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activationist — n. A person who designs and implements programs of treatment or therapy that use recreation and activities to help people whose functional abilities are affected by illness or disability. Example Citations: The team referred to in this paper… … New words
Aging and Death — activationist active aging age heaping aging ear andrologist andropause beanpole family boomeritis … New words
Jobs and Job Titles — activationist career coach car panning chief content officer chief hacking officer chief knowledge officer chief learning officer … New words
NORC — (nohrk) acronym. Naturally occurring retirement community; an apartment building or neighborhood where most of the residents have grown old. Example Citation: One in four retirees lives in a place where at least half of the residents are older… … New words
active aging — (AK.tiv ay.jing) n. An aging process in which people remain active physically and mentally. (Also: active ageing.) Example Citation: EIWH is anxious to stress that disease and disability, depression and dependency are not inevitable… … New words
grays on trays — n. Older adult snowboarders. Example Citation: Snowboarding is the fastest growing sport among the 18 to 25 year olds advertisers covet, and even has increasing appeal among older adults or grays on trays, as snowboarders call them. Mark… … New words
grey nomad — (gray NOH.mad) n. A retired person who travels extensively, particular in a recreational vehicle. Example Citation: Mr Jeffcock turned 70 last birthday. He is one of a generation of grey nomads, old in body but young at heart, backpacking its way … New words
sarcopenia — (sar.coh.PEE.nee.uh) n. The age related loss of muscle mass and strength. sarcopenic adj. Example Citation: Regardless of the causes, losing weight or the will and energy to stay active sets in motion a downward spiral. Sarcopenia the loss of… … New words
