AD
Additional Events on LEEP
LEEP INK FEATURES
August is Appropos
A toddler playing in the fountain at a park in Santa Fe, New Mexico—Photo LD Lewis. In August, we live through the Dog Days of Summer. It's hot and often humid, and those ...
September is Sassy
Can you hear that sigh of relief from parents worldwide? Yes! September marks the return of students to school, a global phenomenon. Preparations for the ACT and SATs begin earnestly for ...
OOH LA LA, October
October is the busiest month for events, with 5% more happening than in May, the second most eventful month. Sailing enthusiasts will be glued to the finals of this year's Am...
About Humana's Active Aging Week
Sports & Fitness , Health
Family & Friends
Ends: Oct 06, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
PROMOTING WELLNESS AND VITALITY:
ACTIVE AGING WEEK
Active Aging Week is an annual event that celebrates the positivity of aging and encourages older adults to lead active, healthy, and engaged lives. Typically held in the first week of October, this event is designed to be inclusive, promoting the benefits of regular physical activity, social interaction, and overall wellness for people aged 50 and older, regardless of their fitness level or physical abilities.
Active Aging Week was established in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), a leading organization dedicated to changing how people age by promoting active, healthy lifestyles for older adults. The ICAA provides resources, guidelines, and support for organizations and communities participating in the event.THE PURPOSE OF ACTIVE AGING WEEK
The primary goals of Active Aging Week are to:
—Encourage Physical Activity:
The week highlights the importance of staying physically active as a key component of healthy aging. It promotes activities that improve strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health.
—Promote Social Engagement:
Active Aging Week emphasizes staying socially connected. It encourages older adults to participate in group activities, fostering a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation.
—Highlight Wellness Across Multiple Dimensions:
The event promotes a holistic approach to aging, which includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It encourages older adults to engage in activities that support their overall health and quality of life.
—Combat Ageism:
Active Aging Week challenges stereotypes about aging and demonstrates that older adults can lead vibrant, active lives.CELEBRATING ACTIVE AGING WEEK
During Active Aging Week, community centers, retirement communities, fitness centers, healthcare providers, and local organizations organize various activities and events. These activities are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for older adults, regardless of their fitness level or physical abilities. Common events include:
—Fitness Classes:
Yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, and walking groups are popular activities for people of different fitness levels.
—Health and Wellness Workshops:
Educational sessions on nutrition, stress management, mental health, and chronic disease prevention.
—Social Events:
Dances, picnics, arts and crafts sessions, and group outings encourage social interaction and community building.
—Educational Seminars:
Talks on financial planning, technology use, and safety for older adults.
—Community Volunteering:
Encouraging older adults to give back to their communities through volunteer work can enhance their sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Active Aging Week is crucial in promoting a positive image of aging and encouraging older adults to take charge of their health and well-being. By participating in the week's activities, older adults can discover new interests, make new friends, and improve their overall quality of life. The event also serves as a potent reminder to society that aging can be a time of growth, vitality, and joy. Active living is a key to enjoying later life to its fullest.
VIDEOS
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Currently, this event does not have supporting documents.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES
Currently, this event does not have supporting images.
Where would you like to go now?
AD
/footer-logo.svg){kind=logo}
LEGAL: Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear attribution is given to Jubilee LLC and LEEPCalendar.com, with appropriate and specific direction to the original content (Page URL). Additional documents, embedded videos and additional image rights retained by their creators and are provided to increase understanding of the event or topic.
Jubilee LLC reserves the right to accept or reject inclusion of events in this calendar. The appearance of an event in LEEP Calendar does not imply endorsement of the event, nor the organization championing the event by Jubilee LLC, its stakeholders, customers or subsidiaries. All dates, contact information, URLs, addresses, and information relating to any event, promotion or holiday are subject to change without notice and should be treated as estimated. Jubilee LLC, our stakeholders, customers and subsidiaries cannot warrant accuracy. Users of this application are solely responsible for verifying actual event date with organizers and additional sources prior to committing resources, financial, human or otherwise.
Jubilee LLC, 1712 Pioneer Avenue,Suite 2019 Cheyenne, WY 82001 +1 (484) 226 4777
Copyright © Jubilee LLC / LEEPCalendar.com 2024. All rights reserved.
/Icon awesome-facebook-square.svg)
/Icon awesome-instagram.svg)
/Icon awesome-twitter-square.svg)
/Icon awesome-linkedin.svg)
/Icon awesome-behance-square.svg)