General Information
The
project has been runnung between 2009 and 2011.
It has been creating a long-term transnational network of cooperation
among the participating cities on the issue of policies and services
for the senior citizens (60+) that are active and in good health.
The actors involved are all dealing with an ageing population. This
trend needs to be met by drafting new policies and services based on
the needs of the senior citizens of the 21st century.
Population ageing raises many fundamental questions for policymakers
– as “How do we help people remain independent and active as they age?
As people are living longer, how can the quality of life in old age
be improved?
The word “active” refers to continuing participation in social, economic,
cultural, spiritual and civic affairs, not just the ability to be physically
active. Maintaining autonomy and independence as one grow older is a
key goal for both individuals and policy makers.
