If you are old, as I am, and you happen to fall, does it ever worry you that the concern could be misplaced?
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#ageing #frailty #agediscrimination #activeageing #agewell #geriatric #addinglifetoyears
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May 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you are old, as I am, and you happen to fall, does it ever worry you that the concern could be misplaced?
melrosestewart.com/why-is-falli... 🤷🏾♀️
#ageing #frailty #agediscrimination #activeageing #agewell #geriatric #addinglifetoyears
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#ageing #frailty #agediscrimination #activeageing #agewell #geriatric #addinglifetoyears
One week to go before my AJ bell Birmingham half marathon charity run for @AgeUKBirmingham
@AgeUKSandwell on 4th May 2025!
Our elders in need deserve our support. Please donate and support if you can.
#AddingLifeToYears #halfmarathon
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@AgeUKSandwell on 4th May 2025!
Our elders in need deserve our support. Please donate and support if you can.
#AddingLifeToYears #halfmarathon
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A sign of things to come?
I received this wonderful news from my parkrun today. 'Your time was 00:25:53. Congratulations on your fastest time this year. You achieved an age-graded score of 87.44%'. However, just like t
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April 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
One week to go before my AJ bell Birmingham half marathon charity run for @AgeUKBirmingham
@AgeUKSandwell on 4th May 2025!
Our elders in need deserve our support. Please donate and support if you can.
#AddingLifeToYears #halfmarathon
ajbellgreatbirminghamrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/melrose-s...
@AgeUKSandwell on 4th May 2025!
Our elders in need deserve our support. Please donate and support if you can.
#AddingLifeToYears #halfmarathon
ajbellgreatbirminghamrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/melrose-s...
Beth, you are a truly fabulous physiotherapist, a wonderful @agilecsp.bsky.social comms queen 👸and an outstanding human - thank you for being all you are!
#AddingLifeToYears #AGILEconf25
#AddingLifeToYears #AGILEconf25
So wonderful to present my poster at the @agilecsp.bsky.social conference, #AddingLifeToYears this weekend. #AGILEconf25
May 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Beth, you are a truly fabulous physiotherapist, a wonderful @agilecsp.bsky.social comms queen 👸and an outstanding human - thank you for being all you are!
#AddingLifeToYears #AGILEconf25
#AddingLifeToYears #AGILEconf25
It was such an honour being part of the incredible line up of speakers.
Thank you to you all amazing fellow @agilecsp.bsky.social committee members for organizing a fantastic #AGILEConf25.
Grateful to be part of this tribe that is passionate about #AddingLifeToYears.
Thank you to you all amazing fellow @agilecsp.bsky.social committee members for organizing a fantastic #AGILEConf25.
Grateful to be part of this tribe that is passionate about #AddingLifeToYears.
The final speaker of our conference is @justinemusiime.bsky.social! She is speaking on urgent care physiotherapists. #AddingLifeToYears #AGILEconf25
May 23, 2025 at 6:25 AM
It was such an honour being part of the incredible line up of speakers.
Thank you to you all amazing fellow @agilecsp.bsky.social committee members for organizing a fantastic #AGILEConf25.
Grateful to be part of this tribe that is passionate about #AddingLifeToYears.
Thank you to you all amazing fellow @agilecsp.bsky.social committee members for organizing a fantastic #AGILEConf25.
Grateful to be part of this tribe that is passionate about #AddingLifeToYears.
Please join us for the @agilecsp.bsky.social in-person conference in Nottingham this month. Great line up of speakers, and lots of opportunities to network and collaborate. #OlderPeople #RightToRehab #AddingLifeToYears.
May 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Please join us for the @agilecsp.bsky.social in-person conference in Nottingham this month. Great line up of speakers, and lots of opportunities to network and collaborate. #OlderPeople #RightToRehab #AddingLifeToYears.
Please do share with friends and/or colleagues if you can.
See you there. 💃🏽
#AGILEConf25 #OlderPeople #AddingLifeToYears
@thecsp.bsky.social
@thecspstudents.bsky.social
@agilecsp.bsky.social
See you there. 💃🏽
#AGILEConf25 #OlderPeople #AddingLifeToYears
@thecsp.bsky.social
@thecspstudents.bsky.social
@agilecsp.bsky.social
Come join us at @agilecsp.bsky.social conference this May in Nottingham.
