Watch That Attitude: Is There Ageism in Healthcare? – Interview with Nena Georgantzi Featured in Medscape
Discover the impact of ageism in healthcare through Nena Georgantzi’s interview, featured on Medscape alongside insights from other researchers.
EU Commissioners’ Hearings: Who’s standing up for Age Equality?
In this article, we summarise insights from the hearings of 5 Commissioners to identify which portfolios are best aligned with leading on age equality issues.
Join the Effort to Combat Ageism and Age Discrimination in the EU
AGE supports an important study on discrimination on the grounds of age in the European Union initiated by the European Commission DG Justice & Consumers (DG JUST). If you have experienced any kind of age discrimination or ageism as an individual or are part of a Civil Society Organization (CSO) working on these issues, support […]
Tune into the “Age with Rights and Dignity” Podcast Series featuring Nena Georgantzi
In recognition of Human Rights Day, we highlighted the Age with Rights and Dignity Podcast Series, which features Nena Georgantzi, AGE Platform Europe’s Human Rights Manager, alongside other advocates campaigning for the rights of older people.
Gender Equality in the EU: Read our Joint Statement
We call on the EU and its Member States to work over the next five years towards creating a Union where gender equality is not merely an aspiration, but a lived reality for all, free from discrimination and violence.
Autumn Letter’24 from Secretary General – “Every change of political cycle should benefit all generations”
Dear Readers, As autumn turns to winter, the nature’s powerful cycles can be unpleasant, especially when first cold comes or the force of wind gusts. The same goes for political cycles, which can also have physical and emotional effects, making us feel disoriented, nervous but also excited about what’s new or unexpected. This autumn has […]
European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award 2025 is open for applications!
Applications will close on 7th February 2025 12:00 CET.
Defining optimal care: AGE Members’ Role in Shaping the First White Paper on Frailty
Rose Miranda and Lieve Van den Block, on behalf of the EAPC Reference Group on Aging and Palliative Care, drafted this article highlighting the collaboration with AGE members in defining optimal care and support for older people living with frailty and their family caregivers
Intergenerational Solidarity and Dialogue: Insights from the MEET Project Mobilize Europe = Engage Together
The video features perspectives from Presidents of the European Youth Forum and AGE Platform Europe on the MEET project, which aims to promote dialogue and collaboration across generations.
SEE-U project final event underscores the importance of digital empowerment in old age
The final event of the SEE-U project showcased two years of work promoting digital skills and empowerment of older adults through the creation of digital walking tours. The experience and findings of the project are collected in a handbook aimed to inspire further initiatives. Titled ‘Empowering societies through education and skills for the twin transitions’, […]
Medicine Information Leaflets: Paper or Digital? Both! Patients have the right to receive a printed copy with their medication
AGE endorses a joint statement calling on the EU to guarantee the right to maintain paper medicine package leaflets and to use electronic options as a complementary tool. The removal of paper package leaflets for accessing medicine information and the shift to Electronic Product Information (ePI) will create a digital divide. This will impose a […]
How can navigators support older people with cancer and their families?
In the context of the Horizon Europe funded EU Navigate project, partner AGE Platform Europe organised a user forum on 24 October 2024 with its members interested in dignified and healthy ageing. The consultation with representatives from organisations of and for older people aimed to gain insights on what matters to older people and how navigators […]
“No one knows your risk like you do” -WHO campaign on COVID prevention measures
WHO-Europe calls on individuals to assess their personal risks and integrate simple protective measures from respiratory viruses into everyday life.
Health care: UN survey on national & regional support to receivers of care & caregivers
Care work includes taking care of children, older persons, the sick, and the disabled, as well as domestic work such as cleaning and cooking. Caregivers may be paid professionals, unpaid family members and friends, and community members. Studies show that 76% of unpaid care work, and more than 70% of paid care work, is done […]
EU survey: Help improve healthcare for persons with disabilities!
Are you a person with disabilities in the EU, Norway, or Iceland? Have you received mammograms, Pap or HPV tests, colonoscopies or other cancer screening services? The EU has launched a survey to gather crucial insights from persons with disabilities who have undergone cancer screening or treatment. By sharing you experiences, you will help shape […]
AGE discussed how to promote intergenerational solidarity in the EU
AGE was invited to a high-level conference at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to discuss challenges and opportunities in promoting solidarity between young and old in the European Union. Some fruitful discussions have been held, although we might have expected a broader vision of the issue, based on human rights and the life […]
How to protect the right to legal capacity in older age ? – Human-Rights Council side event
As part of the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council, AGE German member, BAGSO, organised a side event to discuss challenges related to the legal capacity, autonomy and informed consent in older age, the gaps in the existing framework and possible practical measures to address the issue. Every human being has the right to […]
EU-wide citizen workshop discusses solutions against ageism
Age Friendly Image Librar Following the elections of the European Parliament last June, and ahead of the setting up of the new European Commission, over 130 EU citizens discussed the Europe they want, including solutions against ageism. This Citizen Workshop was hosted by the FutuRes project – in which AGE is a partner. Ageism is […]
