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