Two weeks ago we led a professional forum with two workshops in Budapest, Hungary. This was for the lovely community of one of our strategic partners, SignCoders, who we are coordinating a 2 years long Erasmus+ project, “DigInclude – Developing Digital Skills in Disadvantaged Groups” with. The topic therefore was given: Digital Inclusion. From the process ofContinue reading “How to be really inclusive? The learning from an inclusive workshop on inclusivity…”
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Would you like robots to care for and look after you in your old age?
That is one of the questions that often arises in our communities. Yes? Why? No? Why not? Nursing and caring robots…?! Is this a curse or a blessing? Let’s think about this together a bit! Sophia, the humanoid robot, which the Hong Kong company Hanson Robotics promised to start mass-producing in 2021, can provide elderlyContinue reading “Would you like robots to care for and look after you in your old age?”
UnfOlding – The current (toxic) narrative of ageing
Everyone wants to live long… but no one wants to grow old. Since conscious ageing and shifting the narrative of ageing became my life mission and my main professional occupation 8 years ago (at the age of 42), I have never had any problems with starting a conversation with people I didn’t know. People ofContinue reading “UnfOlding – The current (toxic) narrative of ageing”
Leny 80 – Those Whose Footsteps I Want to Follow
Lighthouses. They live among us. Perhaps they lack lanterns, but their smiles, their words, their entire beings radiate energy, joy of life, and a desire to live. They appear as relatives, neighbours, or as teachers, and though often not consciously acknowledged in our daily lives, they wield a significant impact on us. Sometimes they becomeContinue reading “Leny 80 – Those Whose Footsteps I Want to Follow”
Conscious Ageing Club – Will robots care for us?
After the summer holiday, we are eager to continue our Conscious Ageing Club (online). Last time, we began a conversation about AI and digital solutions, as well as their impacts on conscious aging. (If you missed the conversation, you can read some of the insights here: https://hekate.foundation/2023/06/05/conscious-ageing-club-we-kicked-it-off/). It became apparent that this is such aContinue reading “Conscious Ageing Club – Will robots care for us?”
One wholesome response to the mental health crisis
Among many other crises (climate, care, housing) we also face a mental health crisis. While mental health cases and issues quickly rise, available support, staff and funding are in decline. According to Martin Price, vice president of Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement in Europe: “The OECD estimates that mental health disorders cost Europe overContinue reading “One wholesome response to the mental health crisis”
P-AGE / Intergenerational and Age-Friendly Community Platform
The P-AGE project (Pécs* Intergenerational and Age-Friendly Community Platform) has been launched through a partnership between the Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation and the Pécs Community Foundation. For the first time in human history, 4-5 generations are living together on Earth. Europe has never had as many people over the age of 75 as it doesContinue reading “P-AGE / Intergenerational and Age-Friendly Community Platform”
UnfOlding / conscious ageing and conscious living in a digital society
To equip for conscious ageing and conscious living in a digital society The UnfOlding project has distinct focuses: Creating a dedicated community of adult learners from The Netherlands and Hungary, fostering ongoing dialogue, long-term community learning, and co-creating progressive community initiatives. Strengthening the strategic cooperation between Hekate Conscious Ageing Foundation and Jánoshida Municipality in promotingContinue reading “UnfOlding / conscious ageing and conscious living in a digital society”
Ageing consciously in a digital and AI driven world?
Our World is changing at an unexpected speed. Digital solutions are replacing services previously provided by humans. Many of us do banking, shopping, and working online. As a result, post offices, bank branches, and even pubs are closing down in many cases. Healthcare and elderly care are more and more digitalized. AI is now usedContinue reading “Ageing consciously in a digital and AI driven world?”
UnfOlding – We worden allemaal ouder
Een tweedaagse workshop in de LekPoort Vianen over ouder worden We worden ouder dan ooit. En oud worden is toch een beetje een taboe onderwerp. Oud worden is enerzijds een heel mooi proces van groei en ‘becoming’ en anderzijds ook een proces van loslaten en verlies. We leven in een digitaal tijdperk, waarin we “meerContinue reading “UnfOlding – We worden allemaal ouder”
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