ASSOCIATION for STRONG and HEALTHY AGEING (ASHA)
Grandparents do more than care for their Grandchildren ~sharing and teaching ideas, skills and values.
Ageism is a Global challenge: UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)
Ageism is a global challenge!
Recent Background
In May 2016, the 194 Member States of the World Health Organization(WHO) called on the WHO Director-General to develop, in cooperation with other partners, a Global Campaign to Combat Ageism.
Countries’ commitment to address ageism was again reaffirmed in the UN's Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030).
Changing how people think, feel and act towards age and ageing (ie combating ageism) is one of four action areas of the UN Decade and is highlighted as a prerequisite for achieving the other three action areas.
The Global Campaign to Combat Ageism hopes to engage governments, United Nations and other multilateral agencies, private sector (including International business associations), philanthropic foundations, non-government organizations, academic and research institutions, professional associations, youth and older people’s organizations and a range of other stakeholders.
It is critical that stakeholders from many different sectors (e. g. social services, health, education, labor, media) and disciplines drive the campaign locally, nationally, regionally and globally to reach people where they are. We would like to know who is already working to combat ageism so that we can build on what exists and join forces to create a world for all ages.
Find the REPORT HERE:
https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/2021-dha-docs/9789240016866-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=7375d0b8_7&download=true
* 1 in 2 people are ageist towards older people
Seniors are major contributors to the Tourism and Sport Industries
Cultural Differences adds to diversity and strengthens our Global Society
Elders in many cultures are respected storytellers and travellers .
First Nations' people in Australia have a strong history of respecting their elders, as keeping family history and tribal knowledge, language and traditions.
Even some religions highly place and value, Elders' wisdom, like Confucius .
The Golden Rule
Confucius’ social philosophy was based primarily on the principle of "ren" or "loving others" while exercising self-discipline.
He believed that "ren" could be put into action using the Golden Rule,
"What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others."
** We are certain, that we all age; ASHA aims to ensure, we achieve respect, support and wellness, as we age!
From the Global REPORT
* Ageism has far-reaching impacts on all aspects of people’s health - their physical health, their mental health and their social well-being.
* Ageism intersects and exacerbates other forms of disadvantage including those related to sex, race and disability
* Ageism takes a heavy economic toll on individuals and society
Ageism can be combatted
1) Policy and law
2) Educational activities
3) Intergenerational interventions
@ASHA
We seek to empower seniors encouraging and engaging in sharing ~activities (clubs, ASHA courses), knowledge, lobbying action to allow people "to stay at home" with services and to be active and productive, from joining Probus clubs to art, courses( University of the 3rd Age, ASHA courses and programs) craft , hobbies, sport and travel activities.
* Ensuring Seniors in our Communities are listened to, respected and supported.
ASHA often acts behind the scenes with Government and Business to ensure key issues are identified and acted upon. Ensuring the wisdom of the previous generations is communicated with respect and encouraging numerous pathways for Seniors to continue to contribute to their societies and play an active role .
ASHA especially empowers in 3 ways:-
# actively encouraging Government and Public Policy to act on behalf of Seniors
# engage and offer activities, courses; actively ensuring seniors join and participate in Probus Clubs(Social Community Clubs), Sporting Clubs and Education( University of the 3rd Age, plus Craft and Hobby classes)
# ensuring Grandparents are involved and ASHA encourages developers and planners, to include in Aged Care facilities, facilities for pre school and schoolchildren to facilitate Intergenerational activities from hobbies to sport( eg chess)to cooking, craft activities, fixing bikes and to lawn bowls,tennis and golf swimming enjoy activity etc)
Grandparents reflecting on Life and Lilies
Seniors bicycling and fixing their Grandchildren's bikes
Fishing for Fun
Teaching young children to fish for fun
Chess is a great game for the family, as is scrabble