· 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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H κυρία Μαρία είναι 83 ετών και ζει σε ένα ορεινό χωριό της Κύπρου. Θυμάται όλη της την ζωή, από μικρή ηλικία να δουλεύει, μικρή στα χωράφια του πατέρα της και αργότερα όταν έκανε τη δική της οικογένεια...
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Juan (90 years old) worked in a factory and Rosa (84) was a seamstress. They are married for over 30 years and enjoy together a good quality life. Juan enjoys an excellent health without comorbidities.
Hello, my name is Bridie and I am an older person. I would like to share my experience of frailty with you. A few years ago, I fell while on holidays in Spain and broke my left hip. Lucky for me I had insurance and I was able to have my surgery back Ireland. This however took a few weeks to organise. Prior to this happening I was very fit and robust.