Active Ageing Strategy 2017

Strategija dolgožive družbe

The Active Ageing Strategy, led by Slovenia's Ministry of Labour, Family Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, addresses demographic change and ageing. It's a cross-sectorial strategy focusing on older age groups, based on four pillars: - Labour market and education: This pillar aims to increase the employment rate and the quality of work of older workers, enhance their skills and competencies, and foster lifelong learning and intergenerational cooperation. - Independent, healthy and safe living for all generations: This pillar aims to improve the health and well-being of the older population, to prevent and reduce the risk of poverty and social exclusion, to ensure adequate and sustainable pensions and long-term care, and to enable independent and dignified living in a suitable and accessible environment. - Participation in society: This pillar aims to encourage the civic, cultural, and social engagement of the older population, to recognize and value their contributions and potentials, and to strengthen their role in decision-making processes. - Creation of an environment conducive to activity throughout the life course: This pillar aims, for example, to raise awareness and change attitudes towards ageing and older persons. The strategy will be implemented until 2030.