
The meaning of the IDEAS acrostic
Inspiration
Good news from medical science, and inspiration from the lives of ordinary people doing extraordinary things
Discovery
Assessment of current status (the bad news), and future potential (the good news) for health, performance and longevity
Education and Training for Life
Equipping with the knowledge, skills and physical/mental capacity for promoting health, fitness, performance, quality of life and longevity
Adventure
Expanding the circle of experience to include new and challenging goals and activities across the agespan
Service
Applying time, talents and energy to serving the needs of others