Around 150 delegates from 20 diferent countries will be participating in the fourth conference of the European Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (EAHSA) which will be held in Malta on Thursday and Friday.
This year is the "European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations." Active Ageing is defined by the World Health Organisation as "...the process of optimizing opportunities of health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. It allows people to realise their potential for well-being throughout their lives and to participate in society according to their needs, desires and capabilities, while providing them with adequate protection, security and care when they need assistance..."
The EAHSA conference will discuss latest developments in the area of active ageing, particularly better ways to connect and support care and service providers and to improve the quality of life for older persons.
EAHSA also aims to contribute to the quality, accessibility and financial sustainability of the care systems for older persons in the European Union and associated states.
EAHSA is recognised by the European Commission as the platform of providers in the ageing industry and is affiliated with the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA). It represents more than 2,500 providers spread in 15 different countries, ranging from Norway to Malta and from Ireland to the Russian Federation.
The Malta conference, at Le Meridien Hotel, St. Julians,will be hosted by CareMalta Ltd. CareMalta Group is the pioneer of private care for older persons, leading the industry since 1992.
Minister for Justice, Dialogue and the Family Chris Said will be delivering the opening speech while the closing of the conference will be addressed by John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy.