Active Ageing in Malta

Maureen Azzopardi

Local Councils’ Association

Ageing Population

Population of 413,609.0085,000 persons over 60 years of ageBy the year 2020 the percentage should reach

24% of the whole population

Life Expectancy

77 years for Males82 years for women

Active Ageing

Increase the age of retirement from 61 to 65 years;

Life-long learning – evening courses in collaboration with Local Councils;

Skills training courses by the Employment and Training Corporation;

ICT Training

Education

Universita tat-Tielet Eta’ was founded in 1993 650 participants annually Around 11,000 in 15 years Vast courses offered

Day Centres

14 day centres across Malta Activities vary from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podologist,

physical activities which consist of daily keep fit sessions, quizzes, crosswords, dominoes, chess and bingo

They annually organise "Jum Sports Ghall-Anzjani" where the elderly members meet together and participate in this event;

Visits by students are organized so as to exchange Elderly wisdom and youthful vitality

Elderly Homes

Outings Good Friday Apostles Table Good Friday Procession Easter Sunday Procession Gozo trip Lejla Maltija End of summer party Day for the Older persons Christmas Season Opening Activities Christmas party Home anniversary party Photographic Competition

Elderly Homes

Culinary Sessions Yoga Sports Day Carnival party Fun Walk Talent Show Tai Chi Lessons

Thanks for your attention

Maureen AzzopardiLocal Councils’ Association

mazzopardi@lca.org.mt