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Active Ageing in Malta. Maureen Azzopardi Local Councils’ Association. Ageing Population. Population of 413,609.00 85,000 persons over 60 years of age By the year 2020 the percentage should reach 24% of the whole population Life Expectancy 77 years for Males 82 years for women.
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Active Ageing in Malta Maureen Azzopardi Local Councils’ Association
Ageing Population • Population of 413,609.00 • 85,000 persons over 60 years of age • By the year 2020 the percentage should reach 24% of the whole population Life Expectancy • 77 years for Males • 82 years for women
Active Ageing • Increase the age of retirement from 61 to 65 years; • Life-long learning – evening courses in collaboration with Local Councils; • Skills training courses by the Employment and Training Corporation; • ICT Training
Education • Universita tat-Tielet Eta’ was founded in 1993 • 650 participants annually • Around 11,000 in 15 years • Vast courses offered
Day Centres • 14 day centres across Malta • Activities vary from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podologist, physical activities which consist of daily keep fit sessions, quizzes, crosswords, dominoes, chess and bingo • They annually organise "Jum Sports Ghall-Anzjani" where the elderly members meet together and participate in this event; • Visits by students are organized so as to exchange Elderly wisdom and youthful vitality
Elderly Homes • Outings • Good Friday Apostles Table • Good Friday Procession • Easter Sunday Procession • Gozo trip • Lejla Maltija • End of summer party • Day for the Older persons • Christmas Season Opening Activities • Christmas party • Home anniversary party • Photographic Competition
Elderly Homes • Culinary Sessions • Yoga • Sports Day • Carnival party • Fun Walk • Talent Show • Tai Chi Lessons
Thanks for your attention Maureen Azzopardi Local Councils’ Association mazzopardi@lca.org.mt