Active Ageing Issues in Scotland’s Rural Areas

It is now widely understood that Scotland is faced with the challenges of an ageing population so how will this impact on Scotland's extensive rural areas?  How can we change the outmoded ways of thinking that have characterised older people only as a drain on resources? Older people already make a considerable make a considerable contribution to the social capital of rural Scotland, and this can be further enhanced by removing existing barriers. Those over 50 have the potential to help grow the rural economy, not only through their spending power but also through greater economic engagement. They also have a major contribution to make in the creation of stronger safer communities.

You are invited to share your knowledge and experience of how Scotland can release more of the potential of older people as an integral part of a wider strategic approach to Scotland's ageing population.  We hope that by attending this conference you can help to formulate a creative approach that can influence the future of Rural Scotland and ensure that we are better able to meet the challenges that an ageing population undoubtedly poses.

Speakers include:

- Professor David Bell, Fellow of the World Demographic Association, Co-director of Scottish Economic Policy Network

- Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Convener Health Committee

- Richard Pollock, Architect and Planning Consultant

- Michael Shea, Broadcaster and Author

- Patrick Watt, Futureskills Scotland         

- Other Experts on Transport

Who Should Attend?

- Local Authority, Health Service and Business Executives

- Community Planning and Rural Partnerships Representatives

- Managers and Practitioners delivering services in rural areas

- Employers waking up to the potential of the over 50s age group

- Researchers

- Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups

Useful Information

Date of Conference

Tuesday the 5th of September 2006

Venue

Iris Murdoch Building, University of Stirling, Stirling

Conference Fee:

£110, (Reductions - Voluntary and Community Groups £90, Unwaged £25)

To book, contact:

Conference Office, Continuing Professional Development,

Browne House, Crichton University Campus, Dumfries DG1 4ZZ Scotland,

Tel: 01387 702273 Fax 01387 702005
E-mail: cpdadmin@crichton.gla.ac.uk