News and Events
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the walks and events have been put to a halt.
The Parks trust wants to make our parks as accessible as possible, even with Covid-19 still disrupting everyday life. In particular at Great Linford Manor Park we have money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to increase awareness and participation in park activities. For the rest of the year we hope to provide engaging online content to help people enjoy their park. Some activities we’re planning include:
- A podcast walking tour/audioguide of the park
- Downloadable crosswords and wordsearches inspired by the park
- Adult colouring pages inspired by the park
- Activity: How to make a family tree (inspired by the Uthwatt family tree)
- Video tour of the park for those who are unable to visit in person
We will keep you updated on latest developments.
Podcasts
Vseteckova J & King J (2020) COVID-19 Interview podcast for The Retirement Café: ‘Ageing Well Under Lockdown’ https://theretirementcafe.co.uk/077-dr-jitka/
Vseteckova J & Broad E (2020) Keep Me Walking - researching with people living with dementia and their carers - Podcast – Open University in collaboration with The Parks Trust https://youtu.be/0QHAS88C-LU
Vseteckova J (2020) Podcast - areas for research with The Open University https://youtu.be/vE6J9J_ovOM
PUBLIC TALKS
AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES
Dr Jitka Vseteckova is giving a series of public talks with the title ‘Ageing Well’, these are offered at The Open University in Milton Keynes on campus from 11 am -1pm. https://ordo.open.ac.uk/collections/Ageing_Well_Public_Talks_2020-21/5122166
These talks and video-recordings can be accessed via ORDO Collections and also via Ageing Well course via OpenLearn Create.
Topics & dates (details about live-stream via the links above):
- Are we prepared to live longer? (Dr Jitka Vseteckova Senior Lecturer Health and Social Care, OU) – after presenting the Ageing Well Public Talk series, this talk will cover basic biomedical and psycho-social aspects of ageing, age-related conditions e.g. bone health, frailty etc. and a brief overview of the next talks.
- What do we all need to know and do to prepare for death and grief, advanced care planning? (Dr Barbara Gale, CEO St Nicholas Hospice & Dr Erica Borgstrom, Lecturer in Medical Anthropology and Death and Dying, OU) - Many of us are ill prepared and fear death. In this talk we will explore new ideas about using a public health approach to death and grief and considers how we can help people and communities be better equipped to support each other through dying, caring, death and grief.
- The ageing brain (Dr Jitka Vseteckova & Mrs Stephanie Warren, member of public) – This talk will cover basic facts on neurodegenerative conditions associated with ageing and age-related and non-age-related memory loss. We will also talk about how best to work with our ageing brain to prevent steep decline.
- Learning languages and digital technologies in older age (Dr Ursula Stickler, Senior Lecturer Languages, OU) – This talk will discuss positive effects of bilingualism and or language learning on brain health in older age. We will look at the benefits and opportunities of language learning at any age and how digital technologies can support communication in another language.
- Care and caring in older age (Dr Mary Larkin, Senior Lecturer Care and Caring, OU) - Around a third of all carers in the UK are now aged 65+ and their numbers are increasing. They therefore do, and will continue to, make a significant of contribution to health and social environment. This talk will explore their needs and how they can be supported to care.
- Nutritional needs while ageing (Dr Jitka Vseteckova & Mr Alan Hastings, member of public) – This talk will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. We will also cover diabetes and ageing.
- Pharmacotherapy while ageing (Dr Jitka Vseteckova & Mrs Sonal Mehta, Primary Care Pharmacist & Self Care Lead CCG MK) – This talk will cover age-related changes affecting hydration, kidney & liver function, medication /polypharmacy, drug journey through the body and how to support our body to clear medication from our bodies quickly and efficiently.
- Mindfulness and ageing (Dr Adele Pacini, Clinical Psychologist) – This talk will cover a practical and theoretical exploration of the role of mindfulness in enhancing mental and physical well-being in later life.
- Move it and breathe (Dr Jitka Vseteckova & Dr Declan Ryan, Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, UoN ) – In this talk we will go on more detailed journey into age-related changes in muscles, tendons, bones and the importance of breathing well, exercising well and enough.
- Standing tall (Dr Jitka Vseteckova & Mr Jason Gibb, Physiotherapist Connect Health) – In this talk we will explore further age-related postural alignment changes affecting postural stability and balance, and ways to compensate for 'gravity of ageing'.
- The things we don’t talk about – Intimacy and ageing (Dr Andreas Vossler, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, OU) - This talk will cover assumptions about sex and ageing, sexual health in older age, importance of intimacy and positive sexuality in later life.
This work is accompanied by 5 mini video lectures on specific topic relating to Ageing Well: Nutrition, Hydration, Physical, Social and Cognitive Stimulation. (https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1) See also latest Open Learn article including mini video lectures: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/mental-health/five-pillars-ageing-well
WALKS IN THE PARKS
THE 5 WAYS CAFE IN THE PARK
Come along to St Andrew's Church at Great Linford Manor Park and join us for a hot drink. Everyone is welcome and it's a great way to meet new people and enjoy our historic park with an accompanied walk.
