A report submitted by the Independent Expert to the Human Rights Council of the United Nations analyses the current data gap on older persons, its causes, and important its impact on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. The…
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, EFPIA, has issued a Call to Action on World Alzheimer’s Day, urging health systems across Europe to prepare and get ready for several new and innovative disease-modifying treatments* in the field of…
Our colleague Alhassan Yosri, one of the Early Stage Researchers involved in the ENTWINE project (https://entwine-itn.eu/) has just published the first paper of his PhD thesis. The article, entitled "Challenges and Recommendations for the Deployment of Information and Communication Technology…
In a Policy Brief published last July, the WHO details 11 policy objectives and key action points to prevent and manage COVID-19 across long-term care. One of them is to “provide support for family and voluntary caregivers”, including carers of…
Vilans, one of our member organisations in the Netherlands, has mapped the government measures of eight countries to limit the spread of the corona virus and its consequences for long-term care. The aim is to learn from these measures and…
If you would be interested in presenting your work at the Italian Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for an Ageing Society that will take place on Nov. 25-27, please read the following information, or visit their website: http://aixas2020.istc.cnr.it/ The deadline for…
The European Center for Social Welfare Policy and Research recently launched the FutureGEN project website, which is part of their efforts to expand the reach and impact of their research on evolving gender differences in health and care. Funded through…
Join the European Week of Cities and Regions workshop on 6 October titled "Cities and regions building homes for life" where a proposition of certification for age-friendly housing and the Homes4Life project will be discussed. Please register here. The registration…
Addressing the medium- and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of young people from the most vulnerable communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, refugees and asylum seekers, those with disabilities and certain health conditions, and those who…
From its creation in 2006, our Belgian member Aidants Proches took charge of the implementation of specific social protections intended for informal carers. Their desire was twofold: to highlight an invisible social group, but also to recognize it in what…
