German Senior Citizens’ Day 2021 – International conference explored how to strengthen human rights in older age
BAGSO – Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen, AGE member in Germany, realised its 13th German Senior Citizens’ Day 2021 in a virtual format. Thousands of participants followed the panel discussions, workshops and presentations after the opening ceremony of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The topics ranged from digital participation and intergenerational learning to concepts against loneliness, engagement and […]
“Be connected” improves health literacy about dementia
“I never start my workshop with which are the 10 early signs of dementia, as half of the learners would leave immediately.” Adult educator on teaching about dementia in the community, Slovenia Are you an adult educator and ever wondered how to improve your skills on teaching about dementia-related issues? Do you want to check […]
BAGSO publishes statement on the implementation of MIPAA
The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (or MIPAA), adopted in Madrid in 2002, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022. But to what extent has it been implemented? What successes have been achieved? In which areas is there a need for action? The United Nations reviews and evaluates the implementation of the international action […]
SenGuide – Succsessfully develop high-quality online tainings to older adults
BAGSO is one of the parters in the project SenGuide, an international project funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme. The project started 12/2020 and is lead by the Innovation in Learning Institute (ILI). It aims to successfully develop high-quality online training for older adults: to enhance, expand and empower digital learning opportunities […]
Energy poverty, a matter of concern for older people
Photo(cropped) by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash As energy prices skyrocket, millions of European are forced into unacceptable choices between heating and paying their rent, warns the European Anti-Poverty Network. Older people living with low pensions make no exception to the rule. “We received a call from a lady who asked in a shaky voice how […]
Green Paper on Ageing: ILC-UK calls for a concerted EU response to ageing
The International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) has co-signed an open letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to welcome the publication of the EU Green Paper on Ageing and make recommendations for a successful follow-up. The letter is initiated by the International Longevity Centre Europe Network (ILC Europe Network), a European network […]
EU-funded project develops high-quality online training to older adults
BAGSO, AGE member organisation in Germany, is one of the parters in the project SenGuide, an international project funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme. The project started started in December 2020 and is lead by the Innovation in Learning Institute (ILI). It aims to successfully develop high-quality online training for older adults: […]
“Human rights in old age – what is it to me?” – Join BAGSO international event on 25 November
AGE member in Germany, BAGSO, is organising an international event on the human rights in older age on 25th November as part of the 13th German Senior Citizens’ Day in Hanover (Germany). The event can be followed online (via Zoom) and simultaneous interpretation (English/German) will be provided. What is the importance of human rights in […]
Violence against women : our members act to end it
As part of our work for a Europe where gender equality becomes a reality, we are joining forces with other organisations in the civil society-led European Coalition to End violence against women and girls. This is a good forum to ensure the realities of older women, whom are most often ignored, are truly part of […]
1st October: AGE members celebrate older people’s participation and defend equity – both online and offline!
Whether it is to secure access to the digital world or to combat ageism, older people around Europe widely celebrated the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) this year again. And the International Day was the occasion to celebrate older people back! Meaningful participation must be accessible online In Belgium, Énéo used the theme of […]
OLD’UP and AGE explain why and how to fight ageism in an interview in French
What is ageism? What are its effects and how can we fight against it? Mrs Moira Allan, in charge of Europe and international affairs for OLD’UP, and our colleague Estelle Huchet address these questions in a video interview in French.
Belgium takes a step forward in mental health
In Belgium, mental health care will be accessible to everyone, regardless of age or type of mental care need. This was decided by the Belgian National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (Riziv) and the Federal Minister for Public Health. A milestone achievement for AGE member the Vlaamse Ouderenraad. In 2018 the Minister of Public […]
Wide political support of democratic parties to a UN Convention ahead of German elections
In view of the upcoming Bundestag elections in Germany, AGE German member organisation BAGSO sent all democratic parties a series of questions enquiring about their respective positions on relevant ageing policy issues. On its website, BAGSO reports that more or less all parties support the demand for a UN convention on the rights of older […]
UDP shares survey results on COVID impact on mental health in Spain
In Spain, our member UDP Mayores has shared the result of a survey carried out in autumn 2020 on the effect of COVID-19 on the quality of life of older people. According to that survey by the Spanish Organisation of Consumers and Users OCU, 47% of older people recognize that the coronavirus has significantly affected […]
Tales in the kitchen – Grandmothers shares memories and recipes in Italy
From left: restaurant staff and chef, teacher Nicolina and pupil Eleonora photo from ATDAL+40 website Our member ATDAL over 40 ran on a 6-month intergenerational training/cooking project in the Lazio Region in Italy. The project ended last June with enthusiastic participants. 10 couples of youngsters and seniors (nicknamed, respectively, “nephews” and “grandmas”) were selected to […]
Vinly Warriors project develops digital music skills for older people
AGE’s member from Slovenia ZDUS is partnering with the Ballybeen Women’s Centre from Nothern Ireland on the new European project VINYL WARRIORS: Rediscovering Your Musical Youth – Digital Skills Training for Seniors. The project proposes to create and provide a new training programme that encourages retirees to develop their digital skills in music and rediscover […]
World Awareness Day on Elder Abuse – AGE members stand up!
Recent figures from the World Health Organization reveal that cases of elder abuse have increased by 84% worldwide during the pandemic. The issue is of concern to AGE members who responded massively to the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day last 15 June. We are all (future) older people. Tackling elder abuse should be a collective […]
Loneliness is a major health challenge, AGE members say
COVID-19 containment measures have resulted in further social isolation for many people and increased feelings of loneliness. While the easing of measures is allowing to recover social interaction, AGE member organisations remain mobilised to combat loneliness that affected many older people already before the pandemic. 3 in 4 Belgians aged 65 years and over experience […]
