Active for all Ages
People mainly think that exercise is a great way of keeping physically fit and healthy, as well as staying in shape. However, there are a lot more benefits to keeping fit. Exercise is a great way to help the elderly fight and even overcome certain diseases. Physical health can help to combat arthritis, high blood pressure and obesity. Mental exercise is a good way to ward of diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Stephenson's Disease. As well as exercising, the elderly also need to control their food intake. Fresh fruit and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, needed for strong bones, healthy skin and a good immune system.
Links and Resources
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Age and Opportunity
Challenging negative attitudes to ageing and older people ,promoting greater participation by older people in society more » -
GetActive.ie
Join a club, find a camp, take a class, attend a course, enter a league, join a gym, receive a treatment and much more! Find it all here in our Activity Directory. more » -
Physical Education Association of Ireland
Every year the Minister for Education and Science presents Active School Awards to winning schools. This scheme aims to encourage young people to engage in more physical activity and to emphasize the importance of physical education. more » -
KidsCamps.ie
KidsCamps is a national listing of camps by activity and by county. The site is updated for all of the school holidays i.e. Summer, Halloween, Christmas, Easter and mid-term...more »
