HOMeAGE: a new training & research programme on ageing in place
photo from HOMeAGE website Ageing in place is critical to the future of ageing societies in Europe. The places where older people live are recognised as fundamental to their long-term health and wellbeing– a fact that has been magnified during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet almost a third of older people in Europe experience neighbourhood deprivation, […]
EU-level roundtable on the psychosocial approach to mental health
As part of the activities organised around the European Day for Mental Health on 10 October, we were invited to a round-table co-hosted by Estrella Durá (S&D, Portugal) and Cyrus Engerer (S&D, Cyprus) at the European Parliament in Brussels. This closed meeting coordinated by Mental Health Europe (MHE) aimed to highlight the emerging and evolving […]
Older people in the Israel-Palestine conflict
More than a month after the despicable attack by Hamas terrorists in Israel, we have witnessed with horror the immense human suffering taking place as the conflict unfolds. It is urgent for the international community to take action to prevent further loss of innocent lives whatever their age, religion or ethnicity. AGE Platform Europe firmly […]
Share good practices against ageism!
To prepare the policy recommendations of the of the EU project ‘Smart Against Ageism’, we are collecting good practices against ageism through desk research.
The next European Semester must focus more decidedly on ageing!
Autumn traditionally marks the start of the “European semester”, aimed to create synergies between the economic and social policies of EU countries. Despite a few – timid – positive measures, the proposals put forward by the European Commission fail to fully leverage the potential of an ageing population. The Semester is the EU’s powerful cycle […]
AGE discussed inclusive cities in the EU Week of Regions and Cities 2023
How can European cities become more inclusive of their older citizens? The question was discussed at a participative workshop that we organised as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities (9-12th October 2023). Together with city planners we reflected on how to better include older citizens in urban planning, through innovative technology. Ageing […]
Care is investment in life- AGE joins a call by 16 NGOs
29 October marks the first UN Day of Care and Support. On this occasion, many social NGOs have called for urgent measures to address underinvestment and staff shortages in long-term care. Care should be regarded as an investment into our lives, not a burden!
Fit for Life Awards 2024
Next year again, the Fit for Life Foundation awards will support non-profit organisations or social enterprises that are pioneering projects to promote healthy ageing around the world. A grant of EUR 100,000 will be awarded to each of the 3 to 4 laureates in order to enable them to steadily scale up their programs, while […]
#OverTheLine campaign for adequate minimum income to fight poverty
17 October was the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. To mark this day, the Social Platform – the platform of European Social NGOs – launched its #OvertheLine campaign, inviting to share messages on the importance of adequate minimum income schemes to tackle poverty in the EU. AGE is part of the coalition of […]
Integrated care : AGE presents policy guidelines at the European Parliament
As part of the SHAPES project, we developed policy guidelines for person-centred integrated care based on human rights. Those guidelines were recently presented to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) at an event hosted by Finnish MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen. Europe’s digital decade presents a vision and avenues for Europe’s digital transformation by 2030 based on […]
Future of health systems in the digital era: Need for better inclusion of older people!
Recognising the importance of coordinated action to address the digital transformation of health systems, the WHO Regional Committee for Europe approved the “Regional digital health action plan for the WHO European Region 2023– 2030”. This action plan aims to support countries in further developing digital technology in the health sector, aligning their investment with the […]
Discrimination against older LGBTI : the EU must do more
AGE contributed to the mid-term review of the implementation of the EU 2020-2025 LGBTIQ strategy, assessing the situation of LGBTIQ people.
EU Victims’ Rights Directive: AGE responds to amended proposal
While the revision of the Victims’ Rights Directive offers some improvements , victims of elder abuse still lack targeted and integrated support.
UN Independent Expert deplores growing violence against older persons and calls for UN convention
The latest report of the UN Independent Expert on the rights of older persons states ‘an increase in violence against older persons during ongoing crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflicts and climate change’. Yet, global responses have so far been weak and fragmented.
Launch of the European Resource Centre on accessibility
The European Accessibility Resource Centre “AccessibleEU” was officially launched last summer. AGE was invited to share its views and expectations of this resource centre aimed to promote inclusion in the EU. The AccessibleEU Centre is a one-stop-shop that will offer information, training, awareness-raising events, and practical skills on accessibility. The launch event on 4th July welcomed […]
Ageism has no place in the EU!
On the International Day of Older Persons, and ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we urge for a renewed political commitment to make the EU rhetoric on equal rights a living reality for the Europeans of all ages!
EU Trio’s Focus: Innovation, inclusion, democracy, partnership
From 1st July 2023, Spain has taken over the Presidency of the EU until the end of the year. It also marks the beginning of a new EU Presidency Trio made up of Spain, Belgium, and Hungary.
A new EU strategy for older persons to tackle ageism and address demographic change
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) debated on a European Strategy for Older Persons, with the participation of the European Commission’s Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, and our President Dr Heidrun Mollenkopf.
