March 3, 2026Open Access

S04-1: Background and Foundation of Project BASE: Concepts of Healthy Lifestyle, Behavioural Change, and Active Neighbourhoods

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The BASE project aims to reintegrate older adults into society through improved physical and social activities.
Key techniques prioritized include barrier identification, modelling, and enjoyment to facilitate behavioural change.
The programme was developed with input from sports and health professionals, ensuring it is evidence-informed.
Navigating within the neighbourhood context helps to foster a sense of community and social interaction.

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University Medical Centre, Human Movement Sciences, School of Sports Studies 2) Providing rewards; 3) Modelling; 4) Self-efficacy; 5) Social support; 6) Enjoyment. Finally, a neighbourhood was not only considered as a geographical area where adults live but also seen as a contributor or agent that stimulates a sense of collectiveness and social interaction. Concrete examples of the translation of these topics in the BASE programme will be illustrated during the presentation. Acknowledgement: The Erasmus+ BASE project was co-funded by the European Union. Keywords: Older adults, healthy lifestyle, behavioural change, neighbourhood approach, peer-to-peer training

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Johan De Jong (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a765debadf0bb9e87daceb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.33607/bjshs.v5isupplement.2002

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