📈 Nationally, the proportion of households led by over-65s will increase from 29% to 35% by 2047, according to Telegraph analysis.

CPC-CG Director Professor Jane Falkingham and CG Co-Director Professor Melinda Mills discuss the complexities of the UK's #ageingpopulation ⬇️ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/28/east-devon-old-age-capital-britain/

#ageing #demography #socialcare #ruralcommunities #housing #healthcare #longevity #populationchange #agefriendly #Devon #UKpolicy #publicservices #socialpolicy #laterlife

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: today we celebrate the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀. Older adults are not just beneficiaries — they are leaders, mentors, caregivers, volunteers, workers and rights‑holders whose knowledge, experience and resilience strengthen families and communities. As the global population ages, we must ensure access to health care, social protection, inclusive services and legal safeguards so older persons can thrive with dignity, autonomy and safety.

This year’s theme — “𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹‑𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀” — highlights older people as drivers of change. Let’s listen to their voices, remove barriers, fight ageism, and build age‑friendly health systems and communities that support financial security, mental and physical health, and participation at every stage of life.

𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
- Check in regularly with older family members, neighbours or patients.
- Help people over 65 navigate health services, prescriptions and vaccinations.
- Advocate for age‑friendly policies at work, in your community and online.
- Volunteer time to local senior programs or support groups.
- Share stories of older persons who inspire you to change perceptions about ageing.

Celebrate their contributions. Defend their rights. Support their well‑being.

#SCABPharmacy #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #AgingWithDignity #AgeFriendly #AgeInclusion #OlderPersonsRights #HealthForAllAges #EndAgeism #ElderCare #SeniorWellbeing #ActiveAging #CommunityCare #RespectOlderAdults

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Today we honor the experience, wisdom, and voices of our elders. This year’s theme, “Empowering Elderly Voices for an Inclusive Future,” reminds us to listen, include, and create opportunities so older adults can shape family, community, and public life.

Senior Citizens Day honors the lifetime contributions and wisdom of older adults while shining a light on urgent challenges they face, like isolation, limited healthcare access, and ageism. The 2025 theme, “Empowering Elderly Voices for an Inclusive Future,” calls for listening to seniors, removing barriers to participation, and making homes, services, and public spaces truly age‑friendly. Centering elder perspectives strengthens families, communities, and public policy, and prepares society for a rapidly aging world where dignity and inclusion are essential.

#SeniorCitizensDay #EmpowerElderVoices #InclusiveFuture #RespectElders #AgeFriendly #ListenToSeniors #EndAgeism #ElderRights #HealthyAging #HonorOurElders #SeniorWellbeing #IntergenerationalSolidarity #SCABPharmacy

I had a great experience at Age-Friendly AI's codesign workshop (https://agefriendlyai.ie/). The workshop explored older adults' views—their perceptions, hopes, and concerns—about AI's role in daily life.

#AI #artificialintelligence #ireland #age #elderly #agefriendly #design #codesign

Visual AI and urban walkability in older adults, Hong Kong
Beyond the 'walkability design guidelines' in which it culminates, what is interesting about this study is its methodology.

👉 Discover MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: https://amusementlogic.com/general-news/visual-ai-and-urban-walkability-in-older-adults-hong-kong/

👵🏙️ #smartcities #agefriendly #urbanplanning #Architecture #accessibility #AI #hongkong #walkability #inclusivedesign #ciudadesinteligentes #urbanismo #diseñoinclusivo #urbanisme #accessibilité #DesignInclusif

🚀 Join us for the 7th SIRENE Expert Hub Workshop on June 14th, 2024, at 2pm CET!

We'll discuss and vote on amendments to the Social Innovation Framework, share updates on ecosystem support opportunities, and preview our upcoming final event in Brussels.

Secure your spot and be part of the innovation in age-friendly environments!

📅 Date: 14th June 2024
🕑 Time: 2pm CET

🔗 https://www.f6s.com/7th-sirene-expert-hub/about

#SIRENEProject #SocialInnovation #SHAFE #AgeFriendly #Workshop

We had a great session at the 4th SIRENE Science Café! 🎉 On May 16th, we delved into social innovation and age-friendly environments with insights from Angel Yague of CEOMA. The event highlighted the new training curriculum from the AGE-FRIENDLY TOOLKIT project and fostered great discussions.

Read more and watch the recording here: https://sireneproject.eu/watch-the-recording-of-the-4th-edition-of-the-sirene-science-cafe/

#SIRENEProject #SocialInnovation #AgeFriendly #SHAFE #CEOMA #ScienceCafe

#introduction

Hi All. I'm a lifelong Pittsburgher with 2 adopted Chihuahua mixes, Luna & Costello, whom I adore. I enjoy playing #boardgames; #cycling; #running; #coffee; #cinema (I used to own an indie DVD rental shop) & #reading 18-19th century Russian lit & about the #AmericanRevolution, #philosophy, #neuroscience, #learning, #meditation, #Buddhism, #politics, #history.

I care & read about as well as advocate for #AffordableHousing, #Voting, #AgeFriendly & #Revitalization of my community.