International expert on active aging to speak at Still Hopes Retirement Community’s Thrive Week
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announced that Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and founder of the active-aging industry in North America, will deliver the keynote address at the Community’s Thrive Week at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.
Milner, who has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the most innovative and influential minds in the world on aging-related topics, launched ICAA in 2001 to emphasize an approach to aging that supports healthier, fuller and more vibrant lives. His keynote address, entitled “Live Bold – Not Old,” will explore how a “quality-of-life revolution” is transforming the way we age.
“There is now a growing sentiment in society that age is just a number,” said Milner. “Backed by decades of research, the opportunity to embrace our potential has never been higher.”
Milner’s keynote address, held on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm in the Keenan Center at Still Hopes, is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; doors open at 6 pm. His speech is the centerpiece of Thrive Week, which is four days of activities, fun, food, education and inspiration to celebrate the trends that are changing the way we age.
Thrive Week at Still Hopes kicks off with an Active Living Fair on Sunday, September 20th from 1 pm to 4 pm. The fair begins with brunch from 11 am to 1 pm followed by wellness demonstrations and tours, painting exhibitions, fashion workshops, ballroom dancing and tai chi lessons, a book signing by Columbia author Salley McAden McInerney and a “Cooking for Life” tasting, book signing and demonstration by cookbook author Patricia-Moore Pastides. The week concludes with an evening of fine dining and dancing to Dick Goodwin’s Big Band. Dinner is $40 per person / $75 per couple and reservations are required; call 739-5038.
For reservations, directions, menus and more details, visit Thrive Week online at stillhopes.org/thriveweek.
About Colin Milner
Colin Milner is CEO of the International Council on Active Aging and founder of the active-aging industry in North America and a leading authority on the health and well-being of the older adult. An award-winning writer, Milner has authored more than 300 articles and has been published in such journals as Global Policy. He also contributed a chapter to the book Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise? Milner’s speeches have stimulated thousands of business and government leaders, industry professionals and older adults worldwide. In Canada, he hosts the Age-friendly BC Community video series released by the British Columbia Ministry of Health. He recently delivered the opening keynote address, “Changing the Way We Age,” at the inaugural Healthy Aging Summit in Washington, D.C. He is the recipient of the Canadian Fitness Professional Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and a regular contributor to media outlets including: CNN, US News and World Report, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, National Post, Los Angeles Times, Dow Jones Market Watch, and Money Magazine.
About the International Council on Active Aging
ICAA, a professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry, supports professionals who develop wellness facilities, programs and services for adults over 50. The association is focused on active aging – an approach to aging that helps older adults live life as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness – and provides its members with education, information, resources and tools. As an active aging educator and advocate, ICAA has advised numerous organizations and governmental bodies, including the U. S. Administration on Aging, the National Institute on Aging (one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Canada’s Special Senate Committee on Aging, and the British Columbia ministries of Health and Healthy Living and Sport.
About Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Still Hopes is a faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Home to over 300 residents, Still Hopes is governed by a Board of Trustees and is served by a staff totaling more than 400 dedicated employees.
The unique community is built around the Guignard Home, a magnificent Victorian mansion constructed more than a century ago. Known for nurturing the physical, emotional and spiritual wellness of its residents, Still Hopes has earned its reputation as one of the premiere CCRCs in the region. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities as well as the peace of mind that comes from knowing everything they need is close at hand in their vibrant, caring community. To learn more, visit stillhopes.org.
