Taipei Travel

Website Dedicated to Sport for Seniors Goes Live

With the advent of an aging society, the Department of Social Welfare has teamed up with Department of Information Technology to launch a new website aimed at encouraging exercise among the growing senior population in Taipei.

A press event was held on April 13 to announce the new Chinese website “Sports Circle for the Elderly” (eldermov.taipei), offering information on a variety of sports classes provided by Sports, Health, Education, and Civil Affairs departments.

As many as 200 courses spanning the categories of balls, yoga, dance, and healthcare are available on the online platform. The texts are presented in large fonts with mobile layouts to enhance readability for the elderly.

Users can also look for available programs taking place near their home via the advanced search function. The website, interfaced with social media, allows participants to share their opinions about the courses with friends.

According to experienced, senior-specific sport instructor Chiu Bo-hao, “safe, effective, and fun” constitutes the principle of physical activities suitable for the elderly. Classes will be designed to meet the different needs of participants while seeking to bring maximum health effects to individuals through group exercise. 

• Source: Department of Information Technology, Taipei City Government