Sharing effective approaches for innovative adapted sports adoption among the Elderly population across Europe
▶Summary
The SharE4Elderly Project aimed to improve the well-being of older adults through adaptive sports, technology, and policy development. This Erasmus+ project raised awareness of the benefits of ad...
▶Objectives
The SharE4Elderly Project aimed to improve the well-being of older adults through adaptive sports, technology, and policy development. This Erasmus+ project raised awareness of the benefits of adaptive sports, shared over ten senior-friendly examples from across Europe, and trained partners from Poland, Greece, and Luxembourg in elderly-focused sports methods. The project also introduced innovative tools for active aging, such as fitness trackers, VR exercise games, and fitness apps designed for seniors. These were showcased through successful examples from tech companies, and workshops were held to help seniors use them effectively. Finally, the project developed policy recommendations by consulting health professionals and policymakers. It created guidelines that promote environments supporting active aging and advocated for these policies at local, national, and EU levels.
▶Activities
The SharE4Elderly project included key activities to achieve its objectives and ensure strong collaboration. The Final Meeting and Awareness Event in Luxembourg showcased the results and engaged European stakeholders. A Project Meeting and Learning Activity in Aegina, Greece, during European Mental Health Week, supporte* knowledge exchange on adaptive sports and elderly care. In fact, the partners met twice in Greece during European Mental Health Week (2024 and 2025), strengthening collaboration and promoting awareness around elderly well-being. A Learning Activity at the Medical University of Lodz in Poland offered hands-on training in innovative approaches to active aging. The project also included the research and development of a Good Practice Guide, which gathered effective, senior-friendly adaptive sports methods from across Europe. You can find more details on the website: https://sites.google.com/d/1pFIETebeyAtLnWzJzzus4FIOYCkWPCOT/p/1Qv5S7ih89N8o4qToe80scoWQSBFkDs3g/edit Ongoing project management and coordination **ensured** smooth implementation, clear communication, and timely delivery of outcomes. Together, these activities **promoted** healthy, active, and inclusive aging.
▶Impact
The project successfully fostered an exchange of best practices in the adoption of innovative adapted sports among the elderly across Europe. It broadened horizons and deepened knowledge about active living, empowering both senior citizens and their caregivers through targeted education. As a result, awareness grew significantly within the project's key audiences about the vital importance of physical activity in later life. Ultimately, the initiative contributed to a noticeable improvement in the quality of life for countless elderly individuals and their family carers, strengthening well-being and promoting healthier, more fulfilling lifestyles throughout European communities. The good practice guide can be downloaded from this website: https://sites.google.com/d/1pFIETebeyAtLnWzJzzus4FIOYCkWPCOT/p/1n3lzZ15jQtnpP3VndbM2tX-Nj5RryZOr/edit Also material from the partners meetings