aging
ICAA Innovators The Summit at Central Park:
within these dimensions of
an innovative facility engages active adults in
wellness keeps us involved, alert
wellness pg. 44
The City of Grand Prairie, Texas, reconceptualizes the senior center, and enjoying a productive life.
opening a “country club-level” venue for adults ages 50-plus.
ICAA Innovators ICAA honors eight innovative Active aging
efforts that advance active aging pg. 60
Cutting-edge programs, products and environments support healthier,
The concept of active aging is
more vital living for people ages 50 and beyond—and send an im-
portant message. summed up in the phrase “engaged
in life.” Individuals can participate in
Soapbox Ageism hides in plain sight pg. 74
life as fully as possible, regardless of
In a society that still accepts ageism, denial takes many forms. It’s time
to challenge this damaging bias against older adults and signal “the socioeconomic status or health
beginning of the end” for ageist practices. By Kathy Sporre, CSA
conditions, within the wellness
ICAA Innovators Valle Verde commits to better the dimensions.
world with its Green Footprint program pg. 78
A progressive community for active, engaged older adults strives to be
Age-friendly
“a model, sustainable community” through its green initiative.
ICAA’s age-friendly philosophy
C o l u m n s & d e p a r t m e n t s
designates programs that provide
6 16 the information, access and
Comment Research in the news
motivation people need to become
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and stay active through all levels of
Industry news ICAA Preferred Vendors
14 94 functional ability.
News from ICAA ICAA directions
Preferred Vendors
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COMMENT
A d e e r i n h e a d l i g h t s
For the last 10 years, businesses, me- the training to address these issues businesses that create and deliver
dia outlets, and individuals have asked effectively. active-aging programs.
me the same question: “How is society • Families and individuals are ill- • Businesses need to train, retrain and
responding to population aging?” My prepared for growing old, whether retain more of their workforce by
response is always the same. “Not well.” the focus is health maintenance or offering active-aging programs for
That answer has always bothered me, as it financial stability. For example, 76% workers.
does not tell the story the way it needs to of Boomers say they will work into • Communities need to provide settings
be told. So here is a better one: So far, so- their late 70s, yet 40% of those in this and supportive organizations to de-
ciety is like the proverbial deer caught in group who retired early did so due to liver active-aging opportunities and
the headlights of a speeding car—frozen health issues. environments.
in place and unable to get out of the way, • Families need to prepare for their
even though it knows it’s in trouble. The real question is, How do we change loved ones’ aging by becoming more
this picture? As it is for the deer in the informed about issues and taking
Over the last few decades, many of us highlights, the logical answer for us is to steps in advance to support their
have repeatedly heard the “Pig in the take action. We need to shift our para- quality of life in later years.
Python” analogy of the Boomers moving digms and thinking when it comes to • Individuals need to decide if they
through the life course. This analogy has population aging. want to embrace a lifestyle that
been beaten to death, yet governments, achieves quality of life by living as
businesses, healthcare, communities, The active-aging industry is one of the fully as possible throughout the life
families and individuals have barely few that has acted, yet our challenge as span.
budged in response. Just like the deer in professionals is to become even greater
the headlights. Let me share a few num- advocates for the older population. So, how will you address population
bers to support this view: Why? Because there are few of us in so- aging?
ciety pushing for change. To truly have
• Only 17% of cities have an official stra- an impact on the way cities are built,
tegic plan in place for addressing the healthcare is designed, businesses and
issues and opportunities presented by marketers address customers, and fami-
Boomers and their parents. lies and individuals prepare for old age, Colin Milner, CEO
• Only 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs have we must pick up the mantle. We need International Council on Active Aging®
plans in place for the Boomer market. to advocate for our residents, members,
• An estimated 95% of all marketing clients or customers, as well as our aging
dollars are spent on the under-35 age staff, our families and ourselves. It is our
group, even though the age 65-plus future we are creating together.
market has 47 times more wealth than
the younger population. Here are some examples of the kind of
• Healthcare is still not designed to societal responses needed:
address multiple chronic-health
conditions, yet 50% of age 65-plus • Governments need to create and sup-
Americans have two or more such con- port policies, funding and tax breaks
ditions. Health professionals also lack for organizations, communities and
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Industr y NEWS
Developers and elected officials took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for The Terraces of Bonita Springs, Florida, in November.
Photo: Garth Francis. Image courtesy of The Terraces of Bonita Springs
Construction starts on Public-private partnership community. The project is constructed
Florida community brings affordable apartments using sustainable building methods and
With more than 80% of its residences to older Angelenos also incorporates a number of “green”
reserved, The Terraces at Bonita Springs, In Los Angeles, California, a grand features designed to ensure its long-term
Florida, has obtained bond financing to opening took place in October for the energy-efficiency and sustainability.
begin construction on its new US$70- Dana Strand Senior Apartments, a devel- To this end, Dana Strand is designed to
million senior living community. The opment by ROEM Corporation and La the US Green Building Council’s LEED
Terraces will be located between Naples Cienega LOMOD, Inc., in collaboration (Leadership in Energy and Environmen-
and Fort Myers on approximately 20 with the Housing Authority of the City tal Design) Silver specification, which
acres off the South Tamiami Trail, near of Los Angeles. This represents the third are industry guidelines for sustainable
Bonita Bay Club and Highland Woods redevelopment phase of Dana Strand building and maintenance.
