Celebrating aging and the benefits of active living at any age, Active Aging Week showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. This campaign also spotlights role models that lead the way. Learn how you can join with thousands of Active Aging Week supporters to help change the way we age.
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This year for active aging week we celebrated with a symposium for our residents entitled "Taste of Wellness: Savor what you love and skip what you don't". It was comprised of five mini presentations and activities highlighting the Providence Point "S.P.I.C.E.S (spiritual, physical, intellectual, community, environment, social) of Life". The day started with: What is Active Aging Week and how does it relate to us (our residents). Throughout the rest of the day each wellness team member intermingled mind, body, and spirit activities culminating in two fun social events: Active Aging Week Bingo and a Just Dance party. Additionally we had two fun and innovative pop up fitness classes (one referenced in picture 4) and a thought provoking documentary screening, “Aging in America: Survive or Thrive”, encouraging an open dialogue on what it means to age in America today. Meeting our residents where their needs and interests are, we were able to surpass our previous years attendance and have begun preparing for next years week of celebration.
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