Supporting Healthy Ageing Through Movement and Connection

Encouraging older people to stay active and connected was the focus of an activity organised in Germia Park in Prishtina by the Main Family Medicine Centre in Lipjan, with support from the AQH Project.

Dr Pranvera Krasniqi from the National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo led a session on ageing, healthy nutrition, physical activity and mental health. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss these topics in relation to their everyday lives.

Guided exercises with nurse Luljeta Reçica connected the discussion with practice, encouraging participants to include movement in their daily routines. Time together in nature also provided an opportunity for social interaction and shared experiences.

Nurses from the Health Education and Promotion Rooms in Gjakova and Prishtina also participated. Following their experience in Germia, they are considering organising similar activities in their municipalities.

The activity highlighted the value of bringing health information and practical opportunities to stay active closer to older people, while creating space for connection and participatio