Many ticket options available including students. Open to AGILE members and non-members.
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Many ticket options available including students. Open to AGILE members and non-members.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agile-conf...
April 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Please do share with friends and/or colleagues if you can.
See you there. 💃🏽
#AGILEConf25 #OlderPeople #AddingLifeToYears
@thecsp.bsky.social
@thecspstudents.bsky.social
@agilecsp.bsky.social
See you there. 💃🏽
#AGILEConf25 #OlderPeople #AddingLifeToYears
@thecsp.bsky.social
@thecspstudents.bsky.social
@agilecsp.bsky.social
From Partnership to Action: A busy but productive week in Italy 🇮🇹 —conversations, collaboration, and real momentum, from tackling loneliness to advancing innovation for healthy ageing. More to come.
#AgeingIsLiving #AddingLifeToYears
#AgeingIsLiving #AddingLifeToYears
April 25, 2026 at 12:01 AM
From Partnership to Action: A busy but productive week in Italy 🇮🇹 —conversations, collaboration, and real momentum, from tackling loneliness to advancing innovation for healthy ageing. More to come.
#AgeingIsLiving #AddingLifeToYears
#AgeingIsLiving #AddingLifeToYears
📢 Stay tuned: later this year we’ll convene the Network of WHO Collaborating Centres for Healthy Ageing to co-create a research agenda that drives progress on the Ageing is Living Strategy across Europe.
Evidence + collaboration = healthier, longer lives. 🌱
#AddingLifeToYears
Evidence + collaboration = healthier, longer lives. 🌱
#AddingLifeToYears
July 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
📢 Stay tuned: later this year we’ll convene the Network of WHO Collaborating Centres for Healthy Ageing to co-create a research agenda that drives progress on the Ageing is Living Strategy across Europe.
Evidence + collaboration = healthier, longer lives. 🌱
#AddingLifeToYears
Evidence + collaboration = healthier, longer lives. 🌱
#AddingLifeToYears
🙌Last week, 9 🇭🇺🇮🇹🇲🇹🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇪🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇿 Member States joined the 1st Advisory Committee meeting to co-develop @whoeurope.bsky.social's #AgeingIsLiving Strategy (2026–2030)
💬"In today’s climate, we can’t afford to let healthy ageing slip from our priorities" – Dr @natashaazzmus.bsky.social
#AddingLifeToYears
💬"In today’s climate, we can’t afford to let healthy ageing slip from our priorities" – Dr @natashaazzmus.bsky.social
#AddingLifeToYears
June 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🙌Last week, 9 🇭🇺🇮🇹🇲🇹🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇪🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇿 Member States joined the 1st Advisory Committee meeting to co-develop @whoeurope.bsky.social's #AgeingIsLiving Strategy (2026–2030)
💬"In today’s climate, we can’t afford to let healthy ageing slip from our priorities" – Dr @natashaazzmus.bsky.social
#AddingLifeToYears
💬"In today’s climate, we can’t afford to let healthy ageing slip from our priorities" – Dr @natashaazzmus.bsky.social
#AddingLifeToYears
Powerful messages from our lightning speakers:
🗣️ Maciej Kucharczyk @ageplatformeu.bsky.social on meaningful engagement
📊 Erica Bol on intergenerational fairness
🤝 Martin Lichte on supporting informal carers
⚖️ Chitralekha Massey on rights in older age
#AddingLifeToYears
🗣️ Maciej Kucharczyk @ageplatformeu.bsky.social on meaningful engagement
📊 Erica Bol on intergenerational fairness
🤝 Martin Lichte on supporting informal carers
⚖️ Chitralekha Massey on rights in older age
#AddingLifeToYears
May 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Powerful messages from our lightning speakers:
🗣️ Maciej Kucharczyk @ageplatformeu.bsky.social on meaningful engagement
📊 Erica Bol on intergenerational fairness
🤝 Martin Lichte on supporting informal carers
⚖️ Chitralekha Massey on rights in older age
#AddingLifeToYears
🗣️ Maciej Kucharczyk @ageplatformeu.bsky.social on meaningful engagement
📊 Erica Bol on intergenerational fairness
🤝 Martin Lichte on supporting informal carers
⚖️ Chitralekha Massey on rights in older age
#AddingLifeToYears
The path ahead is clear:
✔️ Invest in prevention
✔️ Transform care systems
✔️ Create enabling environments
✔️ Challenge ageism
This path aligns with @undecadeageing.bsky.social
