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John Horan, Simone Macleod- Nairn (Chief People Officer & Group Head of Corporate Resources , Irish Life), Professor Rose Anne Kenny (TILDA) and Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (TILDA Ambassador).
Longford is the first county in Ireland to host a regional seminar that makes available the real secrets of positive ageing.
The ‘How to Age Well’ event takes place next Monday, March from 7 to 9pm in the Longford Arms Hotel.
The content of ‘How to Age Well’ is based on evidence obtained from Trinity College’s Longitudinal Study of Ageing (TILDA) and other international research and will be delivered by Professor Rose Anne Kenny of Trinity College, one of the country’s leading authorities on the subject.
The event is being coordinated by Longford GAA’s Health & Wellbeing committee and supported by Irish Life and is open to all interested members of the public.
Eugene McGee, manager of the Offaly All Ireland winning team of 1982 and former editor of the Longford Leader, is local ambassador for the event, and will be in attendance.
“In relation to positive ageing I was interested to discover the significance of social and community connections,” explains Eugene. “The GAA provided me and many of my generation with an outlet that allowed us to stay connected and be part of something bigger than ourselves. I’m delighted to support this event and encourage everyone to attend.”
Over 8,500 people aged 50 and older were randomly selected to participate in the TILDA research and continue to be repeatedly interviewed and examined regarding many aspects of their lives including happiness, physical and mental health, financial circumstances, quality of life, and perceptions of ageing.
The Longford event will highlight themes including the importance of exercise, diet, social connectedness, purpose, and location.
Prof Rose Anne Kenny said: “TILDA is one of the most important research studies in Ireland which helps to better understand why bodies and brains age and how we can best ensure long and prosperous lives, for today's adults and for future generations.”
Attendees are asked to register for the Longford event at eventbrite.ie or you can ring TILDA on 01-8964120 to reserve a place.
Walk-ins on the night also welcome.
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