Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, is a leading expert in the health and well-being of the older adult.

Vancouver, BC
Joined November 2008
Today is Day One of ICAA’s Active Aging Week, presented by @Humana Today, we’re focusing on emotional wellness. activeagingweek.com Sponsored by @LeadingAge @Abbott @NationalSeniorGames #ActiveAgingWeek #ChangingTheWayWeAge #emotionalwellness #HealthyAging #Wellness
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NOW AVAILABLE: The ICAA State of Wellness in Senior Living 2026 Report. This is a must-read for anyone working in senior living, investing in the industry or providing products and services to the senior living market. icaa.cc//listing.php?type=in… #wellness #seniorliving @icaanews
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For those doubling down on digital to improve physical activity, you may want to check out this new research. It found that combining digital tools with traditional resources can broaden engagement. academic.oup.com/heapro/arti…
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An individual’s residential environment is linked to subjective well-being through satisfaction with key life domains such as health, relationships, and living conditions, a new study suggests. Read more at icaa.cc/industrynews/2026-07…
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WEBINAR: Why wellness is your best strategy: Satisfaction is cheap. Loyalty is priceless. June 16, at 12 PM ET for a data-driven session exploring how wellness strategie improve occupancy, retention, resident loyalty, and long-term community performance. icaa.cc/conferenceandevents/…
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BIG NEWS! It has finally happened. According to the soon-to-be-released 2026 ICAA Wellness Trends Report, the senior living industry has passed a major tipping point: 52% of Independent Living and CCRC communities now identify as wellness-based communities with care.
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Excited for the upcoming seminar at the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at the University of British Columbia. If you are in the area, consider attending. #wellness #healthyaging #activeaging @UBC
🌱 Healthy Aging Seminar: Colin Milner @colinmilner “What if we stopped designing systems around the assumption that aging means decline?” Join us for: From Decline to Potential: The Ripple Effect of Healthy Aging 🗓️ May 21 | 11 AM PT 📍 UBC + Online 🔗 healthyaging.med.ubc.ca/even…
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A RADICAL VIEW OF SENIOR LIVING! What will the senior living experience look like in 2036? Answering that question requires radical thinking. That’s why the upcoming ICAA #Wellness Think Tank in Charlotte, NC, matters. Direct message me if you’d like to learn more. #activeaging
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Join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s—because every dollar moves us closer to a breakthrough. For 5+ years, ICAA members have taken action—raising $675,000+ for the Alzheimer’s Association. Now, our goal is to get to $1 MILLION. Help us get there. events.alz.org/fundraisers/i…
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I did a lecture for USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology on Friday. The session supporting Jim Biggs’ class as they explored how to better understand the opportunities of aging well. The session, “Changing the Way We Age: From Decline to Potential,” gero.usc.edu/
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The fastest-growing segment of the population is those aged 65+r, projected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6% through 2036. However, as of 2024, there are over 1 million licensed physicians in the U.S., yet only 7,000 are board-certified geriatricians. #activeaging
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Women Live Longer—So Why Are They Sicker As They Age? time.com/collection_hub_item… #activeaging @icaanews
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A THOUGHT TO PONDER: We need to normalize healthy aging instead of exceptionalizing it. When we act surprised that older adults thrive, we reinforce the idea that decline is the norm and vitality is an anomaly. It isn’t. #WELLNESS #ACTIVEAGING
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The LIVE Program, developed by the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and launching in collaboration with the International Council on Active Aging, brings science-backed education on healthy aging directly to your community. To learn more visit icaa.cc/wellness_audit/culin…
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A thought to ponder: Who would you be if you never looked in the mirror? Read more lnkd.in/gDiQ5wNY #activeaging @ICAA_news #wellness #Identity
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Join me on February 11 for the webinar: Build a clearer picture. Make smarter decisions. STRENGTHEN #Wellness OUTCOMES IN SENIOR LIVING. Time: 9:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM CT, and Noon ET. Length: 60 minutes. To register, click here icaa.cc/conferenceandevents/… #activeaging @icaanews
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Is 2026 the year you pursue an ICAA Plate of Distinction? To learn more about this first-of-a-kind program, visit icaa.cc/culinary&hospitality… #seniordining #Wellness #activeaging
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One of the most overlooked trends shaping 2026 isn’t a lack of information—it’s an overwhelming abundance of it. The result? It’s becoming increasingly difficult to consume, understand, trust, and act on information. This is research paralysis.
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