Special thanks to Türkiye & partners for driving this forward! #AddingLifeToYears
✔️ Invest in prevention
✔️ Transform care systems
✔️ Create enabling environments
✔️ Challenge ageism
This path aligns with @undecadeageing.bsky.social
Special thanks to Türkiye & partners for driving this forward! #AddingLifeToYears
February 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The path ahead is clear:
✔️ Invest in prevention
✔️ Transform care systems
✔️ Create enabling environments
✔️ Challenge ageism
This path aligns with @undecadeageing.bsky.social
Special thanks to Türkiye & partners for driving this forward! #AddingLifeToYears
✔️ Invest in prevention
✔️ Transform care systems
✔️ Create enabling environments
✔️ Challenge ageism
This path aligns with @undecadeageing.bsky.social
Special thanks to Türkiye & partners for driving this forward! #AddingLifeToYears
Physical activities are key to mental health and contribute to healthy ageing #AddingLifeToYears
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February 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Physical activities are key to mental health and contribute to healthy ageing #AddingLifeToYears
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It's #FriendshipDay! 💜
Feeling socially connected is an important part of being human, and improves our health & well-being – no matter what our age.
Take the time to reach out to an older person around you. A simple gesture could make a big difference! #AddingLifeToYears
Feeling socially connected is an important part of being human, and improves our health & well-being – no matter what our age.
Take the time to reach out to an older person around you. A simple gesture could make a big difference! #AddingLifeToYears
July 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
It's #FriendshipDay! 💜
Feeling socially connected is an important part of being human, and improves our health & well-being – no matter what our age.
Take the time to reach out to an older person around you. A simple gesture could make a big difference! #AddingLifeToYears
Feeling socially connected is an important part of being human, and improves our health & well-being – no matter what our age.
Take the time to reach out to an older person around you. A simple gesture could make a big difference! #AddingLifeToYears
⏰ HAPPENING NOW @ #WHA78:
Official side event co-hosted by Qatar and Republic of Korea on accelerating impact during the @UNDecadeAgeing.bksy.social
If you are in Geneva, please join us in Salle XXVI! #AddingLifeToYears
Official side event co-hosted by Qatar and Republic of Korea on accelerating impact during the @UNDecadeAgeing.bksy.social
If you are in Geneva, please join us in Salle XXVI! #AddingLifeToYears
May 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
⏰ HAPPENING NOW @ #WHA78:
Official side event co-hosted by Qatar and Republic of Korea on accelerating impact during the @UNDecadeAgeing.bksy.social
If you are in Geneva, please join us in Salle XXVI! #AddingLifeToYears
Official side event co-hosted by Qatar and Republic of Korea on accelerating impact during the @UNDecadeAgeing.bksy.social
If you are in Geneva, please join us in Salle XXVI! #AddingLifeToYears
Attending the 78th World Health Assembly? #WHA78
You're invited to an official side event co-hosted by Qatar and the Republic of Korea on accelerating the @undecadeageing.bsky.social ⬇️
🗓️ 19 May (TODAY)
⏰ 17:15 reception; 18:00 main event
📍 Salle XXVI, Palais des Nations
#AddingLifeToYears
You're invited to an official side event co-hosted by Qatar and the Republic of Korea on accelerating the @undecadeageing.bsky.social ⬇️
🗓️ 19 May (TODAY)
⏰ 17:15 reception; 18:00 main event
📍 Salle XXVI, Palais des Nations
#AddingLifeToYears
May 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Attending the 78th World Health Assembly? #WHA78
You're invited to an official side event co-hosted by Qatar and the Republic of Korea on accelerating the @undecadeageing.bsky.social ⬇️
🗓️ 19 May (TODAY)
⏰ 17:15 reception; 18:00 main event
📍 Salle XXVI, Palais des Nations
#AddingLifeToYears
You're invited to an official side event co-hosted by Qatar and the Republic of Korea on accelerating the @undecadeageing.bsky.social ⬇️
🗓️ 19 May (TODAY)
⏰ 17:15 reception; 18:00 main event
📍 Salle XXVI, Palais des Nations
#AddingLifeToYears
So how does this all link to #HealthyAgeing?
