PhysAgeNet
Network on Evidence-Based Physical Activity in Old age
CA20104
Cost Action CA20104
ABOUT
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION
A sedentary lifestyle in old age is associated with increased risk of chronic and disabling diseases, premature mortality, and substantial economic burden for society. Increase in physical activity (PA), on the other hand, may compensate negative effects of ageing and reduce inactivity costs. However, not all exercise regimens are universally effective, and Inter-individual differences in responses to PA exist. Therefore, there is an urgent need for creating “tailored” exercise programmes that will fit the specific needs of the various and diverse ageing populations.
A critical step towards this goal is embracing an evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach where conceptual challenges and pitfalls in basic research and clinical research on ageing and physical activity could be identified and addressed. Unmet needs and gaps in research and practice that currently hinder successful implementation of EBM for training of older adults are:
Meet Our Working Groups
WG1
Implementation and Development of Standards from Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
WG2
Data for utilising biomarkers and behavioural markers as well as environmental factors
WG3
Research methodology for technology-assisted PA and exercise interventions in old age
WG4
Network development, sustainability and dissemination of network results
Calls
Training School Call
Training School on Artificial Intelligence meets Physical Activity
ITC Conference Grant
4th Call for ITC Conference Grant
(closed)
VM/STSM Grant
VM/STSM Grants Call
(open)
ITC Conference Grant
3rd Call for ITC Conference Grant
(closed)
Training School Call
1st Hybrid Training School