Titre : | Unifying Generations : Building the Pathway to Intergenerational Solidarity |
Auteurs : | Edwards Lifesciences (Nyon, Suisse) |
Type de document : | Rapport |
Année de publication : | 2022/06 |
Description : | 16p. / fig, carte |
Langues: | Anglais |
Mots-clés : | Seniors ; Personne âgée ; Génération ; Relation intergénération ; Perception ; Numérique ; Sondage ; Recommandation ; Europe |
Résumé : | The European population is ageing. By 2040, 155 million people are expected to be over- 65.i This demographic change is often referred to as a challenge, but we believe that this description ignores the considerable benefits that society can gain from an experienced, active and engaged 3rd generation. Above all, this group can play a pivotal role in building greater intergenerational cohesion. This is not just our view; it is what the 12,850 respondents to our first ever Unifying Generations Survey indicate.In this report, based on this survey across six European countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the UK), we learnt that the population aged above 65 is active as carers, volunteers, and wise mentors. They provide essential financial support and are at the heart of their families and societies. Moreover, the younger generations value greatly the contribution that senior people make in their lives, and they appreciate their friendship and support. Unsurprisingly, we learnt that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the interactions between the generations, and the impact was felt even more heavily by the younger generations.As we build back after the pandemic, it is time to stop talking about generational conflict and value the benefits that come from intergenerational solidarity. It seems clear that our senior population can be the catalyst for unif ying our society through unifying our generations.So, why is this subject important to Edwards Lifesciences? Our company was founded on a classic example of intergenerational solidarity. A retired engineer, Lowell Edwards, partnered with a young surgeon, Albert Starr, to pioneer the first successful heart valve replacement. In the intervening 62 years, our focus has been on developing innovative therapies for structural heart disease, which is largely a condition of senior people. We want these patients to recover fully and rapidly so that they can play that essential role in society. In other words, this initiative springs from our commitment to the patients we serve and illustrates our aspiration to create a community unified in its mission to improve quality of life around the world.With this report, we aim to celebrate the critical role the older generation plays in our society – whether at home, in the workplace, or in the wider community. Their contribution remains underestimated while the younger generation strongly value their skills and support. I would like to thank the advisory committee, whose wise counsel has helped us to shape the survey and the resulting report that you read today.The report is a first step of what we call our Unifying Generations Initiative. It creates the foundation for future actions to enhance intergenerational solidarity, underlines the mutual respect and value of younger and older generations, and demonstrates the start of a path towards an age-friendly society. [Foreword] |
En ligne : | https://www.edwards.com/ch-en/aboutus/unifying-generations/ |
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