Toward an inclusive healthy ageing agenda

Healthy ageing

A process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.

The population segment of older migrants increases rapidly.

Specifics of older migrants

People who have migrated in their life time and settled long-term in a country other than their origin.

experience

Unique processes of cultural adaptation while growing old in a foreign country.

but

Challenges and resources insufficiently addressed in research, policy, and health systems.

a problem for everyone because

Aggravation of health risk factors resulting in disproportionate health outcomes compared to local populations.

Contributors

Four presentations address some of the challenges and highlight some of the resources available to this population.

1. Ageism and diversity in older age focuses on the intersection of multiple identities. (Presenter: Christin-Melanie Vauclair)
2. Activities, participation and social inclusion brings to the foreground the importance of context. (Presenter: Isabelle Albert)
3. Silenced loneliness advances a critical discussion of culture, norms, and family. (Presenter: Tineke Fokkema)
4. Diverging paths? links cultural adaptation processes with feelings of loneliness. (Presenter: Gabriela Christofoletti)

The symposium

• Short introduction
• Presentations
• General discussion