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THE JOURNAL ON June 2013, Vol. 12 No. 4 Special developer’s issue The future of active- aging adult centers Innovative design concepts to transform your space A feasible solution? Questions to ask about your plans before calling an architect Investing in wellness Three communities share the whys, the hows & the outcomes Design that inspires. Movement that empowers. Introducing the new T4r recumbent cross trainer. T4r combines lower and upper body movement for a full body workout – building strength, promoting independence, and invigorating users of virtually all ability levels to get the most out of life. T4r’s fresh new design includes features like a comfortable 360° swivel seat, sturdy grab ring for easy on/off, and a clamshell release for easy arm adjustments. For free DVD call 800.322.2209 or visit www.nustep.com/newT4r Design that inspires. Movement that empowers. Introducing the new T4r recumbent cross trainer. T4r combines lower and upper body movement for a full body workout – building strength, promoting independence, and invigorating users of virtually all ability levels to get the most out of life. T4r’s fresh new design includes features like a comfortable 360° swivel seat, sturdy grab ring for easy on/off, and a clamshell release for easy arm adjustments. For free DVD call 800.322.2209 or visit www.nustep.com/newT4r The Journal on Active Aging® Special developer’s issue June 2013, Vol. 12 No. 4 CEO & PUBLISHER CONTENTS Colin Milner, [email protected] EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jenifer Milner, [email protected] Special developer’s issue DEVELOPMENT EDITOR/VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Articles Patricia Ryan, MS, [email protected] Return on investment Why retirement communities EDITOR Tammy Ditmore invest in new wellness centers pg. 22 For three retirement communities, the strategy to invest in building CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Vicki Baker new centers for fitness and wellness returned in resident satisfaction, higher occupancy and marketing power. By Marion Webb ART DIRECTOR Jacob Benaroch Development trends Capitalizing on wellness CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER market trends pg. 32 Julie Milner, [email protected] In the “new normal” for the post-recession senior living industry, DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES renovations as well as larger projects can position a community to Krystyna Kasprzak, BA, [email protected] provide expected amenities that maintain residents’ active lifestyles. DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT By Gene Guszkowski, AIA Patsy LeBlanc, [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Return on investment So you want a wellness Marilynn Larkin, MA, [email protected] center. But is it feasible? pg. 40 LEAD SERVICES Before you call the architect, ask seven important questions to Shari Akesson explore the feasibility of a new wellness center. Advance planning will The Journal on Active Aging® is published seven times per help ensure a center that is well-designed, well-used and appreciated. year by the International Council on Active Aging® By Margaret A. Wylde, PhD (ICAA), a division of ICAA Services Inc. Contact ICAA to find out about membership or subscriptions to the Journal on Active Aging® or ICAA Functional U®. Development trends The future of active-aging adult centers pg. 46 International Council on Active Aging® 3307 Trutch Street To appeal to the next generation of Boomers, “senior centers” must Vancouver BC V6L 2T3 Canada adapt and access innovative design concepts to transform into active- Toll-free: 866-335-9777 aging centers. By Craig Bouck Tel: 604-734-4466 Fax: 604-708-4464 www.icaa.cc Equipment Building a business case for equipping Every article published in the Journal on Active Aging® is your center pg. 52 indexed by subject and stored in ICAA’s articles archives, To maintain their active lives, older adults need the benefits of which can be accessed from the home page of the ICAA exercise. Choosing the equipment that fits their goals helps them website. In addition, every issue—posted in its entirety—is available to members in the “Member zone.” stay independent longer and helps your organization maintain a competitive advantage. By Colin Milner Editorial submissions are welcome. Please send queries to Jenifer Milner, Editor-in-Chief. Submissions may be edited for length, style, content and clarity. The Journal on Active Aging® ISSN 1814-9162 (print), ISSN 1814-9170 (online). Contents copyright ©2013 by the International Council on Active Aging®. All rights reserved. Send permissions requests to Access Copyright by emailing [email protected]. Columns & departments Disclaimer: The Publisher and Authors recognize that older adults have medical and physical conditions 6 16 that affect the appropriate application of the recommendations and exercises published in the Comment News from ICAA Preferred Journal on Active Aging®. Consult with a physician, 8 Business Partners physical therapist, or other trained health or exercise 102 professional before using the exercises. The Publisher and Development news Authors are not responsible for any injury or ICAA Preferred Business Partners adverse effects from the application of the material in the articles. 