Health promotion for older people

The Family Council of Hafnarfjörður Municipality invited Janus Friðrik Guðlaugsson, a sports and health expert, to its meeting at the end of last week. Janus presented ideas on multifaceted health promotion and ways to ensure a successful later life. Health promotion seeks to improve health by creating conditions and an environment that enable individuals and society to increase their well-being and to foster the awareness and will to maintain their health. 

The Family Council instructed the Director of Family Services to prepare a project on health promotion for older people in collaboration with Janus. See the minutes. Here

An ambitious health strategy for the health town of Hafnarfjörður

The health promotion for older citizens is part of the City of Hafnarfjörður's health strategy, which was recently introduced. One of the main objectives of the Health Strategy for Hafnarfjörður is to foster the general well-being of residents, both mental and physical, at all ages, and to strengthen and promote self-esteem and good mental health. Among other things, it is proposed to increase cooperation with voluntary organisations, professionals, enthusiasts and the health service regarding health promotion and well-being, and to increase the provision of information about services available in this area. A collaborative platform will be established for the relevant parties, with the participation of the Youth Council, the Elderly Council, the Advisory Council, the Newcomers' Council and the Neighbourhood Council, where, among other things, work will be carried out on protective factors against anxiety and distress. The health strategy supports the City of Hafnarfjörður's vision for the future of increasing the well-being of its residents through preventative measures.

See the City of Hafnarfjörður's health policy Here