Fostering Active & Healthy Ageing in Europe

Programme

9:15	Registration and Morning Refreshments
10:00	Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:15	Tacking Stock of EU Initiatives to Support Elderly People: Understanding the Current Framework Assessing the Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Joint Programme Examining the Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) More Years Better Lives Insights from the Active Ageing Index: Measuring the Untapped Potential of Seniors in the EU Europe 2020 strategy
10:40	First Round of Discussions
11:10	Morning Coffee Break
11:30	Making Health and Care Systems Sustainable: Challenges Raised by the Demographic Transition Ageing and Policies: Anticipating the Trend in Welfare-Related Costs Investing in Skills and Qualifications: Preventing ill health by providing Decent Working Conditions Personal Health Management: Stimulating Healthier Lifestyles and Enhancing the Quality of Life
12:00	Second Round of Discussions
12:30	Networking Lunch
13:30	Promoting Inclusive Societies: Increasing the Participation of Older People in the Society Ensuring Access to Education and Lifelong Learning Employment Retention and the Reintegration of Senior Workers Technological Innovation & ICT Solutions to Support Independent Living of Older Citizens Challenging the Perception of Old Age and Preventing Age Discrimination
14:00	Third Round of Discussions
14:30	Afternoon Coffee Break
14:50	Fostering Environments for Active Ageing: Creating Age-Friendly Cities and Homes Supporting Older People at Home: The Role of Informal Carers Promoting Better Access to Community and Institutional Services More accessible Public Transport and Infrastructure Promoting Multi-Stakeholder Approaches and Cross-Sector Collaboration
15:20	Fourth Round of Discussions
15:50	Chair's Summary and Closing Remarks
16:00	Networking Reception and Refreshments
16:30	Symposium Close