International Day of Older Persons: Calls for new care models in Spain

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On the International Day of Older Persons, various organizations and regional governments in Spain held events to promote the rights and inclusion of the elderly. The United Nations theme for this year focuses on ‘the era of longevity: rethinking systems for a longer life’, emphasizing the need to adapt social, health, and labor systems to an aging population.

In Spain, the Confederation of Organizations of Older People (Ceoma) called for a new care model that ensures dignity, autonomy, and equal rights. With life expectancy in Spain exceeding 84 years, Ceoma proposed a multi-year funding plan to increase dependency resources to 1.6% of the GDP. The organization also advocated for more realistic representations of aging to combat stereotypes.

Regional celebrations included an event in Torredelcampo organized by the Diputación de Jaén, which gathered over 300 social service users to promote intergenerationality and community building. Similarly, the Diputación de Valladolid hosted a tribute at Teatro Zorrilla for 310 seniors representing 67 municipalities, highlighting the importance of inclusive public policies.

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Ceoma · Diputación de Jaén · Diputación de Valladolid · José Luis Fernández Santillana · United Nations

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Diputación de Jaén organized an event in Torredelcampo for approximately 300 social service users. ubedabaeza-comarcal.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ceoma advocates for a new care model focused on dignified aging and autonomy. entremayores.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ceoma proposes increasing dependency funding to reach 1.6% of GDP through a multi-year plan. entremayores.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The UN theme for International Day of Older Persons is ‘the era of longevity: rethinking systems for a longer life’. www.larazon.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Life expectancy in Spain has exceeded 84 years. entremayores.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Diputación de Valladolid held a tribute at Teatro Zorrilla for 310 seniors from 67 municipalities. www.larazon.es