As an Arab living in the Netherlands, I see the question of how we care for older people across cultures as more than an academic discussion. Over the past decade, Europe has welcomed substantial numbers of migrants from Arab countries. As these communities age, European health and social-care systems will increasingly encounter older people […]
During the Annual General Meeting of ENIEC held in Frankfurt in April 2026, Sven Claes and Carolien Smits were elected to the new board. Two additional positions became available due to the expiry of the terms of Olivia Vanmechelen and Ellen Pals. The 2026 Nominating Committee, consisting of Lola Casal-Sanchez and Conny van der Aalsvoort, […]
Since becoming a member of ENIEC, I have experienced a strong connection with both national and international networks and collaborations. My first ENIEC trip took me to Finland in 2024, where I met Alara and Renske from Kokon Architecten: two young, dynamic professionals with whom I discussed my work and my ambition to develop a […]
The Health Leadership and Management Development Institute (HLMDI) an international NGO founded by 250+ Healthcare leaders celebrated its 15th anniversary in the city of Pécs Hungary in the form of an international congress, on October 17-19th 2024 with the important role play of ENIEC members Ms. Nikolett Arnold, Dr. Erika Marek, and Dr. Kia Goolesorkhi, […]
Since 2022, Jade yhteisö ry from Finland, in collaboration with partners from Sweden, Belgium, Austria, and Italy, has been part of the Erasmus+ project Diversity Sensitive Care for Older People with Migrant Background and Their Families: https://www.diversitysensitycare.eu/. This project focuses on developing diversity skills for professionals and students in the social and healthcare sectors. Training […]
On October 1st 2024, a collaborative event titled Kleurrijke Zorgtafel (Colorful Care Table) was organised by ZorgScala, migrant elderly consultants from Wijkz and PEP Den Haag. The event centered on improving culturally sensitive care for elderly individuals, both at home and in nursing facilities, in The Hague. Key participants included the Municipality of The Hague, […]
In the last months, several new people have joined our network. Some members are new, others are old members who are returning. Who are they, and why did they decide to join ENIEC? Mehmet Uygun, Club Welzijn, the Netherlands I have been working as a neighborhood participation coordinator, social worker and neighborhood advisor for years […]
Covid made visible in Belgium, as in the rest of Europe, that ageism is embedded in our society as a structural exclusionary mechanism. It informed various policy measures with a disadvantageous impact on older persons. The long lockdown of residential care without considering their voices is an example. The disempowered position of older persons couldn’t […]
The 2024 Annual meeting is taking place in Helsinki. To help you to prepare for the visit, the organising committee is providing you with an overview of the Finnish health and social care system. There is a brief description about important issues, with links provided for further exploration. Key Healthcare Reforms (2023): A significant reform […]
The intervention Together against Loneliness aims to connect older migrants with each other and with there environment and thereby decrease feelings of loneliness. Together against Loneliness seems to be successful. Yvonne Witter spoke with Nina Conkova, Researcher at Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing, who provides insights into the intervention. First, Nina explains how […]
