Healthy and active ageing

A policy framework to inform discussion and formulation of action plans to promote healthy and active ageing. (WHO)

Conclusions from the 3019th Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting, Luxembourg, 7 June 2010 (Council of the European Union)

Conclusions from the 3206th Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting, Brussels, 7 December 2012 (Council of the European Union)

The Employment, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Affairs Council emphasized the challenges older people face in the European Union. To tackle these challenges efficiently, the Council highlighted keeping health and dignified ageing at the top of national agendas. Therefore, the Council encourages Member States to address the economic consequences, the development of social and health services and a professional adaptation of training and working methods with attention given to health and safety at work. (Council of the European Union)

Conclusions from the 3019th Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting, Luxembourg, 7 June 2010 (Council of the European Union)

Conclusions from the 3167th Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, Brussels, 15 May 2012 (Council of the European Union)

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. (European Commission)

The 53 Member States agreed on a new common policy framework, Health 2020. Their shared goals are to “significantly improve the health and well-being of populations, reduce health inequalities, strengthen public health and ensure people-centred health systems that are universal, equitable, sustainable and of high quality”. (WHO/Europe)

Adoption of the ministerial declaration on healthy ageing across Member States. (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)

Consideration of challenges and suggestions for how the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing could resolve them. (European Policy Centre)

In order for Europe to address the demographic challenge and to turn it into an opportunity, it should make active and healthy ageing a project for the whole of society. (European Policy Centre)

Overview of policy briefs on ageing that touch on a variety of issues and from which correspondingly emerge a variety of policy recommendations. (United Nations Economic)

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. (European Commission)

A strategy setting out the Commission’s commitments to mainstream ageing in all policy fields with the aim of bringing societies and economies into harmony with demographic change to achieve a society for all ages, ensuring full integration and participation of older people in society and promoting equitable and sustainable economic growth in response to population ageing. (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe )

European Commission communication about the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (European Commission)

White paper containing a coherent framework for a European Commission strategy for activities in health. (European Commission)

Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. (European Commission)

A ministerial declaration containing recommendations on encouraging a longer working life and maintaining the ability to work is maintained, promoting participation, non-discrimination and social inclusion of older people, promoting and safeguarding dignity, health and independence in older age are promoted and maintaining and enhancing intergenerational solidarity. (United Nations Economic)

European Commission staff working document, which complements the Commission communication Towards social investment for growth and cohesion – including implementing the European social fund 2014–2020 by showing how investing in health contributes to the Europe 2020 objective of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. (European Commission)

Includes priorities for action and interventions that correspond to the four priorities of Health 2020. (WHO/Europe)