Active Ageing
Resource Type: National institute for public health - project AHA.SI
The goal of the AHA.SI project is to lay the groundwork for integration into the “Strategy” in three key areas: extending working life and deferred retirement, led by IER; promoting active and healthy aging to support an active and healthy life in later years, led by Emonicum; and supporting independent living at home and long-term care, led by SSZS. The development of measures, indicators, and recommendations for reforms will be based on a review of professional literature and examples of best practices from Slovenia and abroad, while the involvement of numerous stakeholders will ensure that different perspectives are considered and enhance the feasibility of the proposed solutions in Slovenia. The project’s long-term goal is to enable all residents of Slovenia to enjoy a more active and healthy old age through targeted measures and improved integration of health and social care systems with local communities.
Resource Type: website - physical activities promotion for free exercises for older adults
The Free Active Ageing Exercise Programme promotes healthy, active, and independent ageing by offering free, professionally guided physical activities for older adults across Slovenia. The programme is accessible to people of all fitness levels and includes varied exercises adapted to their needs. It also supports sports organisations with funding, professional guidance, promotion, and organisational assistance. Its main goals are to increase physical activity among older people, raise awareness of the benefits of regular exercise, encourage social interaction, and improve access to high-quality recreational programmes throughout Slovenia.
Emotional Well-Being
Resource Type: On-line brochure
This NIJZ brochure, developed within Slovenia’s MIRA National Mental Health Programme, provides practical guidance on promoting mental health and well-being among older adults. It highlights protective factors such as physical activity, healthy nutrition, quality sleep, positive relationships, social participation, and an active lifestyle, while also explaining how to recognise signs of mental health difficulties and when professional support may be needed.
Resource Type: Collection of papers
This collection of papers was prepared following a 2024 meeting of the Public Health in Intersectoral Policies group, focusing on the mental health challenges faced by older people and their families. It highlights effective support approaches, reducing stigma around ageing and mental health, and strengthening the role of communities and professionals in promoting older people’s emotional well-being.
Intergenerational Exchange
Resource Type: Research-based Project
The project Digital Inequalities and Older Adults in Slovenia examined barriers to digital inclusion among people aged 55 and over, including limited digital skills and unequal access to online services. It evaluated digital literacy measures, developed tools for assessing different levels of the digital divide, and produced recommendations for more accessible, older-adult-friendly digital public services in Slovenia.
Resource Type: Presentation
This presentation by Prof. Marko Radovan explores the use of digital tools in the education of older adults, highlighting their potential to support learning, independence, social connection, and cognitive well-being. It covers tools such as podcasts, artificial intelligence, online courses, and virtual communities, while also stressing the importance of digital skills, media literacy, active participation, and appropriate teaching methods.
Developing Digital Skills
Resource Type: Research-based Project
The project Digital Inequalities and Older Adults in Slovenia examined barriers to digital inclusion among people aged 55 and over, including limited digital skills and unequal access to online services. It evaluated digital literacy measures, developed tools for assessing different levels of the digital divide, and produced recommendations for more accessible, older-adult-friendly digital public services in Slovenia.
Resource Type: Presentation
This presentation by Prof. Marko Radovan explores the use of digital tools in the education of older adults, highlighting their potential to support learning, independence, social connection, and cognitive well-being. It covers tools such as podcasts, artificial intelligence, online courses, and virtual communities, while also stressing the importance of digital skills, media literacy, active participation, and appropriate teaching methods.
Preventing Fake News
Resource Type: Webpag
Cyber Safe Senior is an educational initiative that helps older adults use the internet and digital services more safely and confidently. It provides practical learning materials on topics such as phishing, online shopping scams, privacy, password security, text-message fraud, and other digital risks, while strengthening digital skills and supporting safe, independent participation in the digital world.
Resource Type: Webpage
The Varni na internetu initiative encourages intergenerational support to improve online safety among older adults. It provides practical guidance on secure device settings, passwords, backups, recognising phishing and fraudulent messages, protecting personal and financial information, and safely using online services, helping families support older relatives in becoming more confident and secure internet users.
AI
Resource Type: Platform
Sonček is a Slovenian-language AI assistant designed specifically for older adults, with a simple interface, large text, voice interaction, and easy-to-understand responses. It can help with everyday tasks such as writing messages, explaining complex information, using digital devices, finding recipes or travel ideas, translating text, and understanding official documents, supporting greater digital confidence and independence among older people.
Resource Type: Research paper
The paper “Empowering Older Employees in the Age of Artificial Intelligence through Lifelong Learning” examines how AI-driven changes in the workplace affect employees aged 50 and over. Based on a systematic literature review, it highlights lifelong learning, digital skills development, flexible training, and employer support as key factors in helping older workers adapt to new technologies, remain employable, and reduce the risk of digital exclusion or early retirement.
Financé par l'Union européenne. Les points de vue et opinions exprimés n'engagent que leurs auteurs et ne reflètent pas nécessairement ceux de l'Union européenne ou de l'Agence exécutive européenne pour l'éducation et la culture (EACEA). Ni l'Union européenne ni l'EACEA ne peuvent en être tenues pour responsables. Numéro de projet : 2024-1-SE01-KA220-ADU-000250055
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