Mental Health of Older Persons – UNECE

This policy brief from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) outlines the determinants and prevalence of mental health issues among older adults in the UNECE region and features concrete policy strategies and examples aimed at improving mental health of older persons from across the UNECE region. The policy examples featured in the brief […]

Global database of promising interventions to address abuse of older people

Produced as part of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, this database aims to develop a portfolio of effective approaches to prevent and respond to the abuse of older people. The database contains 89 promising interventions identified through a rigorous search and screening of nearly 14 000 scientific studies. The aims of these interventions include: […]

Spanish portal ‘Accessibilitas’ available in English

Accessibilitas is a digital platform created by ONCE Foundation and the Royal Disability Board in order to promote the generation and dissemination of knowledge on Universal Accessibility. The platform gathers information on physical, technological and communication accessibility, such as accessibility legislation and standards, guidance and other materials, news, information about conferences and courses, and a […]

Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage

This publication for the World Health Organization (WHO) includes a list of long-term care (LTC) interventions that all countries could consider, prioritize and provide and could integrate within health and social care sectors, depending on their context.  The package is intended primarily for governments and policy-makers responsible for planning and implementing LTC service provision at […]

Healthy Ageing & Prevention Index: how do countries perform worldwide?

The International Longevity Centre – ILC is seizing the momentum of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris to remind that sports and fitness play an important role in people’s ability to live well and for longer. But, of course, no one is expected to live, train, and diet like an Olympian, and national states have […]

‘Are you ageist?’ – Older people’s perceptions of ageism in Northern Ireland

This recent report by the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI) details findings on ageism from extensive consultations carried out with older people in Northern Ireland. The report finds that almost half of older people have experienced ageism, showing that more needs to be done to tackle age-based discrimination in Northern Ireland. Main […]

Social housing and beyond – Operational toolkit on the use of EU funds

This toolkit provides an overview of the types of funding available at EU level to promote social and affordable housing and accompanying services in the 2021–2027 programming period. The document features the role that EU funds can play in building capacities, implementing reforms and developing suitable ecosystems, in order to support effective investments from a […]

Vieillissement et territoires littoraux : 10 enjeux à l’ère du changement climatique

Les territoires littoraux ont comme point commun de faire face à une augmentation de la population âgée de plus de 60 ans et à une pression liée au changement climatique avec des aléas de plus en plus extrêmes, mais aussi étant fortement marquées par une diversité de situations. Publiée par GENERACIO, spécialisé dans l’étude et […]

Health for All Policies : The Co-Benefits of Intersectoral Action

Factors outside of healthcare services determine our health and this involves many different sectors. Health for All Policies changes the argument about inter-sectoral action, from one focusing on health and the health sector to one based on co-benefits – a ‘Health for All Policies’ approach. It uses the Sustainable Development Goals as the framework for […]

A comparative analysis of non-discrimination law in Europe 2023

Published in March 2024, this comparative analysis, drafted by Isabelle Chopin and Catharina Germaine (Migration Policy Group), compares and analyses the information set out in the country reports presenting the state of non-discrimination law in the 27 EU Member States as of 1 January 2023. It draws some conclusions from the information contained in these […]

Making older persons visible in the sustainable development goals’ monitoring framework and indicators

In 2015, the world reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development by endorsing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs. Indicators for monitoring the 2030 Agenda should be disaggregated by income, sex, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability and geographic location, or other characteristics, in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics […]

Longevity Economy Principles: The Foundation for a Financially Resilient Future

This report, developed by a consortium of leaders from finance, health, academia and government, offers a strategic approach to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing global population. It proposes principles aimed at ensuring the financial resilience of all generations amid diverse national systems and goals like financial security and healthy living. The report tackles […]

Promoting physical activity and healthy diets for healthy ageing in the WHO European Region

Lifestyle and medical advances that contribute to longevity are achievements to celebrate, but they have brought considerable and unintended social, economic and health challenges as life expectancy increases faster than life-years spent in good health. This report advocates for investment in promoting healthy lifestyles in the older population to encourage active healthy ageing and increase […]

Climate justice in an ageing world

While the ageing of the world’s population is becoming one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century, climate change has the potential to deter health, well-being, and livelihoods of the ageing population. Yet, the repercussions of global ageing for climate action remains absent from debates on climate change.This discussion paper from HepAge […]

European Pillar of Social Rights – EuroHealthNet Flashcards

EuroHealthNet has designed easy-to-read flashcards to help public health professionals and decision-makers contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, which sets out 20 rights and principles to create more sustainable and inclusive European societies. Each flashcard explores a different principle of the EU Pillar and demonstrates how it can contribute to […]

Reducing Older People’s Deaths on European Roads

This report from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) explores how to improve road safety for older people in Europe. Part I of this report delves into the most recent data regarding road deaths among older people. It highlights disparities among countries but also assesses the road safety of older individuals compared to the general […]

“They live in the dark”- Amnesty report on older people in Ukraine

Older people, who make up one-fourth of Ukraine’s population, have faced unique violations of their human rights since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Disproportionately among those killed or injured during the conflict, they also struggle in displacement to access housing, support services, and healthcare on an equal basis with others. The fastest way to protect civilians in […]

Loneliness and social exclusion among older Europeans before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

This e-book is the main output of a knowledge sharing process organised by the Joint Programming Initiative “More Years Better Lives – The Potential and Challenges of Demographic Change” (JPI-MYBL), launched in 2009. The aim of this initiative was to complement existing research and to provide a concrete perspective. It sheds light on the topic […]