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Ageism, Ageism and Disability, Blogposts November 29, 2018

‘There are no places where persons with specific requirements can retire’ says U.N. independent expert

As the #AgeingEqual campaign discusses the intersection of ageism and disability, Mr. Stig Langvad, Independent expert member of the United Nations Committee on the rights of persons with disabilities shares

Ageism, Ageism and Participation, Good Practices November 29, 2018

Older Belgians with care needs go vote – by themselves!

On October 14, 2018 Belgians were called to the polls for local elections. All Belgians? In practice, older people with care needs are too often given doctor’s notes and proxy

Ageism, Ageism and Gender, Ageism and Migration, Ageism and Race, Blogposts November 28, 2018

Connaitre les trajectoires individuelles pour mieux agir : le cas des femmes immigrées marocaines âgées en Belgique

Il a beaucoup été question du vécu des immigrés hommes marocains qui sont venus travailler en Belgique dans les années 60. L’expérience des femmes reste peu abordée. Fatima Hanine et

Ageism, Ageism and Disability, Testimonies November 28, 2018

‘For deaf seniors, it is essential to participate within the deaf community’

For deaf older people, it is essential to remain active, participate within the deaf community and be a part of the national association of the deaf. A testimonial from the

Ageism, Ageism and Participation, Blogposts November 25, 2018

When ageism goes digital

Despite a growing majority of older adults are today using the internet in Europe, Dr. Maria Sourbati stresses age discriminating digital datasets compromise our capacity to build an age-inclusive, smart

Ageism, Ageism and Participation, Blogposts November 25, 2018

Religion, an overlooked factor of older persons’ participation in society

Are older persons more religious than other age groups? To avoid generalisation about older persons’ relation to spirituality, Tom McCormick shares the results from a host of source books and Internet

Ageism, Ageism and Participation, Blogposts November 25, 2018

Digitalisation: an additional threat to human rights in older age?

In today’s world, in a process of constant change, older persons have new opportunities and growing challenges to “not be left behind”. Sandra Huenchuan yet explains the flawed dimension of

Ageism, Ageism and Abuse, Testimonies November 23, 2018

‘Day after day, she would get thrilled with these exceptional offers’

Anne-Sophie Parent, Secretary General of AGE Platform Europe, is sharing the story of her mum being victim of scam a few years ago. “200! This is the 200th box ordered by your

Ageism, Ageism and Abuse, Blogposts November 23, 2018

Financial abuse is abuse!

Just as we tend to forget about psychological violence and abuse, we tend to underestimate financial abuse. Yet, losing your capacity to make decisions over your own savings and spending

‘There are no places where persons with specific requirements can retire’ says U.N. independent expert

Older Belgians with care needs go vote – by themselves!

Connaitre les trajectoires individuelles pour mieux agir : le cas des femmes immigrées marocaines âgées en Belgique

‘For deaf seniors, it is essential to participate within the deaf community’

When ageism goes digital

Religion, an overlooked factor of older persons’ participation in society

Digitalisation: an additional threat to human rights in older age?

‘Day after day, she would get thrilled with these exceptional offers’

Financial abuse is abuse!

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