It's not that far of a leap. Healthy ageing also means being enabled to be and do what we value – no matter what our age.
It means not just adding years to life, but #AddingLifeToYears.
And it's fundamental to #HealthForAll.
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It's not that far of a leap. Healthy ageing also means being enabled to be and do what we value – no matter what our age.
It means not just adding years to life, but #AddingLifeToYears.
And it's fundamental to #HealthForAll.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
So how does this all link to #HealthyAgeing?
It's not that far of a leap. Healthy ageing also means being enabled to be and do what we value – no matter what our age.
It means not just adding years to life, but #AddingLifeToYears.
And it's fundamental to #HealthForAll.
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It's not that far of a leap. Healthy ageing also means being enabled to be and do what we value – no matter what our age.
It means not just adding years to life, but #AddingLifeToYears.
And it's fundamental to #HealthForAll.
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It's the #InternationalDayOfHappiness! ✨
Today, we're reflecting on the importance of social connections for health, well-being & happiness at all ages – including older age.
Take a moment to reach out to the people around you. You could make someone's day!
#AddingLifeToYears
Today, we're reflecting on the importance of social connections for health, well-being & happiness at all ages – including older age.
Take a moment to reach out to the people around you. You could make someone's day!
#AddingLifeToYears
March 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It's the #InternationalDayOfHappiness! ✨
Today, we're reflecting on the importance of social connections for health, well-being & happiness at all ages – including older age.
Take a moment to reach out to the people around you. You could make someone's day!
#AddingLifeToYears
Today, we're reflecting on the importance of social connections for health, well-being & happiness at all ages – including older age.
Take a moment to reach out to the people around you. You could make someone's day!
#AddingLifeToYears
Hello Bluesky!
We're the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030): a global call from all UN Member States to work together to improve the lives of older people, their families & communities. #AddingLifeToYears
Follow us or explore all the ways you can connect with us here: linktr.ee/undecadeageing
We're the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030): a global call from all UN Member States to work together to improve the lives of older people, their families & communities. #AddingLifeToYears
Follow us or explore all the ways you can connect with us here: linktr.ee/undecadeageing
January 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Hello Bluesky!
We're the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030): a global call from all UN Member States to work together to improve the lives of older people, their families & communities. #AddingLifeToYears
Follow us or explore all the ways you can connect with us here: linktr.ee/undecadeageing
We're the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030): a global call from all UN Member States to work together to improve the lives of older people, their families & communities. #AddingLifeToYears
Follow us or explore all the ways you can connect with us here: linktr.ee/undecadeageing
Building a healthy future for all means leaving no one behind in our work to promote better well-being.
This UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, it's ⏰ for #HealthForAll — for current and future generations of older people alike.
#AddingLifeToYears
This UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, it's ⏰ for #HealthForAll — for current and future generations of older people alike.
#AddingLifeToYears
December 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Building a healthy future for all means leaving no one behind in our work to promote better well-being.
This UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, it's ⏰ for #HealthForAll — for current and future generations of older people alike.
#AddingLifeToYears
This UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, it's ⏰ for #HealthForAll — for current and future generations of older people alike.
#AddingLifeToYears
Reminder: #ageing is something to celebrate!
We are living longer than ever before. But longer lives are not yet healthier lives for all.
Our work to build a better tomorrow through human rights needs to respond to a rapidly changing world.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ka...
We are living longer than ever before. But longer lives are not yet healthier lives for all.
Our work to build a better tomorrow through human rights needs to respond to a rapidly changing world.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ka...
UN Decade of Healthy Ageing – #AddingLifeToYears
What's the story behind the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing?Why do we need it? What opportunities does it bring? What does it mean for me? What's the world it en...
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December 10, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Reminder: #ageing is something to celebrate!
We are living longer than ever before. But longer lives are not yet healthier lives for all.
Our work to build a better tomorrow through human rights needs to respond to a rapidly changing world.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ka...
We are living longer than ever before. But longer lives are not yet healthier lives for all.
Our work to build a better tomorrow through human rights needs to respond to a rapidly changing world.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ka...
