Always Active conference 4-5 June 2009 in Gdynia

The UBC Commission on Sport intends to promote a positive relationship between physical activity and health which is crucial for functional capacity as well as mobile independence of elderly people. Our societies are getting older and people tend to suffer from various illnesses resulting from the lack of active rest and poor diet. Municipalities and various organisations introduce programmes helping people in achieving good mental and physical condition. Crucial issue here is exchanging successful ideas and promoting active lifestyle among the elderly. Bearing this in mind, the Commission is organising an international conference called "Always Active" which will be held in Gdynia, on 4-5 June 2009.

It will gather interesting speakers from Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland and Sweden. They will present best practices concerning active lifestyle among elderly people in their communities, as well as the importance of healthy ageing. The participants will have the opportunity to take part is study visits (eg. to classes of the University of the Third Age in Gdynia). Different ways of active time spending will be shown. The programme will be addressed to people involved in work for the elderly and those interested in learning how to prevent physical mobility restrictions. All institutions willing to acknowledge with matters like promotion of an active lifestyle are warmly welcome to this event.

The meetings will be held in a conference room of the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park and in the University of the Third Age in Gdynia. Those willing to participate in this event are invited to visit the website of the Commission www.ubc.net where detailed information can be found.

In case of any questions, please contact Ms. Agata Lewandowska - UBC Commission on Sport Secretariat, e-mail: ubcsport@gdynia.pl or call +48 586688208.