Improved life expectancy in Europe is a triumph for public health and health services. But it has also… Read More
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Growing strong in times of crisis – Investing in wellbeing and health equity for young and old
Our societies have reached their tipping point. Demographic change, growing inequalities, the climate crisis, COVID-19, and the impacts… Read More
Oral health and public health: the effects and costs of Periodontitis
Periodontitis, a gum condition related to plaque, is one of the world’s most prevalent health conditions – although… Read More
Keeping our ageing population active – the role of healthcare professionals
The population is ageing, and while being physically active keeps us healthy, our level of activity typically declines… Read More
Supporting older people in remote areas in a post COVID-19 time
During the pandemic, access to healthcare has been limited and we have been forced to become more isolated…. Read More
Using mHealth to empower patients to take control of their diabetes
A pilot study has taken place to examine how mHealth can empower people to adhere to diet, exercise,… Read More
Good health now, but problems in store for the future? How the accumulation of health and social issues will affect the future health of vulnerable groups.
The general state of public health in the Netherlands appears to be good. The average lifespan is increasing… Read More
How to transfer good practices in integrated care internationally: From self-assessment to knowledge transfer and improvement in care
The challenge of an ageing population is faced by many regions and countries in Europe, and integrated care… Read More
Tackling undernutrition with a new food and nutrition label for care- and nursing homes
In Belgium, 14% of residents aged 70 years and older in care- and nursing homes are in a… Read More
Comment un nouveau label nutritionnel pour les maisons de repos et de soins commence à faire partie de la lutte contre la dénutrition
En Belgique, 14% de résidents de 70 ans et plus en maisons de repos et maisons de repos… Read More
ProMIS: driving health promotion in Italy.
ProMIS, established in 2015 is helping Italian regions and actors to collaborate. It provides support in accessing European… Read More
Senior volunteering – Social inclusion of older people through volunteering
Older people have the knowledge, skills, and experience to make a valuable contribution to the society. Three cities… Read More
How Slovenia advanced active and healthy ageing via EU processes and funding
By Ingrid Stegeman Slovenia has one of the highest life-expectancies in the EU. The population is ageing at… Read More
IROHLA – From policy to action – make health literacy happen
The IROHLA project (Intervention Research into Health Literacy of the Ageing population) has produced policy recommendations on how… Read More