EURAG

By 2050, the number of people in the EU aged 65 and above is expected to grow by 70% and the number of people aged over 80 by 170%. This raises important challenges for the 21st century: meet the higher demand for healthcare; adapt health systems to the needs of an ageing population while keeping them sustainable in societies with smaller workforce.

from ec.europa.eu

EURAG – Bund der Alteren Generation Europas – European Federation of Older People

Created in 1962, Eurag is a non profit independent organisation Through its 148 member organisations, in 33 European countries, EURAG represents millions of older people in Europe. Eurag works on the improving of the quality of the social and political standards of living of older people. Member organisations are: senior citizens associations; self-aid groups, public institutions, social and educational institutions, individuals. Main activities are: representation of older people’s interests at European level, exchange of experiences, co-ordination of activities and projects, network initiatives. EURAG especially promotes co-ordination, collaboration and exchange of opinions with expert and service organisations, self-help groups as well as individuals. EURAG sets up working groups and committees on topical issues concerning the older generation and launches proposals and motions to all international institutions. It is also a member of the Platform of European Social NGOs in Brussels.