world congress news - Active Ageing

From your hosts Dr Dawn Skelton and Bob Laventure:“Active Ageing” is now a world-wide interest and a growing need, but what is required to take this forward and turn research and policy into practice? It needs more than words, it needs action and commitment.

August 2012 sees the Olympic Games coming to the UK, and a wonderful opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for sport and physical activity, but will this include older people?

We are proud to invite you to participate in the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing in Glasgow, an event that will not only highlight the latest research evidence and best practice across the age-span, but also provide a spotlight on the needs of an often excluded but growing population world-wide, the oldest, old.

This showcase event will provide a unique opportunity to bring together scientists and practitioners, experts and enthusiasts. With your help we can work towards providing evidence based solutions to a global need to empower our older populations to get up and go, be more active, more often and remain active throughout later life. We look forward to welcoming you to the City of Glasgow in 2012 and will do more than our best to make sure you have both a professionally rewarding and socially engaging time.

Don’t stop me now!

World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

Official newsletter of the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing1st Edition

“A celebration of diversity and inclusion in active ageing”

Glasgow Caledonian University has teamed up with the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health at Loughborough University to stage the 8th ISAPA World Congress on Active Ageing. This Congress will attract a world-wide community of researchers, policy makers and practitioners, and is the principal professional meeting in the world that strives to disseminate information about the physical activity needs of older people.

The Congress is an opportunity for the World Community of Active Aging to share the latest research findings in the area of ageing and physical activity. It will also introduce leading edge methods on developing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity programs for older people. The event will be of interest to those working in the biological, behavioural and social sciences as well as the fields of medicine, physical and recreational therapy, health, sport and

exercise sciences, physical education, leisure and recreation and the social and caring services.

The 8th World Congress programme will be designed to celebrate the diversity of ageing and in particular, will focus upon the needs of the oldest and frailest population, often excluded from both research and practice. This population group benefits immensely from inclusion in physical activity in terms of quality of life, social isolation and symptoms of long term conditions. The frail and those with long term conditions find access to and inclusion in exercise opportunities more challenging. Uptake and adherence is often poor and knowledge about the needs, motivators and barriers to physical activity in patient populations is a growing area of interest.

We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow, August 13th – 17th 2012

Bob Laventure BHFNC Consultant: Older People, Physical Activity and Health

Dr Dawn Skelton Reader, HealthQWest, School of Health and Social Care

World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

To assist the exchange of ideas and information and to foster a community feeling throughout the event, the Congress will employ a range of communication activities including: keynote papers, symposia, round tables, free oral sessions, satellite meetings, posters and informal and special interest groups.A full supporting programme will include an exhibition and trade show, public participation and intergenerational events, social events and opportunities for delegates themselves to be physically active and to explore Scotland. The social programme will include the opportunity for the presentation of appropriate awards including the ISAPA Ageing and Physical Activity Lifetime Achievement Award and the Raymond Harris Memorial Award.

“Human Kinetics is pleased to support the 2012 World Congress on Active Aging,” says Angela DeMano, director of the Active Aging Community Center. “The International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity’s collaboration on initiatives like the Active Aging Community Center and the upcoming Congress mirror Rainer Martens’ mission in founding Human Kinetics 35 years ago: helping people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives.”

The Congress ProgrammeCelebrating diversity and inclusion in active ageingThe 8th World Congress programme will cover 41/2 days and employ a thematic approach which will highlight:

• Active environments (natural, built, planning and technology)

• Training of exercise, health and social care professionals in effective and safe programming

• Motivation to take up and adhere to physical activity and exercise;

• Measurement of physical activity and exercise outcomes.

Suggested thematic days, mutually inclusive of the themes considered above include:

• Working with those with neurological condition, falls and fractures

• Working with those with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions

• Working with those with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions

• Working with those with dementia and cognitive impairment.

Exchanging ideas and information

The International Society for Aging and Physical Activity and the International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity enthusiastically supports the forthcoming 8th World Congress on Ageing and Physical Activity to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. This is one meeting that cannot be overlooked by anyone with an interest in understanding the dynamics of active aging, from frailty to senior Olympians.

The Congress VenueThe prestigious and award winning Scottish Exhibition Centre (SECC) is the venue for the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing. Adjacent to the city centre and next to the historic River Clyde, the SECC for a 2nd successive year has been voted as UK’s number 1 conference venue.