Golf and Country Club. To celebrate the Village, a former public housing site.
start of construction, the community SAGE creates first LGBT
hosted a recent groundbreaking. This The new Dana Strand, designed by seniors center in US
event included an on-site ceremony for architectural firm KTGY Group, Inc., New York City Mayor Michael Bloom-
developers and elected officials, followed provides 100 affordable, one-bedroom berg and the New York City Department
by a reception for future residents, local apartments for older adults with annual for the Aging announced in October
dignitaries and invited guests. incomes at or below 30% of the Los that Services & Advocacy for GLBT
Angeles County area median income. Elders (SAGE) was awarded an Innova-
Once complete, The Terraces will in- Amenities include a computer center, a tive Senior Center contract to open the
clude amenities such as fine dining, a community room and energy-efficient first full-time center for lesbian, gay,
bistro, a sky lounge with rooftop views, appliances, along with services such as bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older
a performance center auditorium and resident events, computer programs and adults in the United States. The SAGE
a creative arts studio. The community, English as a Second Language (ESL) Center, slated to open in January 2012,
sponsored by Santa Fe Senior Living, classes. will include program sites in all five New
will also feature a spa and a fitness cen- York City boroughs, bringing an array
ter, offering group fitness classes, well- The environmentally-sensitive Dana of services and support to LGBT elders
ness programs, and indoor and outdoor Strand development transformed the
pools. underutilized infill site into a residential Continued on page 10
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Industry NEWS
Continued from page 8
US$625,000 contribution from com- venting or reducing use of higher cost
Do you have news to share? ‐
munications giant AT&T to expand institutional services such as nursing
its Connections technology training homes and hospital emergency rooms,
The Journal on Active Aging® wel-
program. AT&T’s contribution will en- and honors patient dignity and the
comes your news submissions. Please
able the national education organization Americans with Disabilities Act.”
send press releases to publications@
to expand workforce skills training for
icaa.cc—the Journal’s email for sub-
adults ages 50-plus; support national
missions—and staff will consider
instructor training, e-learning and certi-
your news for possible publication.
fication; and equip thousands of adults
Newsworthy topics include such
with the ability to use technology effec-
things as facility openings; initiative
tively, both in their personal lives and on
or campaign launches; announce-
the job. The expansion includes training
ments of awards, promotions or
in 18 cities across the United States.
grants; and other topics of interest to
active-aging professionals.
The Connections curriculum of 34
courses includes basic computer skills; (At center) Chet Surmaczewicz, executive
throughout the city. The new center’s of- Internet and email; workplace applica- director and president of Santa Marta,
ferings will include hot meals, programs tions such as Word, Excel and Power- and associates celebrate the community’s
covering issues from health and wellness Point; online applications and resumes; receipt of Holleran awards in three catego-
to workplace skills, social services, and a social networking; and practical topics ries. Image courtesy of Santa Marta
wide range of social activities. like finding reliable health information.
In the past 10 years, more than 46,000 Santa Marta recognized as
New York City’s Innovative Senior Cen- people have enrolled the program. ‘best of the best’
ter program is a new initiative by Bloom- Santa Marta, a community in Olanthe,
berg that gives 10 of the city’s aging Settlement brings reprieve Kansas sponsored by the Archdiocese of
organizations the opportunity to better for Adult Day Health Care Kansas City, was recognized as a “best of
serve their communities with creative, centers in California the best” among 272 senior living com-
needs-based programming that will cre- A lawsuit against the state of California munities in 34 states recently. Communi-
ate models for the seniors center “of the brought by Disabilities Rights California ties that scored in the 90th percentile in
future.” The SAGE Center is one of two on behalf of older adults, chronically ill a resident satisfaction survey received a
citywide centers created to address the individuals and people with disabilities Highest Honors Award from Holleran,
needs of historically underserved older- was settled on November 17, 2011, in an independent research company spe-
adult populations. favor of the plaintiffs. The settlement cializing in senior service communities.
brought “immense relief” and “joy” Santa Marta was recognized for excel-
to the thousands of individuals who lence in three categories: First Impres-
would have lost services, says Lydia sions, Employee Satisfaction, and Over-
Missaelides, executive director of the all Hospitality Program.
California Association for Adult Day
Services, in Sacramento. Nearly 300 Holiday Retirement
Adult Day Health Care Centers statewide communities raise funds
had been slated to close on December 1. to help Canadian veterans
Holiday Retirement’s 34 Canadian
“Throughout this entire year, 35,000 communities are aiming to raise at least
Volunteer instructors work with students low income, medically needy patients CDN$100,000 for the Outward Bound
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in the OASIS Institute’s Connections and their families have endured incred- Canada Veterans Program, in order to
program. Image courtesy of the OASIS ible stress and lived in fear that they help more than 30 returning service
Institute would no longer be able to access care members and recent veterans partici-
at their local Adult Day Health Care pate in the program. Outward Bound
Grant enables OASIS to center,” Missaelides continues. “This provides wilderness courses that are
expand program settlement makes it clear that the ser- physically, mentally and emotionally
The OASIS Institute, headquartered vices provided by center based adult day challenging in an effort to rebuild the
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in St. Louis, Missouri, has received a health programs are irreplaceable in pre- self-confidence, pride, trust and com-
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