Bob Laventure and Dawn Skelton visited the home of the Otago Home Exercise Programme in Dunedin, New Zealand in August 2008. They were there to present to the highly acclaimed Researchers Prof John Campbell and Dr Clare Robertson and a group of 50 researchers and public on the implementation of the OEP in the UK,…
Susie Dinan spent some time with the Duchess of Cornwall, explaining the value of certain exercises for bone health, at a recent National Osteoporosis North West London Support Group.
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The Vida Network announces the UK ‘ s first ever Active Ageing Seminar. Join us on July 13 and ensure you are at the forefront of the exciting and fast-growing Active Ageing movement! Full details on our website (click on the logo), where you can also book online.
Active Living, part of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, have recently set up a “North West Community Falls Prevention Steering Group” for any area’s or individuals within the North West and surrounding areas, who deliver Falls Prevention/Postural Stability sessions in the community. The meetings are aimed to discuss different topics and issues that may occur…
Bob Laventure has just been appointed as an Advisor to the ICAA (*International Council on Active Aging * www.icaa.cc ). This reflects his standing in the Active Ageing Community
The Department of Health Toolkit for Prevention of falls and fractures in Older People – specifically for Commissioners of Services, was launched 22 July 2009. Further information and documents to download are available on the DoH website , including advice on local needs assessment, a summary of effective services, and advice about effective exercise here…
On Aug 27th, Dawn Skelton and Bob Laventure, met with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland to discuss Scottish Government contribution and collaboration with the World Congress on Active Ageing in August 2012. The Scottish Government has a committment to support Active Ageing leading up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 as part…
The new USA PA guidelines (for young people, adults and older adults) have now been published and are available to download at http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/reports/index.htm The UK have also been updating their guidelines and the BHF NCPAH hope to publish there in later in 2011. For further information about the consultation, visit the BHF website. Dawn Skelton,…
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