Category "Events"

The Lisbon_AHA Reference Site will meet for its first Event in September. The Lisbon_AHA gathering is fast approaching, marking a significant milestone in our journey. We are thrilled to bring together the members of our network in a shared physical space, an occasion that underscores the formal establishment of Lisbon_AHA. This event is set to unfold on September 19th, 9:00 AM, at the Prof. Manuel Machado Macedo Auditorium (MMM) – NOVA Medical School. The event will feature distinguished speakers representing the four pillars of the consortium: Civil Society, Government and Public Entities, Academia, and Industry. They will share their insightful perspectives and innovative ideas. The schedule also boasts an engaging Roundtable Discussion. This discussion will include representatives from all active EIP on AHA Reference Sites in Portugal. Together, we will explore the vital roles these sites play in enhancing autonomy and improving the quality of life for our elderly population. Active EIP on AHA Reference Sites in Portugal The event will culminate with the presentation of the Site’s Objectives, Activities Plan, and the formal establishment of the consortium’s partnership, symbolized by the signing of the Lisbon_AHA Memorandum of Understanding. We’re thrilled to announce that the event is open to the public. To attend, please register until September 8th, through the following link: https://forms.gle/vPQq5dNfAfuBcKJaA Come join us as we engage in this transformative initiative together! Programme

RePEnSA—Portuguese Network for Healthy and Active Aging was officialy launched in July 12th. The ceremony took place at Universidade Nova de Lisboa and it was graced with the presence of Ana Mendes Godinho, Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security of Portugal and Irina Kalderon, Policy Officer Health Innovation and Ageing from European Commission. Ceremony of Formalization of RePenSa, Universidade Nova de Lisboa After the formalization of this new portuguese nertwork, formed by the 4 National Reference Centers, Porto4Ageing, Ageing@Coimbra, Lisbon-AHA and Algarve Active Ageing, it was delivered a formal document with contributions for the Active and Healty Ageing National Plan entitled “Plan of Action for Active and Healthy Ageing 2021-2030” to the Minister of Labour, Solidariety and Social Security of Portugal Ana Mendes Godinho. “This day is the guarantee that this Portuguese network for an Active and Healthy Ageing is a collective weapon at the service of all of us.”Ana Mendes Godinho, Minister of Labour, Solidarity and social security The Portuguese population is aging rapidly! And living longer does not necessarily mean living a healthier, more active and independent life.It is essential to rethink the maintenance and expansion of the current healthcare response and also to create new models of care provision that are more suitable for the next generations of very elderly people. Know more about RePenSa and his proposals with Helena Canhão, from Lisbon AHA https://youtu.be/KUavp-K_dms https://youtu.be/UTuiH6XEtZQ See the ceremony here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgav7Rtta7c Media Coverage (in portuguese) PúblicoAntena 1Sic NotíciasObservadorCorreio da ManhãSábadoNotícias ao MinutoSapoNotícias de CoimbraPostal