Seniorien Voima – Movement and Memory, Helsinki

The project provides regular group activities in Heikinlaakso, Vuosaari and Ruoholahti, as well as partly online. The activities include exercise adapted for older adults, movement sequences that stimulate memory, and exercises that support balance, fall prevention and everyday safety.

A special feature of the project is strengthening intergenerational interaction and volunteering. Young volunteers participate in the groups as assistant instructors, motivators and support persons. At the same time, older participants take an active role and provide peer support to one another. This model strengthens the sense of community and gives young people meaningful experiences through volunteering.

The person responsible for physical activity is Aidas Barkauskas, a karate black belt and European KSI Karate Champion, who has also completed the City of Espoo’s gym buddy training.

Who is it for?

The activities are intended for people aged 60 and over who live at home in Helsinki, particularly those who are physically inactive, as well as older people from different language and cultural backgrounds.

The activities are free of charge and open to everyone who belongs to the target group.

SENIORS’ STRENGTH — MOVEMENT, STRENGTH AND MEMORY

Dear Seniors,

Welcome to our free physical activity and wellbeing programme for people aged 60 and over!

PROGRAMME:

• Gentle Exercise — we work on mobility, muscle strength and coordination.
• Balance and Fall Prevention — we improve balance, coordination and body control.
• Adapted Martial Arts Exercises — we learn simple movement sequences that simultaneously train the body, memory, attention and concentration.
• Basics of Self-Defence — we practise reaction skills, build self-confidence and learn how to act safely in different situations.
• Qigong and Asahi — gentle exercises that support mobility, balance, breathing and overall wellbeing.

At any age, you can become strong—join us!