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Ageing & housing
The Eu population is ageing and the over 65 represent 17% of the total European population with estimation to growth to 44% by 2050. This demographic trend has moved high in the EU's agenda and is included in the EU 2020 proposal from the Commission under the flagship initiative "Innovation Union" that will foster ICT adoption to allow older people to live independently and be active in society.
To address the ageing process is therefore recognize the necessity of an integrated approach, not limited to a health or social perspective. Housing policy must also be part of this approach and must open itself up even more to the needs of a senior population which accordingly to all study in the sector wish to live as long as possible in their own home.
The provision of "flexible" and accessible homes which can allow tenants to remain independent within their own homes and to actively participate in economic, social and cultural life has long been at the center of the work of social housing organizations in the EU.
