Health Promotion Program "Active Senior"
 
Program Description and Objectives

The condition for safe, active and healthy aging is to counteract the main risk factors during all phases of life. The main risk factors include: lack of physical activity. Regular physical activity is one of the most important components of health promotion for older people. The "Active Senior" health promotion program is a response to the needs of an aging society, and in particular to prevent disability among older people.
The aim of the program is to maintain and improve the overall fitness and quality of life of seniors living in the capital city of Warsaw. Warsaw

The goal will be achieved through:

• Health education in the areas of:
  • diet, principles of proper nutrition, changing unfavorable eating habits
  • stress
  • methods of coping with difficult situations, relaxation
  • addictions
  • accidents and injuries
  • diseases, health behaviors that contribute to the effectiveness of therapy and secondary prevention of disability
  • diseases and care activities, implementation of rehabilitation programs and occupational therapy
• Physical activity among seniors in the following areas:
  • Promoting healthy and active aging
  • Providing knowledge on the importance of physical activity for health
  • Learning exercises that can also be performed at home

Prevention and health promotion aimed at seniors in the capital city of Warsaw Warsaw over the age of 60

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