FACE-UP TO FRAILTY CAMPAIGN

FACE-UP TO FRAILTY CAMPAIGN

The #faceuptofrailty campaign target audience consists of policy and decision makers, professionals of the health and social sector and citizens because only by acting at all levels we can integrate the concept of frailty into our communities and create practical solutions for those in need. We need a collaborative approach with the involvement and commitment of all stakeholders for proper dissemination of our campaign message.

Aims of the #faceuptofrailty campaign

· 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.

JOIN US! Go to the Face Up to Frailty Campaign Toolkit

 


Antonios Faceup to Frailty

Ines's Faceup to Frailty

Fragilidade in Portugal

Spain Face up to frailty

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A story from Cyprus

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...

A story from Hungary

Tiszta kék az ég, a fák kezdenek színesedni. A reggel már csípős. Október eleje van. Már ez a harmadik év, hogy együtt gyalogolunk 3, illetve 5 km-t, kinek mennyit enged meg az egészsége...

A story from Spain

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.

A story from Ireland

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. 

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