Active Ageing Programme - SEHSCT Area

Being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things that you can do.  Studies have shown that exercise provides many health benefits, and that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically active.  The South Eastern Trust’s Health Development Department has teamed up with Ards Borough Council, Lisburn City Council and North Down Borough Council’s Leisure Services to design and develop an Active Ageing programme specifically for older adults.  The programme aims to give as many older people as possible the opportunity to experience enjoyable, appropriate, and sustainable physical activities (including walking football) in a safe, friendly, supportive and fun environment.  It is hoped that this will help to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.  The Active Ageing programme will run for a period of 12 months across the councils’ main leisure sites.  To find out more visit: www.mhfi.org/SEHSCTActiveAgeing.pdf