World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

The lead congress partners are Glasgow Caledonian University and the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health at Loughborough University. They will work closely with a number of lead networks and charities for older people to produce a world class event.

The Lead Congress Partners

British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health

Established in 2000, the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC) at Loughborough University has a UK wide remit to promote health enhancing physical activity and in particular to support professionals in health, local government and the independent sectors.The National Centre also works in partnership with UK Government agencies and with other regional, national and international organisations, including Age Concern-Help the Aged, the National Coalition for Active Ageing, the European Health Enhancing Physical Activity Network, the European Network on Ageing and Physical Activity and the International Society for Aging and Physical Activity. The Centre’s older people programme provides support to professionals through a range of services including resources, evidence based programmes and a regular programme of conferences and seminars, augmented by an information service.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is Scotland’s fifth largest university in terms of student recruitment. Though its history dates back to 1875, Glasgow Caledonian was officially formed in 1993 with the merger of Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen’s College, Glasgow. The University has an excellent track record in health research, including rehabilitation and healthy ageing and care of older people. Building on this research foundation, the newly established Institute of Health & Wellbeing aims to become a leading centre producing world class research in health and health care. HealthQWest, an innovative research consortium, has two main themes to its work: Improving Health and Wellbeing and Management of Long Term Conditions and its members are drawn from five higher education institutions in the West of Scotland.

Case Study: Active Ageing in Action, Sheffield, UK

120 participants at the 2008 Sheffield Care Home Games organised by Activity Sheffield in England challenge each other in an annual festival of Active Ageing. The average age of the competitors was 85 years, the oldest competitor was 99 years!

‘I’m really looking forward to the 2012 World Congress. It is very exciting to have an event like this on our doorstep, where we can showcase our work ‘just down the road’’ Kelly Riley, Older Peoples Development Officer , Activity Sheffield UK

Glasgow Caledonian University

World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

“As Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow and Vice Chair of the City’s Marketing Bureau, I am delighted that the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing is to be held in Glasgow. I know that the local organising committee is working very enthusiastically with the City to ensure that your Congress is successful, productive and informative and that your time in Glasgow is inspiring and enjoyable. Our City has progressed and developed hugely over the past three decades to reposition itself, after years of post-industrial trauma, as one of the most vibrant centres of style and culture in the UK. We aspire to be counted amongst the great cities of Europe and with our artistic and sporting heritage truly ascendant we are emerging as one of the country’s most successful conference centres. Glasgow is Commonwealth Games City 2014 and we aim to involve all our citizens – of every age in sport, culture and volunteering over the next few years. We know our Legacy will be a City which will be even more dynamic – and certainly, inclusive.”

‘Brimming with style and culture, Scotland’s biggest city is a revelation’ Time Magazine

The World Congress is an opportunity for the world community to share the latest research findings in the area of aging and physical activity. It introduces cutting edge methods on developing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity programs for older adults. On behalf of ICAPA, the International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity Executive Committee, I would like to encourage all researchers, practitioners, older adults and the general public who are interested in promoting active and healthy lifestyles for adults to plan on attending the 8th World Congress in Glasgow, Scotland.

Professor Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Department Head of Kinesiology, University of Illinois

The International Society for Aging and Physical Activity and the International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity enthusiastically supports the forthcoming 8th World Congress on Ageing and Physical Activity to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The local organizing committee is planning a rich and diverse scientific, educational and social program that will highlight ageing and physical activity research from all over the world. This is one meeting that cannot be overlooked by anyone with an interest in understanding the dynamics of active aging, from frailty to senior Olympians.

Gareth Jones, Assistant Professor, Human Kinetics

Liz Cameron

Glasgow has been the UK City of culture, UK City of visual arts, UK City of Architecture and Design and is described by the Lonely Planet Guide as ‘one of Britain’s largest, liveliest, and most interesting cities’. Glasgow also has the most cost-effective accommodation in the UK (according to hotels.com) and is served by over 120 daily flights and is easily accessible by road and rail from all over the UK. Delegates will be assured a warm welcome when they arrive in Glasgow – it has been voted the friendliest city in the UK! Finally, Glasgow is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, within half an hours drive you can be amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK.

Register your interest To register your interest in the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing as a delegate, presenter, supporter or exhibitor, please visit www.wcaa2012.com

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