Promote Healthy Aging in Finland
Organization information
International Blue Cross
Location: Bern, Switzerland
Summary
There is a growing aging population in Finland. By 2060 every 4th person will be 65+. Research shows that 62% of the Finnish aging population uses alcohol and 8% of these abuse it. Exceessive alcohol use in the elderly leads to loneliness, accidents, mixing with medication, binge drinking and using alcohol as self medication. The Finnish Blue Ribbon has created groups to train professionals and offer peer support, advice and information to the aging population.
Project locations
Finland