PhysAgeNet

Network on Evidence-Based Physical Activity in Old age

CA20104

Cost Action CA20104

Sedentary lifestyle in old age is associated with increased risk of chronic and disabling diseases, premature mortality, and substantial economic burden for society.
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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