In a world where demographic change is reshaping societies at an unprecedented pace, initiatives that respond with care, creativity, and long-term vision are more important than ever. The work of the Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation stands as one such initiative. One that has steadily evolved and, most recently, taken a meaningful new step forward.www.consciousageing.hu OriginallyContinue reading “A growing movement from the Netherlands to Hungary: the expanding vision of Conscious Ageing”
Category Archives: Conscious Ageing
Promoting self-care and combating ageism: Hekate and Haleon join forces for a healthier, more active ageing Europe
UPDATE: we are happy to announce that the Dutch Hekate Foundation expanded its scope and impact. From September 2025 we now have an official presence in Hungary, too. To see how this program is evolving, visit our Hungarian organisation here: https://consciousageing.hu/eletplusz-haleon-hekate/ At the Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation, we believe that healthy ageing begins with empoweringContinue reading “Promoting self-care and combating ageism: Hekate and Haleon join forces for a healthier, more active ageing Europe”
Caring Europe, Caring Communities; Partners connecting…
Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation Participates in the “Caring Communities” Interreg Project The Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation (HCAF) is proud to be part of the international collaboration in the “Caring Communities” Interreg project, with the Hungarian National Association of Local Authorities (TÖOSZ) as a key partner. This initiative focuses on creating sustainable, supportive environments for olderContinue reading “Caring Europe, Caring Communities; Partners connecting…”
How the European centrum and the peripheries can work together to tackle multiple crises
Elderly Care-Based, Silver Economy-Based, and Active Ageing -Based Regional Development in Poor Rural Areas in the Central European Region Written by Kinga Milankovics and ChatGPT together Contents: Introduction Demographic and Economic Context Elderly Care as a Catalyst for Growth The Silver Economy as a Driver Active Ageing and Community Engagement Sustainable and Circular Practices OpportunitiesContinue reading “How the European centrum and the peripheries can work together to tackle multiple crises”
Community-Based Answers to Conscious Ageing
Join us for an informative discussion on the vital role communities play in supporting Conscious Ageing and re-enforcing intergenerational co-creation. We’ll explore de challenges our communities are facing today and the opportunities that the demographic change brings us. Key Topics: – The benefits of community-driven approaches to ageing. – Conscious Ageing as an engine toContinue reading “Community-Based Answers to Conscious Ageing”
Bridging Generations: Advancing Conscious Ageing in Communities
When we founded the Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation, our primary mission was clear: to create positive social change. This mission has driven our ongoing efforts to explore and create opportunities related to conscious ageing and conscious living for individuals, organizations, and communities. We are committed to making a positive impact. In recent years, we haveContinue reading “Bridging Generations: Advancing Conscious Ageing in Communities”
Fostering Mental Health and Well-being with Social Permaculture: The Social Peas Project of Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation
Between 2021 and 2024 the Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation (HCAF) together with the Erasmus+ project partners has made significant strides in addressing social isolation and mental health among ageing and elderly individuals through its social permaculture project called Social Peas. By integrating principles of permaculture, the project has successfully created a multifaceted approach to enhancingContinue reading “Fostering Mental Health and Well-being with Social Permaculture: The Social Peas Project of Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation”
Navigating Conscious Ageing in Relationships
Conscious Ageing is my profession, and that brings a wonderful benefit; my own life has become my primary research field. While a surgeon can never operate on themself, I have the opportunity to examine my own life situations, viewing them through the lens of Conscious Ageing. What greater art could there be than nurturing meaningful,Continue reading “Navigating Conscious Ageing in Relationships”
When a project won’t just end…
We started our DigInclude project 2 years ago. While it’s coming to its official end, we are far from really ending it. It is just impossible not to carry with a different meaning of work – and life, too. It is impossible not to build on all the learnings we experienced, and not to leaveContinue reading “When a project won’t just end…”
How to support mental health with (social) permaculture (online event)
We are currently facing turbulent times marked by numerous crises, including those related to care, climate, housing, ecology, and mental health.
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