10 Amendments of Cristina GUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES related to 2012/2258(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
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 its 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; stresses the scope for gaining great societal value from the demographic dividend of older generations;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to listen to elderly people in terms of providing companionship through social programmes where young people would engage with elderly people and receive in return their value and experience; civil society support for the EIP is necessary in terms of giving a more significant level of care through various foundations and associations;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
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 discrimination; urges Member States to develop systems to inspect and monitor elder abuse and establish associations to aid victims of elder discrimination;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Takes the view that a comprehensive policy for a healthy workforce, requires reforms in employment standards to support work while receiving pensions, the adaptation of cities and making homes more comfortable and accessible, training of professionals and experts, integration of civil society in caring for the elderly, health care and proximity to ensure adequate support for daily food, personalised care and companionship;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. eHealth technology should not diminish the trusting relationship between elderly people and health care professionals;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges the Commission's objective to deal with legal and regulatory uncertainties and market fragmentation; however, stresses that in these matters the needs of the population should be prioritised over internal market demands, and that the competences of national, regional and local governments in regard to health and social protection should be recognised, respected and complied with, without compromising the need to invest in community-based care schemes;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the Commission's approach in regard to active ageing and independent living, more specifically, its comprehensive view on the role and importance of ‘place in ageing’ as the radius or perimeter in which people live their lives increasingly contracts as they age, and as older people tend to prefer living independently for as long as possible; stresses the need to encourage older people to live in their own homes for as long as viably possible to reduce disturbance to their normal routine, both physically and mentally.
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the Commission's aim towards the creation of age-friendly environments so as to avoid older people's potential and (remaining) capacities being hindered by their surroundings; however, stresses that these surroundings should be understood in a broad context, not only incorporating the built urban environment but also the social, psychological, cultural and natural environment; this urban environment should guarantee elderly persons greater accessibility to the benefits of living in a densely populated area by virtue of easier access to vital amenities;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses the need for balance between rural and urban areas in terms of care for elderly persons; technological innovations through ICTs should address the challenges of mobility faced by older people living in rural areas;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Reinforces the possibility of offering informal training to younger generations in order to provide common service care to elderly people;