Older people
Empowerment and social inclusion of older people.
Demographic changes and an increased life expectancy mean that European countries are witnessing an aging population. For a number of years, the King Baudouin Foundation has been committed to the elderly and issues that affect them, such as early and personalised care planning, palliative care and dementia. Numerous philanthropists, also concerned about the quality of life for the elderly, work at our sides.
Our activities
- investigating, on a regular basis, the needs of people aged 60 and over in order to better anticipate and answer their needs
- investing in the adoption of the Tubbe model, a participatory model of management based on relationships and developed for use in care homes
- investing in the primary care and quality of life for people needing support and care at home, including the elderly
- support for the development of housing specially designed for the elderly
- in partnership with other European foundations, strengthening social inclusion of people with dementia.
Older people is part of the programme Health
Calls for projects
Marie-Thérèse De Lava & Robert Schneider (Funds Marie-Thérèse De Lava & Robert Schneider)
Grant for research in geriatric medicine
Selection announced
Funds Marie-Thérèse De Lava and Robert Schneider
Grant to encourage geriatricians to develop their research career
Selection announcedGrantees
CPAS de Trooz
To provide emergency assistance to single-parent families affected by the floods to enable them to restore their homes, preserve their children and survive
Commune de Baelen
Financial intervention for the victims of the floods in the municipality of Baelen.
CPAS Plombières
As part of the "Floods" appeal, support was given to two families from Plombières who were victims of the floods in July 2021. The payment of the amounts was made by the Plombièr…
Publications & data
Partnerships, missions, specific initiatives
Funds and philanthropic tools
Stories
Care home with a vision on quality care refuses to be overwhelmed by virus
Older people
“We put even more emphasis on contacts between the residents and contacts with care staff.”
A combat game against COVID-19
Older people
"This game is a good way to raise awareness among the personnel and residents about the risks associated with not respecting hygiene rules."