International Council on Active Aging

11/13/2025

The future of food in senior living: A transformational roadmap

The ICAA Culinary, Nutrition and Hospitality Network brought together leaders from across senior living culinary to ask one big question: How can dining become a force for wellness, culture and connection?

The result is the Network’s new report, Reimagining culinary, nutrition and hospitality in senior living: A strategic roadmap, which redefines the role of food in community life from transactional to transformational. The event was supported by CCL Hospitality Group, NEXDINE Hospitality, and Sysco.

We’re calling on forward-thinking executives, chefs, RDs and wellness leaders to join the movement. Read it, share it, and be part of the transformation: https://www.icaa.cc//listing.php?type=white_papers

11/10/2025

Mark your calendar! Active Aging Week returns October 5–11, 2026 — celebrating the power of living well at every age.

Founded in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging®, presented by Humana.
Humana Abbott LeadingAge

11/10/2025

Did you know that higher levels of tree canopy cover may help prevent injurious pedestrian falls? A new study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City revealed that during summer months, streets and sidewalks where pedestrians fell and experienced an injury were less likely to be shaded by trees than matched control locations.

Source: https://www.icaa.cc/industrynews/2025-11/IT-TAKES-A-TREE-Canopy-cover-could-curb-pedestrian-fall-risk.htm

11/06/2025

ICAA Call to Action: Nourishing the future of active aging

ICAA call to action recognizes food not merely as sustenance, but as a powerful vehicle for health, connection, culture and identity. Guided by ICAA’s Culinary and Hospitality Standards of Excellence and ICAA’s Plate of Distinction program, we invite leaders across sectors to join us in advancing this vision for food and dining as key components in a multifaceted view of health that considers the whole person.

To access the ICAA Call to Action, kindly visit: https://www.icaa.cc//listing.php?type=white_papers

10/31/2025

Everyone seems to be chasing the secret to aging well, but what if the answer isn’t hidden in a pill, a program, or a far-off village? What if the real insight has been right in front of us all along, quietly shaping the way we live, move, and connect?

Read more

Every generation has its obsessions. Ours, it seems, is with “the secret.

10/29/2025

FREE webinar: Beyond GLP-1s: Comprehensive obesity care to promote healthy and active aging.

Date/Time: November 12 at 12:00 pm ET

To register, click here https://www.icaa.cc/conferenceandevents/webinars.htm #3

Sponsored by Abbott

This webinar offers a multidisciplinary look at obesity management in aging adults, focusing on medication impacts, nutritional strategies, and lifestyle interventions. Experts will explore how care plans evolve with age, emphasizing muscle health, nutrient quality, and the importance treatment approaches.

Learning objectives

--Define the key aspects of a comprehensive obesity management model for aging adults using obesity medications

--Identify key lifestyle behaviors that support functional health in aging adults

--Discuss the unique nutritional and health needs of aging adults using obesity medications, focusing on muscle health and mitigating nutrient deficiencies

(Moderator) Kristi Mitchell, MPH, CEO and Founder Health Equity Outcomes, Founder and Principal, ATLAS CLARITY, LLC. (Panelists) Robert F Kushner, MD, MS, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology; Mary Lou Perry, MS, RD, CDCES, Clinical Specialist, UVA Health, Heart and Vascular Center; Renee Rogers, PhD, Bio-Behavior Obesity & Activity Researcher, University of Kansas Medical Center

10/23/2025

When Passion Meets Purpose!
800 individuals united to redefine aging at the ICAA Conference and Expo, igniting a wave of transformation. The event transcended mere gathering; it served as a catalyst, sparking a movement fueled by innovation and determination.

At the conference, ideas evolved into actionable blueprints, inspiration morphed into purposeful intent, and individual efforts converged to drive substantial change. Witnessing this convergence of passion and purpose was witnessing change in its purest form.

The impact of the conference extends far beyond its walls, into communities and organizations where these newfound ideas will flourish. Attendees have transitioned from learners to leaders, from observers to initiators.

For those who missed this year's event, an opportunity awaits on November 17–19, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Join us in shaping the future, challenging norms, and translating knowledge into tangible progress.

Reflect on the highlights of this year at www.icaa.cc and envision the possibilities that await you in the journey ahead.

10/22/2025

Register now for "Jump Start Gold" with Lucrecia Venosta
Date: October 26, 2025. Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Pricing: $425 (ICAA 70% off $127.50 . Discount code: TSZUMBA70)

Register here: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/training/2025-10-26_JSG_LIVESTREAM_2025_TRADESHOW__US_Zumba_Convention

Description: Teach two audiences right away! Learn the foundation and formula of the Zumba® program and how to adapt it for an active older audience. Receive your Zumba® License and Zumba® Gold License when you join ZIN®.

Jump Start Gold is designed to combine the fundamentals of Zumba Fitness—taught in our B1 Instructor Training—with the specialized concepts of the Zumba Gold® program.

This course is ideal for instructors who wish to teach active older adults. It addresses the anatomical, physiological, and psychological needs specific to this population, while also preparing you to teach individuals who are just beginning their fitness journey.

Jump Start Gold provides you with the foundation and formula to teach safe, effective Zumba® classes and equips you to lead Zumba Gold® sessions by integrating key principles of the Gold program.

Participants receive a one-year Basic Zumba® License and a Zumba® Gold License, provided they are ZIN® Members in good standing.

Prerequisite: None

Included with Session:
Electronic Instructor Manuals
The Ultimate Music & Choreo Video Collection To Launch Your Zumba Gold® Career on ZIN NOW
Certificate of Completion
Fitness Certification Credits (varies by country)
Online Videos to Review Basic Steps
ACE CEC's
AFAA CEU's
Canfitpro CEC’s

Zumba Fitness

10/22/2025

International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), in collaboration with NuStep , has unveiled the exceptional winners of the 2025 ICAA NuStep "Best in Wellness Awards."

In its seventh successful year, these prestigious awards honor senior living communities and visionaries who not only offer wellness as a service but embed it as a fundamental principle influencing their ethos, fostering creativity, and enriching the overall quality of life.

Through the Beacon Awards spotlighting the Top 25 communities, the esteemed Pinnacle Awards recognizing the Top 5 communities, and the acknowledgment of the Top 5 Wellness Executives and Wellness Directors, this initiative shines a light on the trailblazers reshaping the narrative of aging gracefully.

To learn about the winners, please watch the short video or visit https://www.icaa.cc/media/press2025/best_in_wellness_award_winners_2025.html

Congratulations to all the outstanding recipients for their dedication to redefining the standards of aging well!