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Don’t miss SilverEco Tokyo: The Ageing Well Japan Study Tour!

24 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

From Tuesday 13^th to Saturday 17^th of November 2018 a unique tour to discover the Silver Economy “made in Japan” is organised on the occasion of the SilverEco and Ageing Well International Awards.

The Ageing Well Japan Tour is aimed to CEOs, senior executives and facility managers who would like to gain an insight into japanese innovative elderly care industry and services for their organizations. Attendees will come away from the study tour with a strong understanding of the financial, technical and cultural aspects that place Japan ahead in its adaptation to the global demographic ageing.

Erasmus+ Catch the BALL launches The European Warehouse of Opportunities

7 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

The European Warehouse of Opportunities was formally launched in Reykjavik on June 26th, at the Conference that marked the end of the Erasmus+ program Catch the BALL (Be Active Through Lifelong Learning). [Read more…] about Erasmus+ Catch the BALL launches The European Warehouse of Opportunities

Les Mamies Guitares: Seven senior non-musicians on stage!

5 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Performing a concert without knowing how to play your instrument is the daring challenge taken up by the seven members of the French musical group “Les Mamies Guitares”, in English “The Grandma Guitars”. Aged 60-75, Arlette, Françoise, Martine, Danièle, Dominique, Agnès and Brigitte performed on June 30, 2018 at the “Festival Bruisme”.

Illectronism: 57% of over 70s are not comfortable with digital formats

25 July 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

A survey regarding Illectronism (Illectornisme in french) conducted by the CSA in France for the Social Press Union in March 2018 reveals that 57% of over people 70-year-old are not comfortable with digital formats.

Dermot Higgins, has cycled into the Guinness Book of Records!

13 April 2018 by Editorial staff 1 Comment

Dermot Higgins at 56 has just become the oldest person to cycle around the globe. Dermot, and his trusty bicycle, Karolina, started their epic journey in June last year and arrived back in his hometown of Rush, Co. Dublin on April 7th after 9 months and 29,000 kilometres of tough cycling over all sorts of terrain in all sorts of weather. [Read more…] about Dermot Higgins, has cycled into the Guinness Book of Records!

Walking football, a perfect exercise for older adults in the UK

4 January 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

The health benefits of playing football and the importance of exercise and social contact for healthy ageing are well established. But sometimes, the physical demands of play at full speed may make it unsustainable for some older adults.

Walking football can be a way of playing football differently. Indeed, it’s enjoyable and moderately demanding and may be an adapted form of exercise for older adults.

19th of June 2017: 11th European e-Accessibility Forum

3 May 2017 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

The 11th European e-Accessibility Forum will take place on Monday, June 19th, 2017 in Paris.

It seeks to explore the role digital technologies can play in ensuring our cultural landscape is inclusive. How can digital access empower disabled audiences and enable them to become full participants in cultural life?

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Video games, a second youth for elderly people

24 April 2017 by Editorial staff 3 Comments

Many studies suggest, that using our brain regularly, while playing video games or serious games, allows “to limit the time’s effects”.

A 85-year-old care home resident with dementia learns violin

3 April 2017 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

A 85-years-old woman living with dementia has learnt to play the violin and has taken part in her first live concert with a local community group.

Photography : ‘Strength for life’, capturing later life around the world

18 October 2016 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

An exhibition organised jointly by UK-based charity Age International and The Guardian is taking place in Trafalgar Square, London; it begun on September 29th and will go on until October 31st. [Read more…] about Photography : ‘Strength for life’, capturing later life around the world

21st century Tokyo : Discover the lives of elders through the lens

6 October 2016 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

How do the elderly live in 21st century Tokyo? Lee Chapman set out to find out and capture daily moments in the lives of Japan’s oldest city-dwellers.

Meet Julie Brougham, the oldest competing athlete in Rio’s Olympic Games

17 August 2016 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

New Zealand athlete Julie Brougham is the oldest competing athlete in Rio’s Olympic Games ; the 62-year-old rider competed in the individual dressage trial on August 12th.

