World Congress on Active Ageing – August 2012 – Glasgow, Scotland

Dawn Skelton and Bob Laventure, in their roles working for Glasgow Caledonian University and the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health, co-hosted the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing following the Olympic Games, in August 2012. The 4½ day conference was an exciting opportunity for researchers to meet practitioners and older people themselves.…

New older adults physical activity evidence briefing launched

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health have launched a freely downloadable physical activity evidence briefing. This briefing, written by our very own Bob Laventure, highlights useful information regarding the new physical activity guidelines for older people launched by the four nationals Chief Medical Officers last year. This evidence briefing is…

European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity 2012

2012 will be the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Action Plan on Ageing. In response to the demographic challenge all EU member states are facing the EY2012 will seek to: Promote active ageing in employment Promote active ageing in the community through volunteering and caring Promote healthy ageing and independent living Enhance solidarity between…

Active Ageing Resources – DWP & BHFNCPAH

An invitation to participate in a programme of celebratory events and festivals highlighting the importance of Active Ageing and physical activity for older people. From July 2010 the BHF National Centre is leading a programme of Active Ageing events with the purpose of: * Providing a national and local profile to celebrate and promote the…