Open AccessActive Ageing
Author(s) -
Yannis Dionyssiotis
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2459-4148
DOI - 10.22540/jfsf-03-125
Subject(s) - active ageing , baby boomers , order (exchange) , european union , inclusion (mineral) , political science , ageing society , reading (process) , healthy ageing , public relations , older people , economic growth , sociology , ageing , gerontology , business , economic policy , medicine , law , social science , economics , labour economics , finance
On July 13 th 2010, Lazlo Andor (Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) declared that active ageing could make the baby-boomers generation a part of the solution of the demographic problem, instead of identifying with it. This is the reason why the "Europe 2020" strategy draws the attention to the necessity of ensuring that the elderly will remain healthy and active for as long as possible. The purpose of this article is to define the exact concept of "active ageing", its content, as well as some beneficial tips by applying innovative programs in order to promote it in the European Union. Reading the published papers the impression is that despite the increasing number of the elderly in Europe, the potential of an active life while ageing can be beneficial in many ways for the society. It is required that the local and regional authorities create the appropriate conditions for participation, while making thoughtful use of the European funding programs.