Senior actresses are on a roll

9 August 2016 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

The archetype of the affable old lady with barely enough screen time to pat grandchildren’s heads seems to have run its course. A new generation of successful senior actresses prove that when it comes to acting, nothing substitutes experience. [Read more…] about Senior actresses are on a roll

Photo contest reveals beautiful ageing

21 January 2016 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Online photography community Photocrowd.com has presented the results of an international photo contest on the theme of ‘Ageing: the bigger picture‘ in partnership with the British Society of Gerontology (BSG), with £3600 (approximately $5400 USD) in cash prizes awarded.
The contest brief encouraged photographers to look beyond clichés and show a more nuanced approach to the subject. Over 1200 images were submitted from photographers all over the world.
[Read more…] about Photo contest reveals beautiful ageing

France: the city of Lyon hosted the 2015 World Masters Athletics Championships

21 August 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

For the first time in France, the WMAC took place in the city of Lyon from August, 7th to August 16th, 2015. It welcomed athletes aged from 35 up to 98 years old. [Read more…] about France: the city of Lyon hosted the 2015 World Masters Athletics Championships

Going to church, to the mosque or to the synagogue has a good influence on the mental health of the elderly

18 August 2015 by Editorial staff 2 Comments

According to a study conducted by Dutch and British researchers from Erasmus MC and the London School of Economics, attending a worship place may be a factor for “sustained happiness”.

Age is not an obstacle to break records and make dreams come true

24 July 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Our baby-boomers are full of energy despite popular belief. Here are a few examples of super seniors who marked our news and who show that ageing does not mean the end of your life. [Read more…] about Age is not an obstacle to break records and make dreams come true

Fashion and Silver Economy: Are seniors in?

26 June 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Seniors are trendy, as recent fashion houses’ advertising campaigns show: Céline, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs, among others, feature elderly women for their advertising campaigns, and this trend seems to keep growing. [Read more…] about Fashion and Silver Economy: Are seniors in?

How would we look like in our 70s?

3 June 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Is it possible to project ourselves into the future and take a glimpse of what we would look like with grey hair and marked wrinkles? Cut Video, along with Field Day makes this possible for a young couple. They are ageing together in a several-hour-long project which will tear you up and which really caught the attention of the SilverEco.eu staff. We loved it, we share it! [Read more…] about How would we look like in our 70s?

Grace and Frankie: a TV series with and for the elderly

2 June 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

A new TV series has been available on Netflix since last May: the casting is composed by actors in their seventies. It is about Grace and Frankie, where the starring characters are performed by Jane Fonda, 77 years-old and Lily Tomlin, 75. [Read more…] about Grace and Frankie: a TV series with and for the elderly

Is your website Granny approved?

27 May 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Is you website user-friendly? Scotty Allen and Richard Littauer both come from America and have launched the service “The User is my Mom“.
Some websites may indeed seem easy to use for web professionals and experienced Internet users, but it may not be the case for beginners, among whom many are over 50. Therefore, Allen suggests to professionals and developers to have their website reviewed by his mother. [Read more…] about Is your website Granny approved?

Real-Estate and Tourism: from June, 5th to 7th, 2015, Portugal is organising an exhibition in Paris

19 May 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

More than one French retiree out of ten spends his old days in foreign countries : for many of them, Portugal is a favourite destination.
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A centenarian woman won a world record during a swimming competition

7 May 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

On April 5^th, 2015, during an elderly people’s swimming competition that took place in the city of Ehime, the Japanese centenarian Mieko Nagaoka beat the world record during a 1.500 meters swimming course.

Operation “Elderlies on holidays”: the Valencian’s retirees will go on holidays in June.

7 May 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

On Thursday, April 16^th, the City of Valencia, its Community Centre for Social Action and the ANCV (National Agency for holiday vouchers ) presented the operation “Elderlies on Holidays”, which aims at facilitating holiday departures for pensioners over 60 years old. [Read more…] about Operation “Elderlies on holidays”: the Valencian’s retirees will go on holidays in June.

Spain: a project to make theaters more accessible

6 May 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Accessible Theatre is a project led by Vodafone Spain Foundation, Aptent Soulutions and the Psychiatrical Association New Life. It aims to make theaters more accessible by creating a special adapted environment for all, especially for people with visual or hearing impairments.The program started in December 2011 and ever since, more than 100 theatre plays have been adapted.

Accessible Theatre presents the first edition of the festival “I’m going to the theatre” : #yovoyalteatro

Painting, drawing or sculpting could prevent dementia

27 April 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

According to a study led by several American researchers from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, practicing an artistic activity on a regular basis stimulates cognitive faculties and locomotion. More precisely, 73% of the elderly who practice leisures like painting, drawing or sculpting are less likely to develop dementia. [Read more…] about Painting, drawing or sculpting could prevent dementia

Trips and Entertainment for the Elderly

18 March 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

When speaking about entertainment, we all have different tastes, so making a complete list of ideal gifts for the elderly would be impossible. Nevertheless, we have pointed out some “fun” ideas for you to get for your elder relatives: a dedicated holiday, a TV handset or even an E-Reader for the cosy ones. [Read more…] about Trips and Entertainment for the Elderly

Aeticom study: “The use of the Internet by people over 60 years old”

30 January 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Seniors are getting more connected: still, a 2014 study from Doro revealed a large portion of them wished to be assisted to use the Internet and new technologies. Aeticom took an interest into the different ways seniors use the Internet. Here follows a summary of their 2014 study called “The use of the Internet by people over 60 years old”.

