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Across the nations, communities reveal plans for Active Aging Week 2008

Contact: Colin Milner, CEO
International Council on Active Aging
Toll-free: 1-866-335-9777 (North America only)
Telephone: 604-734-4466
Cell: 604-763-4595
E-mail: colinmilner@icaa.cc

Older adults can choose from an exciting selection of activities September 22 – 28, 2008

[Vancouver, September 2, 2008] Surrounded by the theme of Choose an Active Life!, organizations across the United States and Canada are revealing the opportunities for older adults that will hallmark the last week of September. Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event spearheaded by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), is dedicated to introducing older adults to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Public agencies and retirement communities, seniors centers and health clubs, city parks and recreation areas have planned fun and free events that encourage physical, intellectual and social well-being. Their guests will be adults 50 years and older who are interested in living life as fully as possible. What will they find? The host sites featured on the ICAA website are going all-out with:

Look for hosts in your local community by visiting the consumer section of the ICAA website. exit EPA

"It is exciting to see so many professionals working to support their aging populations," said Colin Milner, CEO of International Council on Active Aging. "Choosing an active life means choosing to be healthy and involved."

"ICAA’s Active Aging Week hosts are a wonderful resource for older adults and their families. As the week approaches and local media is launched, we’re finding entire recreation districts, for example the city of Victoria, and large groups of retirement communities, like Holiday and Brookdale, are on board," Milner stated. “What a great opportunity for older adults."

Plus, look for the rollout of these nationwide opportunities:

The Metropolitan Opera launches its third season of The Met: Live in HD, a series of live performances from the Met stage delivered via satellite in high-definition to movie theaters across the country. The Met’s Opening Night Gala on Monday, September 22nd stars the incomparable Renée Fleming recreating three of her most acclaimed roles in fully staged excerpts from La Traviata, Manon and Capriccio. Featuring red carpet and behind-the-scenes intermission features. . Senior discounts are available. Visit the Metropolitan Opera exit EPA and click on the HD Live banner for theater and ticket information.

SilverSneakers, the popular program of fitness classes offered at fitness centers and supported by health plans, is encouraging their many locations to offer special opportunities during Active Aging Week. Find a nearby location at http://www.silversneakers.com/Default.aspx exit EPA

Foot Solutions exit EPA, a national chain of shoe stores, is asking all 225 stores to offer foot assessments and demonstrations of their balance walking program.

To find Active Aging Week events in the local community:

As part of their continuing support of healthy lifestyles for older adults, Philips Healthcare, The Institute for Preventive Foot Health, THORLO, Inc. and The Metropolitan Opera are sponsoring Active Aging Week.

About Active Aging Week
September 22-28, 2008
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Active Aging Week is an annual event held the last full week of September (prior to October 1, International Day of Older Persons). The week was initiated by the International Council of Active Aging to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. During the week, host organizations provide a variety of free activities, such as classes, educational seminars, access to fitness facilities, health fairs and community walks.

About International Council on Active Aging
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ICAA is the world’s largest association dedicated to changing the way we age by uniting professionals in the retirement, assisted living, recreation, fitness, rehabilitation and wellness fields. The council supports these professionals with education, information, resources and tools, so they can achieve optimal success with the growing population of people who are 50 years and older. ICAA is one of more than 50 of the most prominent health and aging organizations working to implement the National Blueprint on Aging.

For interviews or more information about the ICAA and aging-related issues, contact:
Colin Milner, CEO
International Council on Active Aging
Toll-free: 1-866-335-9777 (North America only)
Telephone: 604-734-4466
Cell: 604-763-4595
Email: colinmilner@icaa.cc
Website: www.icaa.cc exit EPA

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