Intergenerational cooperation: Age as a valuable human capital in Kempten

Intergenerational cooperation: Age as a valuable human capital in Kempten

The importance of age for the community

The speech by Professor Andreas Kruse on the Bavarian City Day in Kempten has emphasized the importance of age for the community. Kruse emphasized that the human capital of age was indispensable and that people in the municipalities should be encouraged to actively get involved in public space.

integration through cooperation between old and young

A special example from Heidelberg showed how older people successfully work with younger generations to promote the social integration of refugees. This intergenerational collaboration has shown that a joint use of all ages contributes to coping with social challenges.

the dignity of age preserved

Professor Kruse advocated strengthening support for people in need of care and encouraging them to remain independent and creative in many areas. It is important to maintain your self -determination and to support you where you need help.

a new approach in nursing policy

In order to improve the quality of life of older people, Kruse proposed to provide the municipalities more funds. This would enable them to better support those in need of care and at the same time to use the expertise of the communities in nursing.

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The speech by Professor Kruse at the Bavarian City Day in Kempten has shown that age is an important resource for the community. The cooperation between old and young can master social challenges and the dignity of age can be preserved.

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