Activities to celebrate the Elderly Week

CIU Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation organized an event in collaboration with the Cyprus Turkish Physiotherapists Association and the Nicosia Turkish Municipality on the occasion of March 18th-24th Elderly Week. “Active Ageing" was the theme of this year’s event aiming to support senior citizens live a more physically and socially active life.

In the event held in Lefkoşa on March 20,  students from the  CIU Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department took an active role in the exercise programs designed to meet the needs of the for elderly individuals. While guiding them in the correct implementation of movements, students had the opportunity to experience the effects of physiotherapy on public health while interacting with the elderly on a one-to-one basis.

It was stated that the exercises carried out within the scope of the program aimed to increase muscle strength, the ability to maintain balance and general physical functions of the elderly individuals. At the end of the event, attention was drawn to the positive effects of regular exercise on both the physical and mental health of the elderly.
 
It was stated that this organization of CIU contributes to the healthier and more active lifestyle of the elderly individuals, while also providing an important experience for the professional development of students.