Project for over 60: Tomorrow in Sinnai the seminar on nutrition and physical activity

Nutrition and physical activity are the two main pillars of healthy ageing and the highest possible quality of life.

And it is precisely these two issues that will be discussed during the seminar Life-extending nutrition and preventive physical activity for healthy and active aging organized on Friday 20 October from 17.30 at the headquarters of the Sinnai Multi-Solidarity Foundation (Viale delle Libertà, 141) within the scope of the project Living long, Living well: Health and wellness paths for Over 60”.

This project is promoted by the FAP (Federation of Seniors and Pensioners) the Acli of Cagliari, in collaboration with the ACLI Provinciali di Cagliari, and funded by the Foundation of Sardinia through the call for proposals “Public health, Preventive and rehabilitative medicine 2023”.

At the meeting, organized in the area in collaboration with the association Polisolidale, taking part, next Francesco Pisano, secretary of FAP Acli Cagliari, James Card, President of the Acli of Cagliari and Claudia Leone, Technical referent of the project, even: Carla Pusceddu, Coordinator of the aging area of the Polisolidale association; Anna Maria Littera referent Social Aggregation Centers, Emanuela Casula, nutritionist and Leonardo Taccori, Doctor of Sports Science.

The Project

The project includes a series of seminars throughout the territory of the Metropolitan area of Cagliari, Therefore, numerous actions dedicated to the over60s will be organized, from gastronomic laboratories, Creative, up to activities in contact with nature, walks and excursions aimed at promoting keeping fit through physical exercise, open to all, and designed to stimulate intergenerational exchange at the same time.

“This initiative is fully in line with the objectives of the activity of our association, For this reason it is important for us to expand the pool of participants as much as possible and involve all those who can benefit from the project – explains the secretary of the FAP Acli of Cagliari Francesco Pisano –. During the meetings we will collect applications for participation in the other activities that will follow between now and the end of the year”.

Afterwards the practical activities will start and will be carried out thanks to a team of experts, psychologists with experience in the field of promoting active ageing, Third sector operators engaged in the world of over care 60 and by the volunteers of the National Civil Service, with the aim of helping to educate to healthy lifestyles, behaviors and habits that improve the aging process, increase opportunities for socialization and exchange between peers and with younger generations, enhance life skills and life long learning even in old age and analyze the effects of various interventions on psychological well-being and mental health.

All the activities included in the project are free of charge. To request more information you can send an email to the e-mail address acliprovincialicagliari @ gmail.com or call 07043039.