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Intuition Robotics is the company behind the robot named ElliQ

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Could tailored AI robots help alleviate the loneliness epidemic?

The company behind the robot claims more than 90 per cent of its users report lower levels of loneliness.

22/12/2023

Tackling social isolation: Northern Europe steps up to the challenge

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Tackling social isolation: Northern Europe steps up to the challenge

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

A vast European project is underway in seven countries across the North of Europe, to combat isolation by promoting inclusion. We take a look at the results in Norway.

23/10/2023

The European Union's population is projected to peak around 2026 and then gradually decrease.

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Brussels sounds alarm about EU's rapidly ageing population

The European Union's rapidly ageing population threatens to undermine the bloc's competitiveness, exacerbate labour shortages, inflate public budgets and deepen regional inequalities.

11/10/2023

At what age are we at our happiest? Researchers in Germany have conducted an extensive lifespan satisfaction study to try and provide some answers.

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New study attempts to identify at what age people are happiest

The research, which is published in the academic journal Psychological Bulletin, is based on 443 samples from studies with a total of 460,902 participants.

22/09/2023

What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

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What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

In this episode of Smart Health, we travel to Ireland to hear from a family whose life was turned upside down by Alzheimer's and find out what the EU is doing to help the 8 million Europeans who suffer from the disease.

07/09/2023

Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

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Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

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Gerry Paley and his wife Nuala speak to Smart Health about how their lives have changed since he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago.

07/09/2023

Over 65s in Spain could benefit from 2 euro cinema tickets.

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Spanish PM wants to give €2 cinema tickets to the over 65s

The scheme is part of Pedro Sanchez's plan to 'convert culture into a state policy' and combat a rise in sedentary lifestyles, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

16/05/2023

The mare Dounka making her visits at the retirement home in France

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Not horsing around: Meet the Spanish mare helping the elderly

A Spanish mare called Dounka offers the residents of a retirement home in France regular visits and brings 'good vibes' and improved 'well-being'.

31/03/2023

How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

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How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

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The European Care Strategy aims to provide better access to long-term care and better working conditions for carers.

22/02/2023

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Greying but staying: The Europeans still working in their 70s

The EU’s average legal retirement age is 64, yet many Europeans are still working past the age of 65 and even 75.

22/02/2023

This Swedish nursing home is helping residents spice up their sex lives

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This Swedish nursing home helps residents spice up their sex lives

“It's not just about sex. It's about closeness”: This retirement home encourages residents to nurture their sex life with the help of a “pleasure basket”.

13/02/2023

World's oldest person, Sister Andre, has died aged 118.

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World's oldest person dies aged 118

Sister Andre died in the early hours of Tuesday morning at her retirement home in France. Last year she had survived contracting COVID-19 The world's oldest person is now María Branyas Morera who is aged 115 and lives in Spain.

18/01/2023

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France to push back retirement age from 62 to 64

France is postponing the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030. Elisabeth Borne, the Prime Minister, presented the pension reform on Tuesday, a key campaign promise of President Macron.

10/01/2023

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Russia

Deadly fire kills 20 at 'illegal' Russian shelter

Investigators think a faulty stove was cause of the fire, and have detained a man in connection with their investigation.

24/12/2022

Taxi drivers take the elderly for a drive through Madrid to show them the lights

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Madrid’s taxi drivers provide a Christmas journey for the elderly

Madrid’s taxi drivers taking part in the Taxiluz initiative drive the elderly around Spain’s capital to see all the Christmas decorations and lights for free

21/12/2022

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Adult learning centres in Spain make lifelong learning a reality

According to the Ministry of Education, there are some 200,000 adult education students in Spain.

15/12/2022

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Ukraine

War is taking the heaviest toll on the old in Ukraine , says Amnesty

The UN's Human Rights Office says that between February and September, the over-60s accounted for 34% of civilians killed in Ukraine

07/12/2022

Police were alerted to an incident in the centre of Weiden in der Oberpfalz on Tuesday.

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Germany

Woman held on suspicion of injuring three with 'sword-like object'

The 65-year-old suspect was detained by passers-by until police arrived at the scene.

23/08/2022

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Small boy becomes star of pope's weekly audience

A small boy surprised audiences at the Pope's weekly audience.

17/08/2022

Intuition robotics' 'ElliQ' robot is seen at the company's offices in Ramat Gan, central Israel.

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800 robot companions trialled in New York to tackle elderly loneliness

The ElliQ device can carry out daily check-ins with users and remind them to take their medication.

31/05/2022

Elderly people

Meet 'Viv,' an AI companion that could help comfort dementia patients

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Could tailored AI robots help alleviate the loneliness epidemic?

Tackling social isolation: Northern Europe steps up to the challenge

Brussels sounds alarm about EU's rapidly ageing population

New study attempts to identify at what age people are happiest

What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

Spanish PM wants to give €2 cinema tickets to the over 65s

Not horsing around: Meet the Spanish mare helping the elderly

How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

Greying but staying: The Europeans still working in their 70s

This Swedish nursing home helps residents spice up their sex lives

World's oldest person dies aged 118

France to push back retirement age from 62 to 64

Deadly fire kills 20 at 'illegal' Russian shelter

Madrid’s taxi drivers provide a Christmas journey for the elderly

Adult learning centres in Spain make lifelong learning a reality

War is taking the heaviest toll on the old in Ukraine , says Amnesty

Woman held on suspicion of injuring three with 'sword-like object'

Small boy becomes star of pope's weekly audience

800 robot companions trialled in New York to tackle elderly loneliness