Active ageing means empowering us as we age so that we can remain in charge of own lives for as long as possible We need to: - promote independent living - - health promotion and preventive health care - accessible and affordable transport - age friend

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THE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY IEZER MUSCEL ASSOCIATION
ARGES - ROMANIA
PROJECT WINNING IN TWINNING SEMINAR Towards
active ageing municipal cooperation and ways to
encourage active participation of elderly
people ACTIVE AGEING IN ROMANIA June 2012
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Active ageing means empowering us as we age so
that we can remain in charge of our own lives for
as long as possibleDemographic changes are
transforming European countriesIn 2030, the
share of the population aged 65 is projected to
vary from 10.4 to 37.3 between different
regions.There are 5 specific areas of
action at EU level1. avoiding an increase in the
cost of medicines by implementing policies at
regional level.2. preventing falls by using
innovative screening methods3. developing a
model at EU level for better delivery of
innovative health care4. finding policy
solutions that help people to be more active and
make systems/ business models more
interoperable.5.commitment by the European
Commission to reviewing legislation, making
funding more accessible and collecting data more
effectively.
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Active ageing in RomaniaUntil 2020 the
population is expected to decrease to about 1.8
million inhabitants, especially affecting the
10-24 years age groups.Romania has in view 3
main priorities on short and medium term1.
pension adequacy and sustainability of private
administrated pension funds2. development and
modernization of labour market, taking into
consideration the growth of the employment rate
for aged people3. ensuring an appropriate health
and long term care services, as well as adequate
minimum income schemes and integrated social
services.
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Promote active ageing in Romania The goal is to
create more opportunities for older people to
stay longer in work , to contribute to society as
volunteers and to remain independent for as long
as possible.We need to- promote independent
living intelligent homes, digital and web-based
services aim to support older people in living
independently and increase the efficiency of
service delivery by better identifying specific
needs.-improve accessibility of transport and
physical infrastructure.- accessible and
affordable transport- health promotion and
preventive health care- age friendly
environments, goods and services- maximizing
autonomy in long term caregive older workers
better chances in the labour market-promote
participation in society because older adults
tend to pursue more sedentary and solitary
activities
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Local and regional actors can take advantage
of many European funding programmes to support
development of innovation. Improving the job
opportunities for older people can benefit
individuals financially through increased current
incomes and future pension entitlements as well
as in less quantifiable ways, such as improved
well-being and self-esteem. This requires the
improvement of working conditions and their
adaptation to the health status and needs of
older workers, better access to training and
life-long learning .
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