4 The Journal on Active Aging/Special developer’s issue June 2013 www.icaa.cc INTERESTED IN HAVING A oooff uyynoouuttahh????n It’s all here in a SwimEx resistance pool. Warm, soothing current. A safe, therapeutic multi-exercise aquatic environment. User-controlled temperature and current speed. And quicker, more comfortable recovery from illness, injury or joint replacement. Learn more about SwimEx resistance pools at www.swimex.com Experience our Extraordinary Pools call 800.877.7946 | www.SwimEx.com Go with the Flow CONTENTS ICAA Advisory Board Scientific Advisory Board • Kevin O’Neil, MD, Brookdale Senior • Helen Foster, BA, Foster Strategy, LLC • Steven Blair, PED, Arnold School Living, Inc. • Jeff Glaze, MBA, ABHOW of Public Health, University of • Barbara Resnick, PhD, University of • Barbara Kleger, BS, Kleger associates, South Carolina Maryland School of Nursing a division of KD Partners, LLC • Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD, • Debra Rose, PhD, California State • Brenda Loube, MS, Corporate Fitness University of Illinois at Urbana– University, Fullerton Works Champaign • Mary E. Sanders, PhD, School of • Jan Montague, MGS, Whole-Person • Terry Ferebee Eckmann, PhD, Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno Wellness Solutions, Inc. Minot State University • Maria Fiatarone Singh, MD, University • John Rude, MS, Morrison Senior • William J. Evans, PhD, of Sydney Living GlaxoSmithKline • Wayne Westcott, PhD, Quincy College • Martha Schram, BS, Aegis Therapies • Kathie Garbe, PhD, University of • Kathy Smith, BBA, Kathy Smith North Carolina–Asheville Industry Advisory Board Lifestyles • Ben Hurley, PhD, University of • Lorrayne Anthony, BSc, The Canadian • Lynn Thorneburg, JD, Institute for Maryland School of Public Health Press Preventive Foot Health • Jamie Huysman, PsyD, WellMed • Ginger Anzalone, MBA, Vesta • Kay Van Norman, MS, Brilliant Aging Medical Management Facilities Management • Ronda Watson, RD, Atria Senior • Bob Laventure, MEd, British Heart • Marge Coalman, EdD, Touchmark Living Foundation National Centre for Retirement Communities • Stephanie Wong, BA, Healthways Physical Activity and Health • Terry Fay, BA, Senior Lifestyle Corporation INTERESTED IN HAVING A oooff uyynoouuttahh???n It’s all here in a SwimEx resistance pool. Warm, soothing current. A safe, therapeutic multi- exercise aquatic environment. User-controlled temperature and current speed. And quicker, more comfortable recovery from illness, injury or joint replacement. Watch a video on how to use our workstations www.swimex.com/jaa Go with the Flow Experience our Extraordinary Pools call 800.877.7946 | www.SwimEx.com The Journal on Active Aging/Special developer’s issue June 2013 www.icaa.cc 5 COMMENT Wellness: the new normal Welcome to the “new normal”: A world at what respondents to multiple ICAA “imagine facilities with spaces designed where wellness is a way of life for mil- surveys say they are, or will be, doing to to be relevant and vital to [these] ag- lions of older adults. equip the physical component of their ing adults.” Among the design concepts centers—from free weights to computer- outlined for appealing to the tech-savvy Creating or building environments ized machines to tools for the pool. Boomers are distance-learning facilities, to meet these consumers’ diverse life- digital multimedia labs and the mobile styles—and expectations—presents Also included in this special issue is device bar, a place where center/com- untold challenges and opportunities. development news. Besides news about munity members provide tech support To help you navigate the process, the specific projects, this department high- to peers. International Council on Active Aging® lights research and reports on such rele- launched the ICAA Developer’s Guide vant subjects as housing forecasts, green Whether developing wellness environ- in 2006. This annual publication has building trends, and indicators of “aging ments to support current customers or focused over the years on what organiza- in place” communities. And because pro- to appeal to future ones, your organiza- tions do to create compelling wellness viders of products and services can be tion will benefit by being positioned as a environments, covering all the stages of true partners in creating effective well- company that enhances your customer’s development from initial concept ness environments, the issue provides quality