The European Week of Active & Healthy Ageing (EWAHA) is a joint initiative of the AAL Programme, EIP on AHA and JPI MYBL. It is taking place online from 2-6 November 2020 and will not only look into the most pressing and emerging consequences of COVID-19 on the older population in Europe, but will also warm up for the Forum in Trieste, Italy.
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Main topics will be:
– Battling against ageism and ageing: the case for a new Intergenerational contract and a rethinking of the role of older adults within society
– The decade of ageing: introduction and perspectives
– Investments strategies to accelerate market adoption of healthy ageing digital solutions
– Strategies to build and consolidate AHA regional innovation ecosystems
– Good life, Ageing & technology from the perspective of various European countries
– At the front line: a discussion with European Geriatrics to learn the post Covid-19 effects on older adults and the strategies to avoid future disruptions
– High Level Political Debate: is Europe politically ready to face future pandemics?
– Capacity building initiatives in the context of health and care innovation
– Understanding wellbeing in an ageing society: how appropriate are current measures of wellbeing across the changing life course?
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Find out more about the European Week of Healthy & Active Ageing here.