Older people

Empowerment and social inclusion of older people.

Demographic changes and an increased life expectancy mean that European countries are witnessing an aging population. For a number of years, the King Baudouin Foundation has been committed to the elderly and issues that affect them, such as early and personalised care planning, palliative care and dementia. Numerous philanthropists, also concerned about the quality of life for the elderly, work at our sides.

Our activities

investigating, on a regular basis, the needs of people aged 60 and over in order to better anticipate and answer their needs
investing in the adoption of the Tubbe model, a participatory model of management based on relationships and developed for use in care homes
investing in the primary care and quality of life for people needing support and care at home, including the elderly
support for the development of housing specially designed for the elderly
in partnership with other European foundations, strengthening social inclusion of people with dementia.

Older people is part of the programme Health

Grant for research in geriatric medicine

Grant for research in geriatric medicine by the Funds Marie-Thérèse De Lava & Robert Schneider

See the call

Selection announced

Funds Marie-Thérèse De Lava and Robert Schneider

Grant to encourage geriatricians to develop their research career

See the call

Selection announced

Ministère de la Communauté germanophone / Robert-Schuman-Institut

RSI Eupen - A heart for children

Health Social engagement

Support for children and young people from socially and financially disadvantaged families so that they have equal opportunities.

LFV VoG/Stundenblume

Stundenblume' project: Digital coach needed for seniors in the eastern Belgium

Health

earmark 4 volunteers and 4 tablets to check whether older people in the German-speaking Community still need free digital coaching, as was the case during the Covid period.

Kathleos VoG

Tubbe, phase II: coverage of coaching costs for in-depth sessions

Health

Fund in-depth Tubbe sessions with the original coach, for 4 teams (2x2 h + 4 h preparation/follow-up with coach/management) and 4 h for 70 members of staff.