--- title: Wellzesta Articles | aging description: aging | --- [![Wellzesta](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/652ed4901978b1a2ac40ce28_LogoWellzesta.svg)](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [Book a Demo](https://www.wellzesta.com/#book-a-demo) ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466cad_menu-3-line.svg) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13)-2.png)](https://articles.wellzesta.com/aging-gracefully-the-7-elements-of-active-aging) ## [Aging Gracefully: The 7 Elements of Active Aging](https://articles.wellzesta.com/aging-gracefully-the-7-elements-of-active-aging) Posted by [Bria Patterson](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/bria-patterson) on October 7, 2023 The first week of October is **Active Aging Week**. More than just a date on the calendar, Active Aging Week is a spirited campaign that highlights the remarkable abilities of **seniors**, their valuable contributions to society, and the inspiring role models who lead the way.  [Read More](https://articles.wellzesta.com/aging-gracefully-the-7-elements-of-active-aging) Topics: [Financial Wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/financial-wellness) [Resident Engagement](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/resident-engagement) [intellectual wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/intellectual-wellness) [senior wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/senior-wellness) [health & wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/health-wellness) [aging](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/aging) [exercise](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/exercise) [Vocational wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/vocational-wellness) [Spiritual wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/spiritual-wellness) [healthy aging](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/healthy-aging) [Active Aging](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/active-aging) [Chronic Diseases](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/chronic-diseases) [Companionship](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/companionship) --- [![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12)-2.png)](https://articles.wellzesta.com/alopecia-areata-awareness-embracing-hair-loss-and-self-acceptance) ## [Alopecia Areata Awareness: Embracing Hair Loss and Self-Acceptance](https://articles.wellzesta.com/alopecia-areata-awareness-embracing-hair-loss-and-self-acceptance) Posted by [Bria Patterson](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/bria-patterson) on October 1, 2023 What is Alopecia Areata? 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