active ageing in malta maureen azzopardi local councils’ association
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Active Ageing in Malta
Maureen Azzopardi
Local Councils’ Association
Ageing Population
Population of 413,609.0085,000 persons over 60 years of ageBy the year 2020 the percentage should reach
24% of the whole population
Life Expectancy
77 years for Males82 years for women
Active Ageing
Increase the age of retirement from 61 to 65 years;
Life-long learning – evening courses in collaboration with Local Councils;
Skills training courses by the Employment and Training Corporation;
ICT Training
Education
Universita tat-Tielet Eta’ was founded in 1993 650 participants annually Around 11,000 in 15 years Vast courses offered
Day Centres
14 day centres across Malta Activities vary from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podologist,
physical activities which consist of daily keep fit sessions, quizzes, crosswords, dominoes, chess and bingo
They annually organise "Jum Sports Ghall-Anzjani" where the elderly members meet together and participate in this event;
Visits by students are organized so as to exchange Elderly wisdom and youthful vitality
Elderly Homes
Outings Good Friday Apostles Table Good Friday Procession Easter Sunday Procession Gozo trip Lejla Maltija End of summer party Day for the Older persons Christmas Season Opening Activities Christmas party Home anniversary party Photographic Competition
Elderly Homes
Culinary Sessions Yoga Sports Day Carnival party Fun Walk Talent Show Tai Chi Lessons
