Today’s seniors are redefining what it means to age well. In this episode, Pam Fultz, Senior Community Relations Manager at Vi, speaks with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). With over two decades of experience leading the global conversation around health, wellness, and aging, Colin shares powerful insights about improving health span—not just lifespan—and how technology, mindset, and community are transforming the future of aging.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The Evolution of Wellness in Aging: From outdated stereotypes to evidence-based practices that empower vibrant aging.
• The Shift Toward Wellness-Based Communities: Why 71% of senior living communities expect to be wellness-first by 2030.
• Innovative Technology Trends: Including wearables, virtual reality, AI, and even exoskeletons reshaping senior well-being.
• Health Span vs. Lifespan: Why the U.S. lags in health span and how simple lifestyle changes can help close the gap.
• The Power of Choice and Adaptability: How even small decisions later in life can improve quality of life and extend vitality.
• Embracing the Whole Self: How social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are all essential to aging well.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Aging itself is the greatest risk factor of all... but not living well is probably also a great tragedy."
• "You can always make an impact, always."
• "Wellness and our abilities flow back and forth. And it's trying to center that flow so that you are in a well state most of your life."
• "Who do you want to be? And how do you work backwards to get that?"

Resources:

• Learn more about the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA): https://www.icaa.cc/
• Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/

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