This presentation is the intellectual property of the authors. Contact for permission to reprint and/or distribute This poster arises from the Joint Action on Chronic Diseases and Promoting Healthy Ageing across the Life Cycle (JA-CHRODIS), which has received funding from the European Union, in the framework of the Health Programme ( ). Sole responsibility lies with the author and the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Healthy and Active Ageing JA-CHRODIS Susanne Möthe-Gundlack on behalf of the Joint Action on Chronic Diseases and Promoting Healthy Ageing Across the Life Cycle (JA- CHRODIS) Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA), Germany JA-Chrodis Conference – Vilnius, 24 th November 2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Developed, organized and coordinated by the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA)

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” General Strategy/Concept  Preservation and support of physical, psychic and cognitive skills  Preservation and support of an active, autonomous, socially integrated and self-responsible healthy lifestyle  Prolong the life span until need for care

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” General Strategy/Concept II  Dissemination of information on major diseases, risk factors and prevention opportunities  Integration, activation and participation of the target Group  Health inequalities are addressed  Aligned with national and regional policy plans

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Target group:  German Population of 60 years and older - „The young old“ without major health problems - Individuals with age-related disabilities - long term care recipients - Very old people (aged 85 years and older)  Relatives of older people (including nursing relatives)  Institutions, collaboration partners, stakeholders, multipliers  Seniors with migration background

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Broad Range of Cooperation Partners:  Senior Citizens Organisations  Sports Organisations  German Adult Education Association (DVV)  German Association of Family Physicans and General Practitioners  German Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired  Several Universities  Federal Fall Prevention Initiative (European network ProFouND)  Statutory and Private Health Insurances

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Activities:  National and regional conferences  Targeted dissemination of health information materials  Web portals  Two sub-programs to promote physical activity among older people living independently and in retirement homes  Experts' reports and studies

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Evaluation (ongoing according to public health action cycle):  Documentation and analysis of the conferences  Pre-testing and evaluation of all target-group materials (logos, brochures, web site modules, exhibition stand, etc.)  Activity programs „Daily training program“ and „Moving Worlds – The Luebeck Model“ including evaluation of the impacts  Outcome and process evaluation currently planned

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Empowerment and Participation  Interdisciplinary scientific advisory committee  Experts reports and studies  Regional conferences and workshops involving the target group(s), e.g. civil society groups, senior citizens' groups, etc.  Network and capacity building  Web portals to provide and collect information  Competitions

German Strategy on “Healthy and Active Ageing” Sustainability  Constant Program without deadline  Financially supported by the Federal Ministry of Health  Continous Evaluation Potential for Transferability in European Context  Activating and Training Programs  Information Materials  Web Portals

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