About IKIGAI 55

Our mission is double:

To enhance the capacity of trainers and facilitators who work with the older population, empowering them to promote health-preserving sports activities and bridge the digital gap between generations.
To raise awareness among older adults about leading a healthy lifestyle, becoming digitally savvy, and fostering a sense of inclusion within their communities.

IKIGAI55 unfolds through five dynamic work packages. Our main learning outputs include:

Fitness2.0 Trainer’s Guide: A comprehensive guide for trainers to engage older adults in health-preserving sports activities.
Smart Motivation Handbook & Toolkit: Resources designed to inspire and sustain motivation for an active and healthy lifestyle.
Smart Silver Sports Facilitation Guidelines: Best practices for facilitating sports and physical activities tailored to older adults.
Silver Smart Training Programs: Customized training programs addressing the unique needs of the older population.
Silver Assessment Tool Bank: A collection of validated tests and questionnaires for assessing progress and outcomes.
Pilot Report & White Paper: Insights and recommendations for the smart industry, based on pilot events.
Online Learning Platform: An accessible platform offering resources and learning materials for trainers and older adults.
Wellbeing Living Lab Scenarios: Innovative scenarios for promoting wellbeing among the elderly through smart technologies and practices.