Addressing Social Developments, Digitalization, and Human Rights for Older Persons: Austria's Vision for 2030
Austria's Ministry of Social Affairs outlines key priorities until 2030, focusing on the care sector, anti-poverty strategies, universal health coverage, lifelong learning, and promoting positive perceptions of aging. The plan emphasizes accessibility of housing, decent work, health services, and social integration for older individuals. Challenges include communication gaps in healthcare, affordability issues, mobility constraints, and long waiting times.
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sozialministerium.at Social Developments, Digitalization and Human Rights on Older Persons Austria s experienceand plan forthe future Christoph Angster BMASGK Prague, 01. October 2019
sozialministerium.at Today s presentation 1. Austria s priorities until 2030 2. Human Rights of older Persons 3. Intersessional Meetings ICHROP 2018,Vienna IDOP, Prague 2019 2
sozialministerium.at Austria s priorities until 2030 In Austria during the next decade until 2030 older people will increase to almost a thirdof the population.We have to focus onthe followingfive important issues: 1. The care sector -Accessibility of housing for older persons 2. Anti poverty strategy for older persons 3. Universal health coverage and social protective measures 4. Lifelong learning and participation in new technologies 5. A new culture and a positive image of ageing IDOP, Prague 2019 3
sozialministerium.at The care sector -Accessibility of housing for older persons 1. A contributor of decent work 2. Assisted living at home 3. Assisted living is not subject to any legal framework but minimal standards 4. Social & health services are available but vary, depending on the provider IDOP, Prague 2019 4
sozialministerium.at Anti poverty strategy for olderpersons It is of high importance to take part in a full time employment to avoid poverty especially of women in older age. It is also to motivate enterprises to the employmentof olderpersonsto reach the legalretirement age of 65 years. Enable on prolong full time employment Minimumincome Additional socialbenefits IDOP, Prague 2019 5
sozialministerium.at Universal health coverage and social protective measures Remaining active and healthy ageingthrough socialintegration Supportand formage-friendlycommunities Facilitate the social,economic and politicalinclusion Improve availability of health services for olderpersons IDOP, Prague 2019 6
sozialministerium.at Availability of health services for older persons What are the main obstacles for health services for olderpersons? Communication between physiciansand patients and the meaning of time Lack of affordability Mobilityissues:Dependence onyour own carisa challengeinrural areas Waiting times: Long waiting times are one the main problems in the healthcare system,especiallyfor older personsand their relatives Leaflets are difficultto understand and triggerfears IDOP, Prague 2019 7
sozialministerium.at Lifelong learning and participation in new technologies Life Long Learning to meet current and future challenges Quality assurance Low-threshold and local education offers Inter-generational projects Special offers in the field of new communication technologies. TIK Technik in K rze/ Technology briefly explained IDOP, Prague 2019 8
sozialministerium.at A new culture and a positive image of ageing Austria s senior citizens policy puts people and their abilities at the center and aims to safeguard and improve the quality of life and End older age inequality Change negative narratives and stereotypes The federal senior citizens' law and the federal senior citizens' council promote and safeguard participation possibilities IDOP, Prague 2019 9
sozialministerium.at Human Rights of older Persons Aging policies experiences an increasing globalization Inter-Ministerial cooperation is very important Support the work at Open Ended Working Group on Ageing Update of the 2012 OHCHR Study on Normative standards in international human rights law in relation to older persons. Promotion of the Working Group on Ageing at the UNECE Combine the work of regional Commissions and the OEWGA IDOP, Prague 2019 10
sozialministerium.at ICHROP 2018 Ringturm Vienna 11-12 November 2018 Panel 2 Digitalization & Education 110 Participants | 19 Speakers 36 States | 50 NGOs | 7 UN Institutions | 5 EU Organisations Confernce Declaration adopted Conference Report published IDOP, Prague 2019 11
sozialministerium.at Panel 2 A Lifelong Learning Process Digitalization & Education Human Right 26 The Right to Education Can older persons enjoy this HR? Increase physical & mental heath, avoid poverty Learning with digital assistance VR Project for responsive behaviour training, to interact with people with dementia Training & Education for older Persons French plan for inclusive digitalization, busses provide access to online services in rural areas South Korea: 4th Basic Plan for the promotion of Lifelong Learning 18-22,to provide tailored education for older persons IDOP, Prague 2019 12
sozialministerium.at Panel 2 A Lifelong Learning Process Digitalization & Education Threaths of a digitalized future: Unaffordable technology leads to exclusion & isoltation Data protection in relation to older persons needs additional clarifications & efforts Key message: We need a human rights framework that is fit for a digital world, which ensures older persons have the same rights online as they do offline. IDOP, Prague 2019 13
sozialministerium.at Conclusion Prolong independency of older persons on multiple levels Health- & care sector Labour market Education on new technologies Support international efforts IDOP, Prague 2019 14
sozialministerium.at Thank you for your attention! Christoph Angster BMASGK - V/A/6 christoph.angster@sozialministerium.at
