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As part of the ‘Semester process’, which is a key process of policy coordination at EU level, the European Commission published on 5 June their annual Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs), by which they provide policy guidance tailored to each EU…
The European Parkinson's Disease Association (EPDA) needs you! They just launched the survey on the challenges of Parkinson's carers and need your support to help get sufficient data to make this important research worthwhile You can find below some at-a-glance information…
Social infrastructure to provide right care for everyone in an ageing society Zurich, 21 May 2019 - "Pro Aidants" was launched in Zurich Switzerland on Saturday May 18. This non-profit Swiss association closes a gap in long-term care and support…
On June 14th and 15th, 2019, an international conference will be held at Sant’Eugenio Hospital in Rome to conclude HERO (Housing: an educational European ROad to Civil Rights). The three-year-long project was promoted and coordinated by the Department of Mental Health…
Up to 40% of hospitalised seniors are frail and most want to return home after discharge. Inaccurate estimation of risks in the hospital may lead to inadequate support at home. This study aimed to document convergences and divergences between risks…
The Commission has asked us to inform you about the publication of a call for proposals on long-term care under the Programme EaSI (Progress axis). Here are the details of the call: Title: Call for proposals on social innovation and…
We invite you to read the policy brief written by Tiziana Nazio and edited by Daniela Vono de Vilhena for Population Europe on the informal support to older persons. Key Messages: The gender pay gap and other risks linked to…
In 2017, OECD Health Ministers called on the OECD to address gaps in knowledge and understanding by benchmarking mental health performance. Created by a diverse international group of mental health experts, the OECD Mental Health Performance Framework sets out what…
This brochure presents 20 best practice examples of EU-funded projects that have promoted work-life balance in the EU's Member States. This catalogue of examples, which include testimonials from project representatives and beneficiaries, has been developed to encourage exchanges of experience…
WHO is establishing technical advisory group and roster of experts on digital health WHO is establishing a global multi-disciplinary technical group to advise us on issues related to digital health. WHO's newly-established Digital Health Department will work to harness the…
