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Beautiful and practical: when clothes adapt to loss of independence
When you lose your independence or live with a disability, getting dressed can quickly become complicated. Yet, it’s an essential part of everyday life, also...
Digitalisation and older people: our call to EU Policy Makers
Together with our members, we have published our contribution to the EU debate on the issues of digitalisation and ageing, including recommendations to achieve a...
AGE joined citizen debate on artificial intelligence at beEU final event
On 25th May, a report presenting the results of a citizen panel on artificial intelligence (AI) was presented and debated in Brussels, in the presence...
Essential services must be accessible – even offline!
Together with 9 of our member organisations, we have co-signed a joint letter calling on the European Union to guarantee off-line access to all essential...
Inclusive-by-design retail payments can boost innovation in the EU
AGE was invited to join a panel on Financial Inclusion at a conference organised on 24 April by the European Central Bank on “An innovative...
Social housing and beyond – Operational toolkit on the use of EU funds
This toolkit provides an overview of the types of funding available at EU level to promote social and affordable housing and accompanying services in the...
On Older People’s Day, BAGSO asks not to exclude people who are not online
On the German Day of Older People on 3rd April, BAGSO, AGE member organisation in Germany, is calling for older people not to be excluded...
AGE joined EU panel discussion on Financial Inclusion
On 20th February, AGE was invited to join the panel entitled “Digitalisation in finance: A driver of financial inclusion” during the high-level conference on Financial...
See U project makes older adults enjoy digital adventures in their neighborhoods
AGE is a partner in the SEE U project that supports older people in explore their neighbourhood using of digital tools. After some months of...
Driving licences: European Parliament adopted its first reading position
On 28 February, the European Parliament voted in plenary session its report on driving licences. This position, which addresses most of the concerns we have...
Improving accessibility and inclusion for older persons and persons with disabilities – webinar report
On 27th February we were invited to speak at an online workshop organized by Equinet to discuss the challenges faced by older persons and persons...
Digital Tools for Age-Friendly Urban Living: URBANAGE recommendations
Coming to an end in January 2023, the URBANAGE project presents an assessment of the societal impact of its three-year work to enhance age-friendly urban...
Age-friendly environments : key component to inclusion and participation
AGE was invited to speak at the annual meeting of the Francophone Network of Age-Friendly Cities, which included a strong international focus. Our President, Heidrun...
Road safety: specific challenges faced in old age
The European Union and national governments must adapt road safety policy to the needs of an ageing population, as concludes a recent report by the...
CEOMA welcomes ban on cash withdrawal fees in Spain, but calls for digital training
In a press release published last December, the Spanish Confederation of Older People’s Organisations (CEOMA) welcomed the measure announced by the Spanish Government to prohibit...
Driving Licence Directive: crucial vote in the European Parliament
In a contentious vote held on 7 December, the European Parliament’s transport committee (TRAN) adopted with a majority of one its position on proposals to...
Climate justice in an ageing world
While the ageing of the world’s population is becoming one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century, climate change has the potential...
Reducing Older People’s Deaths on European Roads
This report from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) explores how to improve road safety for older people in Europe. Part I of this report...
DigiTrein invites to embark digitalisation
Coming to an end in 2023, the Digitrein project is aimed to strengthen the digital inclusion and autonomy of older people in Brussels (Belgium). Technology...
Navigating the Future of Urban Planning and Ageing in Cities
The recent Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 in Barcelona was an opportunity for AGE to better understand the future innovation of Urban Planning and...
Spanish city wins 2024 EU Access City Award
Like every year, the EU Access City Award acknowledges the efforts made by cities to advance accessibility for persons with disabilities. The Spanish city of...
AGE Barometer
AGE Barometer assesses on a bi-annual basis the socio-economic situation of older people across the EU and how this situation underpins the respect of their...
Training materials on age-friendly environment: Join our workshop
As part of the AFCToolkit project, we have contributed to the development of a professional curriculum for Age-Friendly Cities, which will be presented at a...
Driving Licence Directive: our concerns echoed by international experts
While discussions on a new European Driving licence directive are ongoing, older people’s organisations across the EU are voicing some concerns.
