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An age-friendly Europe

Everyone, regardless of age, has the right to thrive and to contribute. Making Europe age-friendly means creating environments where everyone can do so, throughout their lives.

What we know

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There are no "generations"

Talking about "generations": is it helpful? As demographers, we look at ageing differently.
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Frailty can be prevented and treated

We needn't resign to becoming more and more frail as we age. Frailty is often reversible.
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Investing in healthy ageing saves money

Do health costs increase exponentially in ageing societies? We did the math.

What we recommend

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Build on the resilience of older people

Older people were heavily affected by the pandemic. Many showed crisis resilience.
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Strive to move past ageism

Age discrimination endangers resilience. A roadmap to an age-friendly Europe.
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Manage demographic change locally

Adapt and prepare: policymakers share their strategies.

All Topics

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Demographic Resilience

Resilience goes beyond being robust. It is about adapting and transforming.
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Strong families & communities

Policy can go a long way to support parents and foster social cohesion in Europe.
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Adaptive labour markets

Ageing and AI are already changing how we work. Our research indicates how best to respond.
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An age-friendly Europe

As we age, we become more skilled and more resilient. An age-friendly Europe recognises this potential.