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ACTIVE AGEING AGENDA

ACTIVE AGEING AGENDA. VIVIENNE GEE 5050VISION. Background. 5050Vision Started 2003. Strategic focus on ageing Regional Framework for Ageing Work in partnership with Future North West- regional older people engagement forum Links to UK Advisory Forum On Ageing

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ACTIVE AGEING AGENDA

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  1. ACTIVE AGEING AGENDA VIVIENNE GEE 5050VISION

  2. Background • 5050Vision • Started 2003. Strategic focus on ageing • Regional Framework for Ageing • Work in partnership with Future North West- regional older people engagement forum • Links to UK Advisory Forum On Ageing • June 2009 Office for National Statistics • NW population 6,893,400 • Men 65+/Women 60+ - 1,337,200 (one 5th)

  3. Active Ageing • What is Active Ageing? – “Living in an environment where growing older doesn’t mean being dependent on others” • What do we need to enable Active Ageing to be a reality for everyone? • Address issues, develop opportunities

  4. Health • Lifestyles and impact of health conditions on daily life • Mental Health & Dementia • People need tools to take care of their own health e.g.Telehealth developments • Isolation and Loneliness

  5. Campaign To end Loneliness • Started 2010 • Founder Partners • AGE UK Oxfordshire, Counsel & Care, Independent Age, and WRVS. Funded by Calouoste Gilbenkian Foundation • Manchester City Council now on management group • http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/file/11899/manchester_a_great_place_to_grow_older_2010-2020 • Aim to raise awareness, build the evidence base, share future proofing ideas, and inspire vision and action • Vital Connections conference with Centre For Social Justice • Ester Ranzen Silver Line proposal • Get involved – go to http://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org.uk

  6. Social Care/Support Services • Dilnot Commission and Social Care White Paper • Variable costs and quality + Dignity issue • “Social care should not be viewed in isolation” - - Lack of joined up support provision (MPs Health Select Committee Feb 2012)

  7. Other Issues • Housing • maintenance,downsizing,lifetime homes, sheltered housing etc • Income & Employment • Poverty. 2009/10 16% pensioners in poverty. Two thirds woment • Transport e.g. rural isolation & bus passes

  8. Mindset Change Needed • It’s about all of us • “Grey is the new green” • One size won’t fit all – different groups of older people • Less focus on old age as a problem – highlight opportunities

  9. Opportunities • Older people an under acknowledged asset • Economic/tax contribution – many still working • Grey pound investment • Volunteering/skills to pass on/experience etc

  10. Involvement Of Older People Is Key • “Nothing for us without us” • Particularly in strategy/policy and service design • Should be holistic – no silos • Don’t assume – ask i.e. consult • Appropriate access to information

  11. Age Action Alliance • Led by AGE UK and Dept for Work and Pensions. Partnership of organisations from civil society, public and private sectors – e.g. Boots/Microsoft/Councils/Police • Informed and driven by older people. • Aim to improve older people’s lives, create neighbourhoods where older people are secure, valued and able to make a contribution to local communities and wider society • 7 subgroups to develop practical activity. • 5050vision on Loneliness and Isolation one. Links to Campaign To end Loneliness work • http://ageactionalliance.org/

  12. Ageing Well Programme • Local Government Improvement and Development/DWP initiative until March 2012 • 5050vision on Sounding Board to help develop programme • Supports Local Authorities to • Develop good places to grow older • Improve how they promote the independence and wellbeing of older people • Four themes • Leadership/Strategic approach/Engagement of older people/Joined up/co-ordinated commissioning and delivery of services for older people • http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=20344655 • Community of Practive http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk/comm/landing-home.do?id=1637744

  13. NW Year of Health & Wellbeing • NW NHS initiative for 2011 – 12. Start of a decade long movement to get NW feel good and live well • Encourage organisations to promote the New Economics Foundation Five Ways to Wellbeing across the board • Connect with people • Be active • Take notice – be curious • Keep learning • Give – do something for someone else • Can help extend life expectancy by 7.5 years • http://www.yearofhealthandwellbeing.org.uk/index.php

  14. Planning For Later Life • It’s never too early! • Changes to the retirement age impact • Pension planning • Pre-retirement courses

  15. United Nations Principles For Older Persons • “Older persons should remain integrated in society, participate actively in the formation and implementation of policies that directly affect their wellbeing, and share their knowledge and skills with the younger generation”

  16. 5050vision contact details • Email – vivgee.5050vision@ageukbwd.org.uk • Mobile – 07816 494633 • Website – www.5050vision.com

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