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 Spain

Entrevista a MARI LUZ PEÑA Responsable política de OSAKIDETZA

A story from United Kingdom

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..

A story from United Kingdom

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.

A story from Greece

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...

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