The concept of active aging can be summed up in the phrase “engaged in life.” The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) uses active aging to describe individuals and populations who live life as fully as possible within the dimensions of wellness (emotional, vocational, physical, spiritual, intellectual and social).

While physical activity is an important component of active aging, it is only one component. Fortunately, physical activity positively influences all of life’s areas by improving physical function and mental skills, improving outlooks, offering social contact and better preparing us overall for work and home.

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Originally published March 2006.

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