Since the idea of “active aging” took shape in the early 2000s, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has been an association focused on helping develop wellness environments and services for adults over 50 through well-defined standards and benchmarks.
The ICAA defines the principle of active aging as “the conviction that people can significantly improve the quality of their later years by staying active and fully engaged in life,” according to its website.
The Mather, a continuing care retirement / life plan community in northern Virginia, has been awarded the first-ever Platinum Plate of Distinction in North America from the International Council on Active Aging. The distinction recognizes the community’s excellence in culinary, nutrition, hospitality and innovation in senior living.
“Every day, our food and beverage team goes above and beyond to create culinary experiences that transcend the ordinary,” Mather CEO and President Mary Leary told the McKnight’s Business Daily. “Residents are discerning diners and world travelers, and our team embraces this, celebrating the culture and cuisine that reflects The Mather’s Washington, DC, surroundings.”
