Pension Savings – The Real Return
In this publication Better Finance analyzes the long-term returns of private and occupational pension products in 15 EU member states. The analysis spans over the last 17 years, thus covering two economic downturns (the 2001 and 2007/8 crises) and two upturns (before and after the 2007/8 crisis). The organisation highlights that many pension funds have […]
2018 Erasmus+ Call and Programme Guide
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide is the key document for anybody who would like to have a thorough knowledge of the Erasmus+ programme. Participants and participating organisations can find full details of all the opportunities supported by Erasmus+. The document provides information on: the priorities of the programme, the actions supported, the funding available for different […]
eGovernment in local and regional administrations: guidance, tools and funding for implementation
This guide by the European Commission (Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology) aims at supporting the implementation of eGovernment at local and regional level, and touches on issues such as setting up a strategy, infrastructure, open data and open services, public sector innovation, funding opportunities and available awards to foster eGovernment. It also contains […]
Preventing Ageing Unequally – OECD report
Ageing unequally refers to inequalities that develops throughout the life course and materialises in old age. It is often the result of specific episodes during people’s lives that tend to cumulate their detrimental effects on health and income at old age. OECD’s report examines how population ageing and rising inequalities have been developing and interacting, […]
Vivre seul(e) mais pas isolé(e): Guide pratique pour les habitants seuls
Ce guide en français, publié par la Fondation Roi Baudoin à l’attention des personnes vivant seules en Belgique, concerne un large public (de tout âge) et des situations très différentes. D’ici 2060 en effet, la moitié des ménages en Belgique sera constituée d’une seule personne. Les personnes seules peuvent donc être de jeunes adultes qui […]
Working time patterns for sustainable work – Eurofound report
This report examines working time patterns in more detail, providing an overview of the recent evolution of working time duration and organisation in the EU and highlighting the most important trends and differences between Member States. It also examines, from a gender and life course perspective, the links between working time patterns, work–life balance and […]
Ageing perceptions of 60+ in Belgium: survey report
A survey, initiated by the King Baudouin Foundation, was carried out among 2000 Belgians aged 60 to 85 on their perceptions of ageing, their expectations and concerns. It reveals that a majority (68%) of the respondents take a positive – or even very positive – look at old age that they associate with a quiet […]
Report on housing needs of UK ageing population
UK’s Local Government Association released a report setting out in detail what is required to meet the housing needs of our ageing population and how councils around the UK are innovating to support older people to live in their homes for longer and promote positive ageing. Read more in this article
The Golden Generation?: New report on well-being and inequalities in later age
The report published by the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA) presents the findings and policy recommendations from the 5-year ‘Frailty, Resilience and Inequality in Later Life’ programme, which aimed at providing an integrated understanding of processes that lead to both positive and negative outcomes in later […]
Chronic Diseases from the Frontline
This publication by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) brings together experts, patients and practitioners from across different diseases, specialisations and campaigns tackling the causes of chronic diseases, to try to reduce their impact on our health and economies. Chronic, non-communicable diseases are Europe’s biggest health challenge. However many chronic diseases can be prevented or […]
Towards age-friendly work in Europe: a life-course perspective on work and ageing from EU Agencies
The ageing of the European population and workforce has implications for employment, working conditions, living standards and welfare. A new report shows how information from four agencies (Cedefop, EU-OSHA, Eurofound and EIGE) can support policy-making in drawing on the agencies’ expertise in their respective areas (vocational education & training, occupational safety & health, working conditions, […]
De-Stress study to assess the health & wellbeing of spousal carers of people with dementia in Ireland
The De-Stress study is the largest study undertaken in Ireland to look at the wellbeing of people caring for their spouse with dementia. Co-funded by the Health Research Board and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, it set out to gather information about the health and wellbeing of family members who are carers of people with […]
Safer and healthier work at any age: Review of resources for workplaces
This review presents a wide variety of tools and resources to be used to make workplaces safe and ensure employees are healthy, no matter what their age. They focus on a variety of topics, target groups and methods, so there is something to suit everyone. With the European workforce ageing, employers need to provide sustainable […]
The Power of Digital Solutions for Health and Disease Management
This discussion paper by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) explores some of the key benefits and also highlights some disadvantages of digital health solutions in many of the health and disease areas worked on by EPHA members. It provides a snapshot of the use of digital health for health stakeholders and focuses in particular […]
OECD report on ‘Getting Skills Right’
At a time when globalisation, technological progress and demographic change are profoundly altering the types of jobs that are available, as well as how and by whom they are carried out, investing in skills is more important than ever to build resilient and inclusive labour markets that underpin social cohesion and well-being, and promote smart, […]
Identifying ways of living, moving and consuming that protect the environment and promote health and health equity – INHERIT report
In this report, the INHERIT team investigates the links between behaviour, environmental sustainability, health and health equity for three inter-related sectors: living (green space, housing), moving (active transport) and consuming (food). These three areas are central to the lived experience of urban dwellers in the 21st century. Read more and download the report here
Access City Award 2017
The Access City Award is the European prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities and older people. The city of Chester (UK) was awarded first prize in 2017 for its dedication in ensuring that the city and its beautiful medieval walls can be enjoyed by as many people as possible. Find out […]
Project White Paper “Making choices for a society for all ages“
As part of the SIforAGE project, involving a consortium of 17 partners, the European Federation of Older People (EURAG) co-drafted the White Paper “Making choices for a society for all ages“, which brings together recommendations for decision-makers based on evidence from the work carried out during the four-year duration of the Project. This SIforAGE White Paper discusses in […]
