WEA NIWEA NI
GATE – Generations Ageing GATE – Generations Ageing Together in EuropeTogether in Europe
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Policies and practicesPolicies and practices
Active Ageing NI
Northern Ireland Assembly OFMDFM - Ageing in an inclusive society 2006
‘create an enabling environment …….to make informed choices……to pursue healthy and active ageing.’
Education/learning - important for active ageing and gaining IT skills
Department Employment and Learning Older People’s Commissioner 2011
Active Ageing NI
Health policies –
Promote and support active ageing Improve health and well being Community based interventions Age Concern’s Ageing Well programme
Belfast Healthy Ageing Strategic Partnership - HASP
Belfast HASP is a partnership of key agencies providing a joined up approach to the delivery of services which promote the health, wellbeing and independence of older
people in Belfast. The partnership is currently focussing on four key issues:
joined up information and advice community capacity building combating social isolation home support services or care and repair.
Active Ageing NIAge NI
Education will Improve physical and mental health Meet new people/make new connections Improve skills for work Develop interests Enable a more active retirement Call for more opportunities to learn
Active Ageing NIFurther and Higher EducationFurther and Higher EducationFocus on skills for employment & younger Focus on skills for employment & younger peoplepeopleLimited IT training specifically for older Limited IT training specifically for older peoplepeopleOpen learning programmes offeredOpen learning programmes offeredBarriers may prevent more isolated older Barriers may prevent more isolated older people from engagingpeople from engaging
Active Ageing NI
Main provider of later life learning Main provider of later life learning is voluntary and community sectoris voluntary and community sector
The Atlantic Philanthropies – The Atlantic Philanthropies – Ageing ProgrammeAgeing Programme
Big Lottery Fund – Reaching Out Big Lottery Fund – Reaching Out Connecting Older PeopleConnecting Older People
WEA – Community Education LAP has provided a range of programmes
which help support active ageing – -Physical Activity-Social interaction-Mentally stimulating
Health and Well Being Programme: Active Lifestyles
Planning for Retirement
WEA Active Lifestyles Programme Considers mental, emotional, social and physical well
being Looks at importance of diet, exercise, mental stimulation
and social activity in promoting active ageing Opportunities for discussion and practical exercises Aims to increase mobility and independence in later life. Social and community context Researching local activities Looks at age related illness and preventative measures
linking to life course perspective of ageing.
Active Ageing NI Volunteer Now – Unlocking potential Volunteer Now – Unlocking potential
Project. AP fundedProject. AP funded Encourages adults aged 50+ to volunteerEncourages adults aged 50+ to volunteer Believes volunteering encourages and Believes volunteering encourages and
supports active supports active Make it happen daysMake it happen days Research link volunteering and health and Research link volunteering and health and
well beingwell being
Tri Age - BelfastSpringfield Charitable Association – Big Lottery funded
The overall aim is to enhance the quality of life, health and wellbeing of older people who live in west BelfastTargets disadvantaged older people particularly those diagnosed with or at risk of developing dementia Develop a community support programme to promote independent living. Offer a range of programmes on diet, exercise and mental stimulation Providing in-centre and outreach advice services on issues such as benefits, home safety and heating, falls and accident prevention.
Engage with Age – Hope Project
•Targets less active older people at risk of social isolation particularly those in sheltered housing
•Aims to reduce isolation, increase confidence and improve social networks and relationships
•Range of activities to promote active ageing
•Forging links between local communities and sheltered housing
•Volunteers offer one to one and group support
Active Ageing NI
Promoting Physical Activity programmePromoting Physical Activity programme Partnership Sports NI and Age NIPartnership Sports NI and Age NI Guidelines for council sports centres to Guidelines for council sports centres to
promote physical activity in older peoplepromote physical activity in older people Encourage older people to use facilitiesEncourage older people to use facilities Provide age related classes and activitiesProvide age related classes and activities Big Lottery fundedBig Lottery funded