New WHO guidelines released on 14 May 2019 advocate physical activity and a healthy lifestyle as important strategies to prevent dementia. "Unfortunately, many people with dementia are diagnosed too late, and treatment options are then less effective. Since dementia remains…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is the European Solidarity Corps? The European Solidarity Corps is a project funded by the European Union. Its occupational strand aims to offer 6,000 fixed term work placements ranging from 2 to 12 months to young Europeans across the…
Please find here information from the Finnish Presidency to the Council on the Implementation of the EU's Strategic Agenda 2019-2024. The June 2019 European Council adopted the EU's Strategic Agenda 2019-2024. It is intended to guide the work of the Institutions…
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