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Sola Mahoney

Sola Mahoney

HelpAge International Trustee and member of Ageing with a Smile, in Gambia.

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Aging in the 21st-century is both a celebration and a challenge

The gift and blessing of aging should really be a celebration for every one of us. But realistically, it cannot always be that way. For far too many older people, ageing is still a real challenge.

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Reflections and proposals for a respectful approach to the natural environment.

For many older people, digitalization does not simplify daily procedures, but rather adds new obstacles, generating anxiety and worry.

The article highlights volunteering as a driver of active citizenship, democracy, and human rights in Europe. It calls for harmonizing national regulations to advance a common European volunteering policy.