Résumé

In a super diverse city like Rotterdam in the Netherlands, there are 175 nationalities residing. In 2023, Rotterdam has a population of 664,071 residents. Out of this, approximately 100,000 people, or about 15%, are 65 years old and older. Due to longer life expectancy and lower birth rates, there is an aging population. The most common migration backgrounds in the municipality of Rotterdam in 2022 are Western (92,316 residents) and Other (85,779 residents). Additionally, there are labor migrants from Turkey (47,750), Suriname (52,003), the Antilles (28,004), and Morocco (46,211).These diverse groups are also growing older and require appropriate care and facilities. Non-Western older migrants often have physically demanding work histories, poorer health, and less disposable income due to a pension gap. Their final years look different from those of their parents and grandparents in a different country with children and grandchildren growing up in a different culture than their own. Many older migrants expect their children to take care of them and are reluctant to quickly utilize the neighborhood facilities. Nevertheless, it is even more important to develop suitable services for these different groups of elderly individuals so that they can participate in activities and access facilities in an accessible manner, contributing to their ability to continue living independently at home for longer. This approach also relieves the burden on their children and delays or prevents the need for more intensive care. How do you tackle this? In Rotterdam, specifically in the neighborhood of Delfshaven, there have been successful experiences with this. During this workshop, we will focus on practical examples and showcase a good provision for older migrants

Mots clés (séparés par des virgules)

elderly migrants, practical examples, diversity, equality, elderly care, access to facilities.