6 Amendments of Hannu TAKKULA related to 2012/2258(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to promote a new paradigm of viewing ageing as an opportunity for the future rather than a burden on society; however, emphasises that this opportunity should not be limited to technical (ICT) innovations and itstheir potential for the internal market, for EU industries and enterprises; believes it should also include a clear and unambiguous strategy to promote and formally recognise the value of older people, the value of their experience and of their contribution to society;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Supports the Commission's proposal to increase the average number of HLY (Healthy Life Years) by two years as part of the objectives of Horizon 2020; however, emphasises that to achieve this ambitious goal a life-course perspective should be applied; stresses that appropriate mechanisms should be developed so as to fully incorporate overarching policy issues into the equation, such as social security and social protection, employment and economic policies, gender equality and lack of discrimination;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Supports the Commission's approach in regard to health promotion through integrated programs, however, stresses that these programs should be evidence-based (reflecting the actual and future needs of the ageing population); furthermore, emphasises that these programs should incorporate an appropriate approach in regard to issues that are not (entirely or directly) linked to an individual's behaviour, such as, environmental conditions (air quality, noise reduction, waste management), health and safety at work (age-management, attention to ergonomics), and consumer goods (food safety);
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
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10. Encourages the Commission's ambition in regard to eHealth, making it a significant and substantial aspect of future care and cure systems; however, points out that the impact of pure technological and virtual solutions on overall health outcomes, including psychological well-being, will be limited if such solutions are to replace human interaction, that is, as in a face-to- face approach between patients and health care professionals;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
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11. Acknowledges the Commission's intention to contribute to making care and cure systems more cost-efficient; however, emphasises that the continuous increase of overall (health) care costs cannot be attributed to population ageing only; furthermore, stresses that the burden of these costs are beingshould not be put on the individual, increasingly so alone, creating a vicious circle in which people's health and well-being are being put at risk as they are compelled to reallocate their often limited resources or when they have to postpone, abandon or even restrain from treatment, assistance and adequate nutrition, which can in turn lead to ever greater health-care costs to both the individual and society;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
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16. Supports the Commission's approach in regard to age-friendly innovations; however, invites the Commission to ensure that these innovations are end-user- oriented and user-friendly; hence, invites the Commission to develop a methodology through which the current and future needs of older people can be evaluated, since features adapted to older people's needs are proven to be generally to the advantage of youngerall generations as well;