Coffee mornings are on the last Tuesday of Every month from 11am. For more information please visit https://www.willenlake.org.uk/events/coffee-morning-2020-01-28/
For more information about other related events please visit https://www.theparkstrust.com/whats-on-in-your-parks/?cat=0&dt=AllDates&sd=20200212&ed=20201213&pid=0
CONFERENCES
Vseteckova J (2020) Ageing well in times of transition. British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Liverpool, UK - in preparation for Jully 2020
Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Nutritioonal needs of ageing The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, January 2020 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Dadova K, Vseteckova J, Pappas Y, Abbington J, Ryan G, Gracia R, Borgstrom E, Gopinath M, (2020) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community. 6th Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the Academic College at Wingate, Israel, June 2020.
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Ageing Brain The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, November 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well, preparing to age better. Seminar lecture for Ransackers Association. Ransackers Forum and AGM. October 2019 London UK
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Are we prepared to live longer? The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, October 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well Talk. Older Persons Forum Committee Meeting. September 2019, Milton Keynes, UK
Gracia R, Vseteckova J, Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Ryan G (2019) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community British Society of Gerontology (BSG) July 2019, Liverpool, UK
Tilley E, Vseteckova J, Mahon A, Pappas y, Randhawa G (2019) Ageing carers for people with learning disability in crisis situations, Disability Innovation Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Pappas Y, Randhawa G (2019) MDTs for high intensity users & Ageing carers for people with IDD, IHR University of Bedfordshire, UK
Vseteckova J, Pappas Y (2018) ‘Ageing Well’ series of public lectures – service evaluation. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Vseteckova J (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking groups exercise for older people living with dementia in the community. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Gopinath M, Vseteckova J, Borgstrom E (2018) Learning in the fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions. British Society of Gerontology, Manchester.
Vseteckova J, Tilley L, Pappas Y, Mahon A, Randhawa G (2018) Who advocates for ageing carers of people with learning disabilities, and people with learning disabilities who provide care for their ageing parents? SHDL International Conference. The Open University Milton Keynes.
Tilley E, Vseteckova J (2018) Ageing carers and learning disability. The Open University – Research day. Milton Keynes, UK
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Holland C. (2017) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group walking and other group exercises in institutionalised older people living with dementia. ‘Identity, Voice, Creativity, Action!’ The 8th conference of the ESREA Network – ELOA , Leeds
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Holland C. (2017) Adherence to walking groups for people with dementia. International Congress of Mental health and Law. Prague
THE 5 WAYS CAFE IN THE PARK
Come along to St Andrew's Church at Great Linford Manor Park and join us for a hot drink. Everyone is welcome and it's a great way to meet new people and enjoy our historic park with an accompanied walk.
Coffee mornings are on the last Tuesday of Every month from 11am. For more information please visit https://www.willenlake.org.uk/events/coffee-morning-2020-01-28/
For more information about other related events please visit https://www.theparkstrust.com/whats-on-in-your-parks/?cat=0&dt=AllDates&sd=20200212&ed=20201213&pid=0
CONFERENCES
Vseteckova J (2020) Ageing well in times of transition. British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Liverpool, UK - in preparation for Jully 2020
Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Nutritioonal needs of ageing The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, January 2020 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Dadova K, Vseteckova J, Pappas Y, Abbington J, Ryan G, Gracia R, Borgstrom E, Gopinath M, (2020) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community. 6th Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the Academic College at Wingate, Israel, June 2020.
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Ageing Brain The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, November 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well, preparing to age better. Seminar lecture for Ransackers Association. Ransackers Forum and AGM. October 2019 London UK
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Are we prepared to live longer? The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, October 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well Talk. Older Persons Forum Committee Meeting. September 2019, Milton Keynes, UK
Gracia R, Vseteckova J, Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Ryan G (2019) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community British Society of Gerontology (BSG) July 2019, Liverpool, UK
Tilley E, Vseteckova J, Mahon A, Pappas y, Randhawa G (2019) Ageing carers for people with learning disability in crisis situations, Disability Innovation Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Pappas Y, Randhawa G (2019) MDTs for high intensity users & Ageing carers for people with IDD, IHR University of Bedfordshire, UK
Vseteckova J, Pappas Y (2018) ‘Ageing Well’ series of public lectures – service evaluation. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Vseteckova J (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking groups exercise for older people living with dementia in the community. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Gopinath M, Vseteckova J, Borgstrom E (2018) Learning in the fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions. British Society of Gerontology, Manchester.
Vseteckova J, Tilley L, Pappas Y, Mahon A, Randhawa G (2018) Who advocates for ageing carers of people with learning disabilities, and people with learning disabilities who provide care for their ageing parents? SHDL International Conference. The Open University Milton Keynes.
Tilley E, Vseteckova J (2018) Ageing carers and learning disability. The Open University – Research day. Milton Keynes, UK
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Holland C. (2017) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group walking and other group exercises in institutionalised older people living with dementia. ‘Identity, Voice, Creativity, Action!’ The 8th conference of the ESREA Network – ELOA , Leeds
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Holland C. (2017) Adherence to walking groups for people with dementia. International Congress of Mental health and Law. Prague