· To give visibility to the ADVANTAGE JA recommendations among the health workforce, policy makers, managers, and older people and their carers. · To have social sector contribution to implementing ADVANTAGE JA recommendations and have tangible results in everyday life, thus putting knowledge and evidence into practice. · To raise awareness of the impact of frailty for individuals, their families, communities and systems. · To raise awareness of best practices in tackling frailty around Europe and to Support the adopting of local initiatives at European Level. · To support people to share their stories about living with frailty. · To help people from all sectors to understand what they can do to prevent and manage frailty.
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Entrevista a MARI LUZ PEÑA Responsable política de OSAKIDETZA
Most of what I have in front of me was written yesterday evening. But before I get to it I wish to thank everyone for being here today and for your willing contribution to the table discussions. What has happened..
My mum lives eight hours away, within earshot of Glastonbury (if only her hearing was a little better). Her frailty is a pressing reality. All of the issues which press in at work – frail older people, most with a host of health issues, increasingly lacking capacity, exhausted family carers, stretched paid carers, the role of GPs, district nurses; it all feels very personal.
My daily activities are reduced, especially the last year and I fall easily. My wish is to change the course and get better. I am currently following a fall prevention program and I am doing much better...