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Active Ageing in Malta

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

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  1. Active Ageing in Malta Maureen Azzopardi Local Councils’ Association

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Education • Universita tat-Tielet Eta’ was founded in 1993 • 650 participants annually • Around 11,000 in 15 years • Vast courses offered

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Elderly Homes • Culinary Sessions • Yoga • Sports Day • Carnival party • Fun Walk • Talent Show • Tai Chi Lessons

  8. Thanks for your attention Maureen Azzopardi Local Councils’ Association mazzopardi@lca.org.mt

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