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04/22/2026

Join our team in the fight against Alzheimer’s—because every dollar brings us closer to a breakthrough

Alzheimer’s is not someone else’s challenge—it’s one that touches our residents and members, our families, and our future.

For more than five years, the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) and its members (you) have come together to take action in the fight against Alzheimer’s—turning commitment into real impact.

Together, we have already raised over $675,000 in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Now, as ICAA celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are setting our sights on a bold milestone:

$1,000,000 raised—recognized at the ICAA Conference & Expo.

But reaching that goal will take all of us.

Join our team. Host an event. Make a pledge. Mobilize your community. Because progress doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when people choose to act.

Everyone we serve—and everyone we love—benefits from what we do next.

https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/internationalcouncilonactiveaging

04/21/2026

Hitting the streets soon is the latest edition of our Journal on Active Aging. The content for this issue includes the following:

- Colin Milner: Personal perspectives on ICAA’s 25 years of changing the way we age
- Physical activity in wellness communities: Wisdom from ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Award winners
- Food is Medicine
- Doug Leidig: Providing opportunities to live your best life at
-Integrating power training into older-adult programs, part two.

You can learn more about the Journal at https://www.icaa.cc/journal.php

04/17/2026

2036: RETHINKING THE SENIOR LIVING EXPERIENCE.

What will the senior living experience be in 2036? Will it still be defined by the

care it provides—or by the life it enables? If it’s the latter, then the real question becomes: What needs to change today to bring that experience to life?

At the ICAA Wellness Think Tank on April 28 in Charlotte, we’re opening with a conversation designed to challenge assumptions and redefine the future. What happens when technology and wellness are no longer layered onto senior living, but become the foundation of the experience itself?

We’ve brought together two leaders shaping that future:

-Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation, who is driving the intersection of AgeTech, accessibility, and independence—where technology becomes infrastructure for living well, not just managing decline.

-Susie Arnett, Director of Wellness Programming, Six Senses, who is redefining environments as experiences—where wellness, connection, and purpose are intentionally designed into every moment of daily life.

Together, they represent the convergence of two forces that will define the next era: technology that enables continuous, intelligent living and wellness that shapes the experience, culture, and value proposition.

This is not about improving the current model; it’s about replacing it. A few spots are still open. If you are a CEO, COO, President, VP, or National Director of

Wellness, Lifestyle, or Therapy at a multi-location senior living organization, you will not want to miss this conversation.

A sincere thank you to our sponsors for supporting this important dialogue: Humana, Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Keiser, SportsArt, Matrix, and Lifeloop.

Senior living in 2036 will not be defined by the care it provides—but by the life it enables.

To learn more, please direct message us here on LinkedIn

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04/15/2026

What does it really mean to live better longer?

In this episode of Foresight Radio, Steve Moran sits down with Colin Milner , CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, to explore one of the biggest questions facing the senior living industry:

Is senior living ready to become the real-world delivery system for longevity?

Colin has spent decades challenging traditional ideas about aging and wellness. In this conversation, he shares why senior living communities are uniquely positioned to help older adults thrive—but also why many communities still fall short of delivering on that promise.

Steve and Colin dive into topics including:

• What “living better longer” actually means in real life
• Why senior living must shift from care-first to wellness-first
• The difference between real wellness programs and “wellness washing”
• Why connection, identity, and community experience matter more than amenities
• How senior living communities can design environments that support purpose, autonomy, and longevity

They also explore what the future senior living experience could look like by 2036, including intergenerational communities, environments designed for connection, and why the best communities may feel less like institutions and more like home.

If you're a senior living operator, industry leader, or someone thinking about the future of aging, this episode offers a fresh and honest perspective on where the industry is headed—and where it still needs to go.

In this episode, Steve Moran sits down with Colin Milner to explore one of the biggest questions facing the senior living industry.

04/06/2026

A trend to be aware of in 2026: Science-washing

As the older adult population grows, so will the volume of claims promising longevity breakthroughs. We must ensure that the pursuit of longer life is guided by evidence, integrity and realism.

04/01/2026

Did you know that stopping food three hours before bed and slightly lengthening an overnight fast improved blood pressure, heart rhythms, and blood-sugar control in adults at risk for cardiometabolic disease, a study from Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, found.

You can read more about this at https://www.icaa.cc/industrynews/2026-03/GIVE-ME-A-BREAK-Stopping-eating-three-hours-before-bed-boosts-heart-health.htm

03/30/2026

Many individuals encounter at least one person in their lives—be it a lingering ex, a toxic friend, a rude neighbor, or a frustrating colleague—who contributes to their stress.

Recent research indicates that these 'hasslers' can have a profound impact on health. They can elevate stress levels and potentially accelerate biological aging by 1.5 percent. This means your 'internal age,' which represents the health of your cells, could be greater than your actual chronological age.

The consequences are significant. A higher internal age suggests that your cells are deteriorating at an accelerated rate, which is associated with chronic diseases like cancer and dementia. Assessing your relationships may be a vital step in enhancing your health and extending your life expectancy.

According to a team from New York University, "Each additional hassler is associated with faster biological aging.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/time-to-cut-out-that-toxic-ex-difficult-people-in-your-life-age-you-1-5-faster-study-warns/ar-AA1XU9Ku?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

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Having a difficult person in your life could be ageing you quicker, according to a new study.

03/26/2026

The fastest-growing segment of the population is those aged 65 and older, projected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6% through 2036. However, as of 2024, there are over 1 million licensed physicians in the U.S., yet only 7,000 are board-certified geriatricians. This disparity underscores a significant gap in specialized care for our aging population. Addressing this gap is crucial to ensuring that older adults receive the quality care they deserve.

03/19/2026

Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying—especially those who didn’t drive. Continuing or even starting cycling later in life still delivered noticeable benefits. The results highlight biking as a surprisingly powerful tool for maintaining independence and well-being.

Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying—especially those who didn’t drive. Continuing or even starting cycling later in life still deliv...

03/18/2026

For too long, aging has been defined by decline, but a powerful shift is underway toward possibility, purpose and potential.

This week on Varsity’s Roundtable, we’re joined by Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, to discuss The Wellness Revolution: From Decline to Potential. Colin will explore how this mindset shift is transforming expectations around aging and what it means for senior living communities working to support healthier, more fulfilling lives.

To join this week’s Roundtable and get updates about future gatherings, submit your name and email address at https://bit.ly/3X2jR5i.

03/11/2026

ICAA's CEO Colin Milner contributes point of view for WebMD article" Staying Active in Your 70s and 80s"

Here is one of the comments made. You can read the full article at https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/health-irl/cm/staying-active-70s-80s

Every year brings changes to your body, says Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. Instead of dwelling on what you've lost, focus on where you are now and how you can improve. “Look at that as a motivating factor and say, ‘This is where I am. How do I improve where I am?’”

Colin Milner WebMD

Learn how to stay active in your 70s and 80s with practical tips for exercise, strength training, and building healthy movement habits.