Tag Archives: health

On the way to COP21

Posted on 17. November 2015 by birgit

Climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century. Green Seniors are on the way to Paris. Walking for Climate change together. WHO | Health and Climate Change: Road to COP21 http://www.who.int/globalchange/global-campaign/en/

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First time informell carers in Austrian Parliament

Posted on 17. October 2013 by birgit

Because the government benches in Austrian Parliament is just released, we have to occupied on the future of nursing. © Parlamentsdirektion/Bildagentur Zolles KG/Jacqueline Godany The largest informally carer group in Austria – the caring relationship people – got full attention. … Continue reading →

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Germany, Berlin: Too many drugs prescribed to older people

Posted on 5. July 2013 by birgit

According to the drug report of the health insurance Barmer GEK (German national health insurance), one third of senior citizens are being prescribed more than five drugs daily. Among older seniors, those between 80 and 94, every other takes this … Continue reading →

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Senior Rights

Posted on 22. October 2012 by birgit

The European Green Seniors have been part of the European Green Party Council for the past five years – as observers. They present their political programmes for older people to a green public and discuss important topics for the future … Continue reading →

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Aspects of poverty: Life in a wheelchair

Posted on 19. August 2012 by birgit

Green Academy Bodjak, Hungary 4 August 2012 Aspects of poverty: Life in a wheelchair Zoltan Vincze, media artist Birgit Meinhard-Schiebel, spokesperson of the Green Seniors, Vienna Berta Halmos, moderator Presentation of a film by Zoltan Vincze “Life in a wheelchair”, … Continue reading →

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Von der Liebe, dem Leben und dem Sex im Alter/ Love, life and sex in the age

Posted on 2. July 2012 by birgit

Die Lust der Frauen Von der Liebe, dem Leben und dem Sex im Alter Sehr offen und erfrischend direkt erzählen Frauen über den Umgang mit ihrem alternden Körper und ihre sexuellen Bedürfnisse. Sie setzen sich dabei über gesellschaftliche Schranken ebenso … Continue reading →

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Best website for 50+politics in Europe: AGE

Posted on 12. June 2012 by birgit

 AGE Platform Europe is a European network of around 165 organisations of and for people aged 50+ which aims to voice and promote the interests of the 150 million senior citizens in the European Union and to raise awareness on the issues that … Continue reading →

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Men`s Health Report (Germany)

Posted on 17. December 2010 by birgit

Here is the explanation by German scientists why women live longer, but also remain healthy longer than men. The fact that German men in the average get 77 years old, but die 5 years earlier than women is described by … Continue reading →

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Fringe Meeting Tallinn 2010

Posted on 16. November 2010 by birgit

13th European Green Party Council Meeting Estonia/ Tallinn / 8-10 October 2010 / Meriton Conference Hotel / Room Koidula Fringe Meeting Start: 17.40h End:  19.40 h 20 Participants, see list attached Minutes taker: Ute Schmitz Leader of the Workshop: Birgit … Continue reading →

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