About this episode

Colin Milner discusses the importance of creating a culture of active aging that encompasses mind, spirit, and community connection.

Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, to discuss creating a true culture of active aging. Colin defines active aging as being actively engaged in life, grounded in a whole-person wellness model that goes beyond physical fitness to include mind, spirit, environment, purpose, and connection. We address persistent ageism in wellness and senior living, including “bubble-wrapping” older adults with overly cautious programming, and emphasize using research and education to change assumptions about capability and improvement even into late life. Colin describes what an age-friendly culture looks like—autonomy, agency, inclusion, empathy, and community access for all ages—and shares future-focused insights on personalization, precision, genetics, technology, and closing the 12.4-year gap between lifespan and healthspan, stressing that HI—human intelligence and interconnection—remains central. Links: https://www.icaa.cc/ https://www.agentsofmovement.com/

People in this episode

Host: Erin Eleu

Guest: Colin Milner

Topics covered

• active aging
• wellness
• ageism
• community access
• whole-person wellness
• technology
• human intelligence

Keywords

• active aging
• wellness model
• ageism
• community access
• human intelligence
• longevity
• healthspan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Council on Active Aging, AGEnts of Movement

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