Against the background of demographic change resulting in a rising proportion of older people in society as well as increased life expectancy, the Peer Review focused on improvements in social protection and inclusion of older persons, with a view to developing age-friendly societies and improving the social participation of older people, beyond working life. It discussed challenges, policy responses and local measures to promote sustainable welfare services through active ageing, active care and prevention. Active care is used in the Norwegian context to describe a holistic approach to long-term care and social services, including the provision of cultural and physical activities, also contributing to older people’s inclusion and active engagement in their own wellbeing and social life.
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- Publication date
- 6 June 2025
- Author
- Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
- Peer Review theme
- Ageing and providing adequate and sustainable pensions
- Health and long-term care
- Interaction of social, economic and employment policies
- Promoting active inclusion