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Our Greek members from Greek Association of Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders are excited to introduce Genes4All, an innovative project funded under the Erasmus+ programme. the mission is to enhance genetic literacy and provide support for individuals and families affected…
On Wednesday, 9 October 2024, a successful event took place at the European Parliament Office in Athens and online in celebration of European Carers Day. Ms. Elvira Forte, Press Officer at the European Parliament Office in Greece, welcomed attendees, emphasising…
With population ageing, the demand for helping older people with daily activities – so-called long-term care – is set to increase across OECD countries by more than one-third by 2050. Older people with long-term care needs are more likely to…
Good health and well-being is a key indicator and a precondition for sustainable development, allowing people to enjoy fulfilling lives, receive education and be productive members of society. In contrast, the burden of disease has high economic, social and individual…
The latest update of the MISSOC information (as of January 2024) on social protection systems in all EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland is now available. MISSOC (Mutual Information System on Social Protection) is an indispensable online information source…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today formally designated the EngAGE Centre for Research in Ageing at Trinity College Dublin as the new WHO Collaborating Centre for Longitudinal Studies on Ageing and the Life-course. The Collaborating Centre will play a crucial role…
Within the framework of the support groups for caregivers of people with dementia by Alzheimer Hellas, there was an opportunity to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki, Momus. Τwo experiential workshops were held at the Museum. Twelve participants…
The consortium of partners from the “Healthy Lifestyles for Europe” (HL4EU) project is thrilled to announce the publication of its Call for Action: “Enabling Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Healthy Lifestyles in Europe.” Comprising a diverse range of leading NGOs and sector representative bodies from…
A new Eurobarometer survey published today confirms that 88% of European citizens consider a social Europe to be important to them personally. This is consistent with the findings of a similar survey published in 2021, showing the continued relevance of the Pillar…
The Greek Caregivers Network Epioni (www.epioni.gr) successfully organized the second multi-thematic festival "Art and Mental Health" in Aegina, from 23 to 25 May 2024. The Art and Mental Health Festival contributes to raising public awareness on mental health issues and…
