LLT Director on ICAA Advisory Panel
Bob Laventure has just been appointed as an Advisor to the ICAA (*International Council on Active Aging * www.icaa.cc ). This reflects his standing in the Active Ageing Community
UK Toolkit for Commissioners Launched July 2009
The Department of Health Toolkit for Prevention of falls and fractures in Older People – specifically for Commissioners of Services, was launched 22 July 2009. Further information and documents to download are available on the DoH website , including advice on local needs assessment, a summary of effective services, and advice about effective exercise here…
LLT Directors meet Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health & Wellbeing & Deputy First Minister of Scotland, August 2009
On Aug 27th, Dawn Skelton and Bob Laventure, met with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland to discuss Scottish Government contribution and collaboration with the World Congress on Active Ageing in August 2012. The Scottish Government has a committment to support Active Ageing leading up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 as part…
New USA Guidelines on Physical Activity in Older People (2009) now recommend strength and balance activities not just moderate physical activity :)
The new USA PA guidelines (for young people, adults and older adults) have now been published and are available to download at http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/reports/index.htm The UK have also been updating their guidelines and the BHF NCPAH hope to publish there in later in 2011. For further information about the consultation, visit the BHF website. Dawn Skelton,…
Want an LLT QUALIFIED Logo on your webpage?
If you have qualified on an LLT course and have a website, you can apply to the LLT office to receive a .jpg Logo to put on your website.
Human Kinetics Books and Courses
Produce innovative, informative products in all areas of physical activity that help people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives. The greatest challenge facing Human Kinetics is to convert all information about physical activity into knowledge–information that people can use to make a positive difference in their lives.
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Return 2 Fitness
We supply high quality, specialist sports medical products direct to your door. Our range of products include supports, braces, footbeds, insoles and heel pads as well as sports nutrition, sports massage and cold therapy products to accelerate injury rehabilitation.
Website: http://www.return2fitness.co.uk/
Formis – Falls Service Software
Falls Osteoporosis and Research Management Information System
Formis is the generic title for a range of products designed to meet the demands of professionals involved in the management of falls and osteoporosis.
Email: riomed@riomed.com
Website: http://www.riomed.com
Article – Gender gap in elderly activity (1999)
Saturday, July 31, 1999 Published at 00:08 GMT 01:08 UK Men are more active than women as they get older, and they are better able to maintain their ability to carry out everyday tasks, according to research published on Saturday. The Health Education Authority (HEA) report found that elderly women do less exercise than men…