⚡️ Our latest newsletter issue is out!
Take a look for the latest updates on our global collaboration to transform the world to be a better place to grow older. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/decade-update-nov24
✍️ Haven't subscribed yet? http://eepurl.com/hkE9xX
#AddingLifeToYears
Take a look for the latest updates on our global collaboration to transform the world to be a better place to grow older. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/decade-update-nov24
✍️ Haven't subscribed yet? http://eepurl.com/hkE9xX
#AddingLifeToYears
November 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM
⚡️ Our latest newsletter issue is out!
Take a look for the latest updates on our global collaboration to transform the world to be a better place to grow older. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/decade-update-nov24
✍️ Haven't subscribed yet? http://eepurl.com/hkE9xX
#AddingLifeToYears
Take a look for the latest updates on our global collaboration to transform the world to be a better place to grow older. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/decade-update-nov24
✍️ Haven't subscribed yet? http://eepurl.com/hkE9xX
#AddingLifeToYears
9 August is #IndigenousDay!
On this day, we're highlighting the diverse contributions that Indigenous Peoples of 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 make to shaping our world to be a better place to grow older. #AddingLifeToYears
On this day, we're highlighting the diverse contributions that Indigenous Peoples of 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 make to shaping our world to be a better place to grow older. #AddingLifeToYears
August 9, 2024 at 11:37 AM
9 August is #IndigenousDay!
On this day, we're highlighting the diverse contributions that Indigenous Peoples of 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 make to shaping our world to be a better place to grow older. #AddingLifeToYears
On this day, we're highlighting the diverse contributions that Indigenous Peoples of 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 make to shaping our world to be a better place to grow older. #AddingLifeToYears
Today is #WorldPopulationDay!
This year's theme is: 'To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone'.
What does this mean, and why is it crucial for improving the lives of current and future generations of older people? #AddingLifeToYears
Expand this thread to learn more 🧵⬇️
This year's theme is: 'To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone'.
What does this mean, and why is it crucial for improving the lives of current and future generations of older people? #AddingLifeToYears
Expand this thread to learn more 🧵⬇️
July 11, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Today is #WorldPopulationDay!
This year's theme is: 'To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone'.
What does this mean, and why is it crucial for improving the lives of current and future generations of older people? #AddingLifeToYears
Expand this thread to learn more 🧵⬇️
This year's theme is: 'To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone'.
What does this mean, and why is it crucial for improving the lives of current and future generations of older people? #AddingLifeToYears
Expand this thread to learn more 🧵⬇️
14/ Across these four action areas, the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing is our opportunity to ensure current and future older people are included in the protection of health as a human right.
And this means not only adding more years to our lives, but also #AddingLifeToYears 👇
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And this means not only adding more years to our lives, but also #AddingLifeToYears 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=...
UN Decade of Healthy Ageing – #AddingLifeToYears - YouTube
What's the story behind the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing?Why do we need it? What opportunities does it bring? What does it mean for me? What's the world it en...
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April 8, 2024 at 1:36 PM
14/ Across these four action areas, the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing is our opportunity to ensure current and future older people are included in the protection of health as a human right.
And this means not only adding more years to our lives, but also #AddingLifeToYears 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=...
And this means not only adding more years to our lives, but also #AddingLifeToYears 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=...
Have you explored the 2023 UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report yet? 🔎
Learn more about what we've achieved together – and where we can accelerate progress – on the UN Decade Platform's hub for the report 🔗 ⬇️
#AddingLifeToYears ✨
Learn more about what we've achieved together – and where we can accelerate progress – on the UN Decade Platform's hub for the report 🔗 ⬇️
#AddingLifeToYears ✨
UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report 2023 - The Platform
In 2023, the United Nations (UN) published a comprehensive public facing progress report on the implementation of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. This progress report was developed by UN agencies, wi...
www.decadeofhealthyageing.org
March 27, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Have you explored the 2023 UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report yet? 🔎
Learn more about what we've achieved together – and where we can accelerate progress – on the UN Decade Platform's hub for the report 🔗 ⬇️
#AddingLifeToYears ✨
Learn more about what we've achieved together – and where we can accelerate progress – on the UN Decade Platform's hub for the report 🔗 ⬇️
#AddingLifeToYears ✨