The Organizing Committee visited Tallinn on 22nd November to check that all the AM arrangements are running smoothly on the spot and to confirm venues for next March. The trip turned out to be inspiring and many of the ideas brainstormed in Finland were concretized. Another important aim was to meet interesting contacts in person […]
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ENIEC Talks with the Food Industry
ENIEC members have come together to share experiences with members of the Network Zorgpartners in The Hague. Ronald Lekkerkerker, member of both networks has organized this meeting in cooperation with Elizabeth De Vries to link the expertise and opportunities of these two organizations “In ENIEC, we excel in health and social care among older adults with a […]
How can residential care homes become more culturally sensitive?
written by Hanna Murray-Carlsson Cultural sensitivity in residential care homes was the topic of discussion during a symposium arranged by Kenniscentrum WWZ and Karel de Grote University Antwerp. The symposium was part of a learning trajectory towards culturally sensitive residential care, a project initiated by Flemish minister of welfare and public health, Jo Vandeurzen, in which managers, […]
Ageing in Hong Kong: easier with ERC
written by Yvonne Witter Preparing for aging: it’s not just Dutch people who occupy themselves with it. Just like the Netherlands, Hong Kong is home to an increasing number of old people. They live in cramped apartments, in those narrow, sky high buildings that the vertical city of Hong Kong is well known for. […]
Unique research invalidates myths about dementia care for the elderly having a migration background
written by Saloua Berdai Chaouni Diverse Elderly Care combines for the first time the vision of the elderly, caregivers and professional caregivers in one study. With the results of four years of research, Saloua Berdai Chaouni and Ann Claeys refute current opinions and representations about (dementia) care for older adults with a migration background. […]
Roy Wesenhagen ENIEC Member for Age-Friendly Hague
by Roy Wesenhagen Today was another inspiring day. I had a very engaging meeting with 7 active members of the German parliament The ‘Bundestages’ representing CDU/CSU, FDP, SPD, BÜNDNIS 90/ Die GRÜNEN and DIE LINKE. We were able to share knowledge and experiences about age-friendly environments. With underlying themes such as #aging, #accessibility, #mobility, #welfare, […]
ENIEC Members Organized Consensus Conference with WHO in Pécs
by Nikolett Arnold The Consensus Conference for Establishing a European Level Migration Health Database was held at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Regional Committee Building with the co-funding of WHO Europe and the University of Pécs Medical School WHO Collaborating Centre in the Field of Migration Health Training and Research between 7-8 of October. Our […]
ENIEC Member Jan Booij Organized Study Trip to India
by Jan Booij After previous inspiring study trips to Morocco, Turkey, Iran, China, and Suriname, we organized a trip this year to a new destination: India! India is one of the largest and most densely populated countries in the world. With its lush mix of traditions, spiritual beliefs, festivals, architecture and landscape India makes an indelible […]
Statement by Siiri Jaakson for Advancing the Memory Screenings of Ethnic Minority Elderly Persons
by Siiri Jaakson Prevalence of the dementia is rising amongst older persons with ethnic background. There are different kind of risk factors such as social isolation and weakening cognitive abilities. Memory screenings are affected by cultural and linguistic challenges, as well as difficulties with communication and interpretation. One important topic raised by the panelists was […]
ENIEC-power in Narva, Estonia
written by Jennifer van der Broeke On September 19th all ingredients of the ENIEC-recipe came together. •members helping each other •professionalism •members sharing their knowledge with others •members learning from others •a whole lot of fun The Estionian Dementia Competence Centre met with ENIEC-member Siiri Jaakson earlier this year. Within the hour they planned to organize a […]
