2012 2012 EUROPEAN YEAR FOR ACTIVE AGEING EUROPEAN YEAR FOR ACTIVE AGEING AND AND SOLIDARITY BETWEEN SOLIDARITY BETWEEN GENERATIONS GENERATIONS
Mar 26, 2015
20122012
EUROPEAN YEAR FOR ACTIVE EUROPEAN YEAR FOR ACTIVE AGEING AGEING
AND AND
SOLIDARITY BETWEENSOLIDARITY BETWEEN GENERATIONSGENERATIONS
The year is intended to:
raise awareness of the contribution that older people make to society;
encourage policymakers and relevant stakeholders at all levels to take action with the aim of creating better opportunities for active ageing and strengthening solidarity between generations.
Active ageing as a term was introduced (2002) by the European Comission. This concept evokes the idea of longer activity, with a higher retirement age and working practices adapted to the age of the employee.
What is active aging?
Active ageing means growing old
in good health;
as a full member of society;
feeling more fulfilled in our jobs;
more independent in our daily lives and more involved as citizens.
The European Year 2012 seeks to promote active ageing in three areas:
Employment – as life expectancy increases across Europe, pension ages are rising, but many fear that they will not be able to stay in their current jobs or to find another job until they can retire on a decent pension.
Participation in society – retiring from one's job does not mean becoming idle. The contribution of older people to society as carers for others, typically their own parents or spouses and their grandchildren is often overlooked and so is their role as volunteers.
We must give older workers better chances in the labour market.
We must give older workers better chances in the labour market.
We must ensure greater recognition of what older people bring to society and create more supportive conditions for them.
Independent living – our health declines as we grow old, but a lot can be done to cope with this decline. And quite small changes in our environment can make a big difference to people suffering from various health impairments and disabilities.
The European Year 2012 seeks to promote active ageing in three areas:
Active ageing also means empowering us as we age so that we can remain in charge of our own lives as long as possible.
OUR ANSWER TO THIS CHALLENGE
IS
THE GRUNDTVIG PROJECT
ACTIVEACTIVE AGEING LEARNING COMMUNITY AGEING LEARNING COMMUNITY
DURATION: 2012 - 2014
WHO ARE WE
Technical University of Gabrovo
BulgariaCOORDINATOR
Patto Territoriale Oristano
ItalyPARTNER
University of A CorunaSpain
PARTNER
Provincial Association of Pensioners and Retirees
SpainPARTNER
Ulm UniversityGermany
PARTNER
Age Action Ireland LtdIreland
PARTNER
WHOM DO WE ADDRESS
DIRECT TARGET GROUPS
INDIRECT TARGET GROUPS
ADULTS 60+ YOUNG 16 - 35
TEACHERS/TRAINERS/EDUCATORS
UNIVERSITIES/TRAINING PROVIDERS
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
NGOs
ORGANIZATIONS FOR/OF THE DIRECT TARGET GROUPS
DECISION MAKERS
WHAT ARE OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES
to develop an Active Ageing Learning Community where 60+ will learn how to age actively in terms of their health, physical and cognitive ability, social communication and intergenerational solidarity, and will be supported by 16-35 age group both in learning and practice;
to develop learning modules in Health Self-Management, ICT for Social Networking and Intergenerational Volunteering;
to use ICT for learning purposes and to practise ICT skills for social inclusion and personal fulfillment;
to introduce an intergenerational approach to active ageing learning;
WHAT ARE OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES
to raise awareness of young and old generations about active ageing and its benefits;
to strengthen the cooperation of training providers, regional development agencies, seniors' organizations and decision makers in relation to active ageing learning and practising;
to transfer knowledge and experience in active ageing across Europe.
WHAT ARE OUR MAIN PRODUCTS
Active Ageing Learning Community based on the intergenerational approach and blended-learning method, and including:
Internet-based learning platform
User guide
Study programmes and learning materials in
• Health Self-Management (printed and on-line); • ICT for Social Networking (printed and on-line); • Intergenerational Volunteering (printed and on-line).
Blogs
IMPACT ON THE DIRECT TARGET GROUPS
raised motivation, self-esteem and activity;
acquired competence to live independently and actively throughout their whole lives by managing their health and physical fitness, by using ICT for social inclusion, and by volunteering based on intergenerational solidarity;
higher activity in the family, community, society and employment for a longer period;
better quality of life and reduced burden on relatives and governments.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot beheld responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
With the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union