Exercise during Kidney Dialysis

Over 2 million people worldwide receive treatment for kidney failure, a condition in which the kidneys retain less than 15% of their function. Dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to survive. (Kidney.org, n.d.) A common consequence of dialysis is fatigue, which makes patients less inclined to stay physically active. In addition, dialysis can lead […]

Healthier Exercise Policy for People with Disabilities

About 1 in 10 Dutch people have a moderate or severe physical or mental disability. Society provides insufficient opportunities for sport and exercise for this group. However, exercise is crucial, with positive effects on physical and mental health (Kennisbank sport en bewegen, 2023). At SilverFit, we advocate more fun exercise for these clients. This is […]

New Research on the SilverFit Mile

**Reducing loneliness through cycling with SilverFit Mile in people with dementia** The study by Budak et al (2024) shows that the SilverFit Mile is viewed positively by care staff, who observed an increase in social interactions in residents. The increase in social interaction is largely caused by reminiscence. It also gives residents a greater sense […]

Looking back at Tour SilverFit Mile 2024

The Tour SilverFit Mile 2024 has been a true fun event! We look back on another fantastic edition with many smiling faces. No fewer than 150 locations had registered this year. Locations from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany and England competed with each other and enjoyed cycling our SilverFit Mile routes for 2 weeks through […]

Fall Prevention Event 2.0 Great Success!

On Thursday September 12th, 2024, SilverFit held its annual online user meeting. This meeting was attended by (geriatric) physiotherapists and other interested parties and was accredited for 3 points by the Physiotherapy Quality House. With 283 registrations, it was a well-attended event. This year’s theme was Fall Prevention 2.0 as a follow-up to the success […]