Active Ageing

Short description

The ‘Active Ageing’ programme is aimed at older adults and focuses on practices that can improve quality of life, independence and social participation in later years. It combines topics on movement, nutrition, mental wellbeing, social connection and basic use of technology in everyday life.

Duration

12 hours, across 4 sessions of 3 hours each.

Certificate

A certificate of attendance is issued by European Pathfinders.

Educational purpose

The aim of the programme is to help participants remain active, informed and socially connected. The programme emphasises small, realistic changes that can be applied in everyday life without requiring any previous specialist knowledge.

Who it is for

The programme is aimed at older adults, members of senior citizens’ centres, elderly associations, local communities, carers, and organisations delivering activities for active ageing, prevention of isolation and the participation of older people in the community.

Content

The programme examines key issues affecting quality of life in later years. Participants discuss the value of light physical activity, a balanced diet, social connection and mental wellbeing. They also become familiar with simple digital functions that can help them with everyday communication, access to services and better organisation of their daily lives.

Educational methodology

The programme is based on experiential learning, discussion, sharing of experiences and simple practical exercises. The language is clear and accessible, and the material is adapted to participants’ needs. Training is not limited to transmitting information, but helps participants connect what they learn to real needs in their everyday lives.

Tools and learning materials

• Printed materials in plain language
• Worksheets
• Practical exercises
• Everyday scenario examples
• Basic mobile phone user guides
• Social interaction activities
• Simple self-observation exercises

Key learning units

1. What active ageing means today
2. Movement and daily physical activity
3. Nutrition, prevention and quality of life
4. Social connection and prevention of isolation
5. Basic use of mobile phones and the internet
6. Online safety and protection from scams
7. Use of simple online services
8. Personal plan for an active daily life

Expected learning outcomes

On completing the programme, participants will be able to recognise key factors affecting quality of life in later years, apply simple self-care practices, use basic digital functions with greater confidence, strengthen their social participation and plan small daily steps towards a more active and independent life.