Program Description and Objectives

An active lifestyle is one of the factors that significantly influence health. Regular physical activity can provide a number of health benefits, as it is a universal medicine used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. The benefits of physical activity in older people are visible during the simplest activities, such as walking, sitting, and standing up. These are very important factors in the life of an elderly person, allowing them to function independently and safely.

According to NICE guidelines (2014), adults should be encouraged to increase their levels of physical activity for the health benefits it can bring. Older people should engage in physical activity regardless of age, weight, health problems or abilities.

The main goal of the program is to increase physical activity among people over 60 years of age participating in the program in 2024-2026. In addition, the program also assumes specific goals, such as increasing awareness and knowledge of the role of physical activity in human life, safety at home and in the environment, fall prevention and proper nutrition among at least 75% of program participants and undertaking systematic physical activity among at least 50% of program participants, measured on the basis of participants’ declarations.

As part of the program, each participant receives:

• an hour-long educational meeting,
• individual physical activity plan with a physiotherapist,
• 12 classes over 3 months.

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