Doro study: “Are French elders as connected as their European neighbors?”

21 January 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

In November 2014, Doro, a global leader in telecom for seniors, has released a study conducted in 4 European countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany and Sweden) on 1600 people over 60 years old. The study focuses on the connectivity of French seniors compared to their neighbors’.

The trend of senior fashion models

16 January 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Are senior fashion stars the new trend? At the beginning of year 2015, two new brands took the leap: for its latest campaign, Céline chose to cast the 80-year-old writer and journalist Joan Didion. Meanwhile, the 71-year-old folk singer Joni Mitchell became a model for Saint Laurent. There have been several other senior models these past few years.

Does art improve your health?

12 January 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Research suggests art could improve older people’s health on several levels: cognitive functions, memory, sense of well-being, stress, etc. Art and health institutes alike are pushing for more answers and developing programs targeted to older people to help them improve their life through art. [Read more…] about Does art improve your health?

Using the Internet makes the elderly healthier

9 January 2015 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

“Silver surfers” who use the Internet on a regular basis have better health practices according to recent research from University College London.
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Older people and sex in the Internet age

30 December 2014 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

In June 2014, the British television station Channel 4 news has made a coverage of topics about sexuality and the elderly at the age of the Internet. The taboo that surrounds elder people’s sexuality remains strong. Contrary to popular belief, sexuality isn’t limited to youth, which is what Channel 4 news wished to prove by investigating sexuality and sexual practices for the elderly in Great Britain. [Read more…] about Older people and sex in the Internet age

Diagnosing glaucoma thanks to our television habits

8 December 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Researchers at the City University of London published a study which reveals that one of the main causes of blindness on an international level could be detected by tracking how our eyes work in front of a television. The study was funded by the Fight for Sight charity.

To treat depression for the elderly, video games are more efficient than medicine

4 December 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

According to a Chinese American study published in Nature Communications, video games are likely to reduce states of depression for the elderly. The results of the clinical tests was conducted on a group of elderly people from 60 to 89 years old on whom antidepressant had no positive effects. Their state improved after spending time playing video games that were developed to improve the brain’s abilities. [Read more…] about To treat depression for the elderly, video games are more efficient than medicine

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Leisure & Culture

Erasmus+ Catch the BALL launches The European Warehouse of Opportunities

Les Mamies Guitares: Seven senior non-musicians on stage!

Dermot Higgins, has cycled into the Guinness Book of Records!

Walking football, a perfect exercise for older adults in the UK

19th of June 2017: 11th European e-Accessibility Forum

Video games, a second youth for elderly people

A 85-year-old care home resident with dementia learns violin

Photography : ‘Strength for life’, capturing later life around the world

21st century Tokyo : Discover the lives of elders through the lens

Meet Julie Brougham, the oldest competing athlete in Rio’s Olympic Games

Senior actresses are on a roll

Photo contest reveals beautiful ageing

France: the city of Lyon hosted the 2015 World Masters Athletics Championships

Going to church, to the mosque or to the synagogue has a good influence on the mental health of the elderly

Age is not an obstacle to break records and make dreams come true

Fashion and Silver Economy: Are seniors in?

How would we look like in our 70s?

Grace and Frankie: a TV series with and for the elderly

Is your website Granny approved?

Real-Estate and Tourism: from June, 5th to 7th, 2015, Portugal is organising an exhibition in Paris

A centenarian woman won a world record during a swimming competition

Operation “Elderlies on holidays”: the Valencian’s retirees will go on holidays in June.

Spain: a project to make theaters more accessible

Painting, drawing or sculpting could prevent dementia

Trips and Entertainment for the Elderly

Aeticom study: “The use of the Internet by people over 60 years old”

Doro study: “Are French elders as connected as their European neighbors?”

The trend of senior fashion models

Does art improve your health?

Using the Internet makes the elderly healthier

Older people and sex in the Internet age

Diagnosing glaucoma thanks to our television habits

To treat depression for the elderly, video games are more efficient than medicine

A seventy five years old breaks three cycling world records

Elderly people try the Google Glass !

ALZ : an experimental game to immerse in the daily life of an Alzheimer’s patient

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