Intergenerational Relationships in Ageing Societies Petr Wija Department for Social Services and Social Inclusion Policy Ministry of Labour and Social.

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Intergenerational Relationships in Ageing Societies Petr Wija Department for Social Services and Social Inclusion Policy Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Czech Republic November 23, 2009, Geneva 2nd Meeting of UNECE WG on Ageing

Intergeneretional solidarity No less difficult concept than „justice“ etc. Limited role of scientific evidence - Value-based and cultural issue (Does exist „ideal“ level of interdependence? Is interdependence good or bad?) Strong public support, but difficult to translate into concrete policy

Intergeneretional relationships Macro x micro level (social transfers, community and family ties) „Intergenerational politics“ – (more oriented on family and individual, or generations/social groups and income „solidarity“ within and between them) Part of social cohesion (a sign or source)? Is „age-friendliness“ and age-inclusive society alternative concept or part of the concept? In which areas „generations“ have real relevance as policy issues?

Intergenerational relationships and „absolute“ and „relative“ ageing Challenge of structure, challenge of numbers – more frail people, people with dementia Statistical (demografic) age ratios x economic, social ratios – key to address social, economic (health, educational) ageing („real“ ratios) „Sandwich generation“ (unsupported by evidence) - concepts mongering „Dependence on care“ - social and cultural construct (what we see as positive or negative)

Age groups or ageing? Are there interests of „age groups“? Is ageing about older people, children, women, families? What then means „ageing mainstreaming“? It is NOT about choice between age groups, it is about linkages important for well-being of all individuals and communities across life course. Ageing is about human life and human societies and communities. Populations are people with values, priorities and options for policies...

Intergenerational political and media d iscourse Public health success (opportunity, reform, investment) Pension and health (fiscal) time bomb (reform of financing)

Intergenerational relationshipsin in changing contexts X pension, health system, labour market, family...

Intergenerational political and media d iscourse Presenting PAYG health and pension system as intergenerational redistribution (technically) or as social insurance with income „solidarity“ („philosophically“) plays major role....

Image of ageing Portraying ageing as crisis is against MIPPA intention to address opportunities and promote human-rights

Rethinking „ageing and family“ „Older persons“ are often isolated as group outside family and other contexts (e.g. 2nd demographic forum: „Better societies for families and older persons“) x Ageing families (communities) etc. In relation to ageing, family requires re- thinking no less than social protection, health, education, environment and other issues

Is ageing about older persons? What is international policy on ageing about? What is relation between population and human rights issues? Is „society for all ages“ about equality between age groups or about adjusting to ageing for the benefit of whole societies? Can adjusting to ageing be possible without meeting major potential and needs of seniors (ourselves in seniors years)?

Human rights and ageing? Ageing as result of development x as challenge for development (= need for policy FOR development) Demographic ageing is not only reason to address human rights of seniors internationally (other changes, ethic of longevity) Crisis in dignity and meaning (ethics of longevity) Rights of other groups (women, children, disability) - not mixed up with „population structural policies“ (responses to migration x rigths of migrants) Instead, general human rights are developed to specific areas, vulnerabilites, and concerns of particular groups

Is ageing about older persons? Accomodate to ageing (longer lives) often means to accomodate older persons potential FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY OF ALL AGES Ageing policy is not discriminatory „saving“ on seniors to meet negatively portrayed demographic development

Structural and rights perspective Health – sustainable x recognising frailty in old age (RIS etc.) Adjustment key systems – to be more productive etc. (be employable, not to be discriminated for the benefit of ageing individual and ageing society) Balance, reinforcement, not conflict

Intergenerational perspective - bridging generations Holistic approach (integrity, continuity of life, of community) Gender perspective across life course and intergenerational issues It means that poverty and broader human rights and opportunities for women, children, etc. are addressed

Intergenerational perspective - bridging generations Supportive environment, incl. social networks, impact on need of care by other persons Community – age friendliness (social connectedness, participation) Healthy ageing Life course (opportunities for healthy life accros life span)

Issues addressed and comments Coresidence not preferred, rather separate housing with social contacts (coresidence related to level of development, to type of housing, culture) Support for norms of family obligation tends to be lower in generous welfare states (what is cause, what consequence?) Is social policy decreasing solidarity and family expectations? Not helping families (informal carers) to care is not measure to support intergenerational solidarity

Strenghtening Intergeneretional Ties Two concepts – –projects linking generations – in education, housing, volunteering etc. –broader – social connectedness, age friendly design of opportunities to socialize and connect (age friendly cities)

Issues addressed and comments Is there correspondence between public opinion and policies? (is there link between problems and public opinions?) - Voices of informal carers rarely heard and represented... Dramatic shifts in the balance between old and young, the worlds of younger age groups are profoundly changed? (Is there balanced relationship? Is agening bringign intergenerational conflict and burden?)

Some policy options and gaps Gender and paid work (traditional roles kept in families in policies, daily housework, care and full employement) Social services for families improve quality of life and care for seniors Employment, awarness about age freindly employment options (legal options x real options)

Some policy options and gaps Informal care – difficult to „measure“ (data, definitions, values, comparability, methodology) More than 80% of care for older people is provided by a family (EUROFARMCARE, Holmerova, 2004) Growing emphasis on individuality and lifestyle activities Gap between family rhetoric and family support Employment, income, lack of services in community, migration Respite services NGOs, civil society, ICT - decreasing dependency on family or professional care

Some policy options and gaps Care allowance based on assessment of self-care and self-sufficiency activities (ADL, IADL) Care allowance can be used to „pay“ for informal care Informal carers (registred as caregivers for persons receiving care allowance) - social and health insurance paid by state Care period reflected in pension scheme (entitlements)

Czech EU presidency – Prague declaration Balance between family care, health and welfare support are key components in the maintenance of interegenerational solidarity within families Generate further knowledge about the dynamics of families with older members and the identifcation of risk factors for mistreatment. Facilitate families in their caregiving role by developing services, work friendly policies, and further the development of a continnum of support including Long Term Care Promote a comprehensive policy agenda combining family policy and aging policies

Prague declaration Understanding of the systems and dynamics influencing behaviour is much more advanced for other parts of the life course- for example childhood- and it is time for old age to catch up. The complex systems of intergenerational relationships, in families, workplaces and in communities. The adaptation of organisational cultures, in public and business sectors, to periods of rapid demographic change. The relationship between human rights, social inclusion and elder mistreatment. The philosophical meaning of longevity and later life

Thank you for your attention

REFERENCES Global Age-friendly cities: Guide (WHO) Active Ageing: Policy Framework (WHO) Life-course Approach to Health (WHO) Solid facts (social determinants of health) (WHO).....