Active Aging Week, organized by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), takes place September 27 to October 3 and encourages seniors to stay active and be adventurous.

Themed “Live Your Adventure,” during the week, adults age 50 and above are encouraged to try something new by participating in activities offered by national sponsors and local host organizations, according to a media release from ICAA.

These activities include classes, educational seminars, access to fitness facilities, health fairs, and community walks.

ICAA is organizing the week in partnership with the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN), and the National Institute on Aging’s Go4Life Campaign, according to the release.

Sponsors include Aegis Therapies/EnerG by Aegis, CaptionCall, Institute for Preventive Foot Health (IPFH), Nestlé Skin Health, SwimEx, and Sysco, the release continues.

“As we celebrate Active Aging Week, we encourage all Americans to Live Their Adventure by moving – whether they walk, roll, hike, bike, or dance,” says PCFSN Executive Director Shellie Pfohl, in the release.

“Older adults can increase their movement and physical activity during this week to help them add years to their lives and add life to their years,” she adds

[Source(s): International Council on Active Aging, PRWeb]