European cities over 50 000 inhabitants are invited to participate to the 6th edition of the Access City Award – the European Price for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities and to the elderly.
The European Commission rewards the most accessible cities of the year Read More »
In China, children generally insure the financial cost and care of their older parents. What about parents who don’t have children anymore? How are they supposed to pay for all their healthcare costs?
The world is ageing. Those demographic changes present many challenges, but also opportunities. Silver Economy ought to give the rights answers regarding the respect and wellbeing of the 60+. HelpAge Asia and the European Union’s collaboration is a concrete example of what Silver Economy is, that is working together for a better care of the
HelpAge: working together for a better care of the elderly Read More »
Traditionally, when extended families lived together, the elders would look after their grandchildren, while parents went off to work. It seems that the best solutions often come from the past, at least, in the case of a retirement home, in Seattle. Indeed, at Providence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle put a preschool within a nursing
USA: What happens if you mix a retirement home with a preschool? Read More »
Everyone has been waiting for this beautiful season that rhymes with holidays, sun, beach, parties, sunbathing… However, we shouldn’t forget some practical advice about summer and mostly heat waves which could cause some health problems.
Heat Wave: summer is coming… and with it, sunny days! Read More »
