On the World Day for the Eradication of Poverty, AGE warns of the increase in social isolation and loneliness of older persons in the COVID-19 crisis, which is aggravated by the socio-economic conditions in which they live. We also call for specific policies to support older jobseekers during the recovery, as increased poverty and social exclusion also affect older persons relying on precarious jobs to improve their income.
Poverty Watch Main Findings
Most affected groups
Older people
Informal carers
Women
Main priorities
The EU and member States must do their utmost to reduce waiting periods for all kinds of medical interventions and to encourage citizens not to delay seeking medical help if needed.
Contact details
AGE Platform Europe
Avenue de Tervueren 168, Box 2
1150 Brussels, Belgium