The Age-Friendly University (AFU) network, led by DCU, consists of institutions of higher education who have committed themselves to becoming more age-friendly.
Joined April 2020
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Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
A little under two weeks to go to engagingageing.com with a stellar up of speakers from academia, industry and support agencies discussing the Future of Ageing and the Silver Economy. Register now. @karenmeenan3 @DCU @MWHodin @WorldBank @OECD_Social @AFUNetwork @IntFedAgeing
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Delighted to welcome the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign @Illinois_Alma to the Age-Friendly University Global Network which now has 78 members globally. Read about their work here:news.illinois.edu/view/6367/… @IntFedAgeing @WHO
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Thanks to @ASEAN today for the warm welcome as we talked about @AFUNetwork. Impressive range of initiatives & opportunities for age inclusivity in higher ed across the 10 countries, 13 universities & 12million students. Special thanks to Dr. Alexander Flor @upsystem for invite
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
A wonderful interesting and inspirational artist. Age does does not stifle creativity. fb.watch/67viu-pmzO/ @BealtaineFest @AgeFriendlyIrl @seniorsparl @activeirl @AFUNetwork
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
#Riddle time🧐What spice will you find in #lussebullar?
a) Cardamom
b) Cloves
c) Ginger
d) Saffron
😊Do you know the answer? Leave a comment!
Last week, the answer was: #MARSEILLE 🐟
#Bouillabaisse is a #traditional Provençal #fish stew coming from the port city of Marseille.
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Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Wonderful age inclusive events articulating personal accounts of Covid from staff, students & AFU participants. Intersectionality often excludes age and its important we look at inclusivity as a whole picture and not just a part of the picture. @DCU @AFUNetwork #AWorld4allAges
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Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
How will you be attending the 15th Global Conference on Ageing #RightsMatter? Visit ifa2021.ngo today to learn more about the #IFAConf2021.
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
'We lack data on the real number living with #dementia in Ireland’.
A National Dementia Registry would create a framework for reliable, accurate, valid and timely dementia data, writes Louise Hopper for @RTEBrainstorm. @DCUPsychology @DCUFSH
Read: bit.ly/3w5Mizc
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
.@agefriendlydcu is delighted to mark @BealtaineFest - the world's first national celebration of creativity in older age - with a four day virtual event taking place from Mon, 24th May - Thurs, 27th May. Register now:bit.ly/33nKx3R #DCUAFUmarksBealtaine.
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
A great achievement @AFUNetwork well done
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Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Super afternoon of debate and discussion with members of the Age-Friendly University Global Network Seminar " COVID 19 Adapting and Innovating in Age-Friendly Universities" with partners from @ASU_DCU_THEP @UM_coaging @DCU @AFUNetwork @AgefriendlyAcademy
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Learn about how to improve the quality of life of long-term care residents through social interventions, discuss how clinicians can integrate palliative care into long-term care and more by registering for this master class!
LEARN MORE here: ow.ly/MqhR50Edssm
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
We have the pleasure to invite you to the final online event of the SEFAC (Social Engagement Framework for Addressing the Chronic Disease Challenge) project ✅Friday April 16th 2021.
✅Please register via bit.ly/3rjC4bK
✅More info: sefacproject.eu/final-event/…
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
In this week's IFA Global Café, Ms Margaret Gillis, President at International Longevity Centre Canada, will lead a discussion around the Lessons and Actions From the 11th Session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing. Register here: ow.ly/CHWJ50EfvN3
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
In this week's IFA Global Café, Dr Tara A. Cortes, will lead a discussion about the critical roles of geriatric nursing, and how professionals need to focus on education of health to improve the future care of older people. Register here: bit.ly/3shGZLl
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Resources you may be interested in!
How to keep the conversation about ageism going?
🔖 Global report on ageism:
apps.who.int/iris/handle/106…
📑 Executive summary of the report:
apps.who.int/iris/handle/106…
🛠️ Tools for your own conversations:
who.int/publications/m/item/…
Let's keep in touch!
#AWorld4AllAges #AgeingEqual
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
✅Catalogue of good practices 👉
The present catalogue of good practices is a collection of numerous successful initiatives implemented by civil society organisations in Europe in response to the outbreak of the #COVID19 pandemic
eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/p…
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
80 year old woman granted patent which creates a foundational change in how we communicate, delivering video to any cell phone on demand. mailchi.mp/2d737e24c831/80-y… @DCU @AFUNetwork @IntFedAgeing
Age-Friendly University Global Network retweeted
Wonderful news- the @AFUNetwork is gaining interest in Indonesia. Debate and discussion this am on challenges and opportunities of being an AFU. Looking forward to increased membership in Asia. @ACAP @DCU @urindo_official @Respati_Jakarta @MoEC_Indonesia
