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PATH - Planning Active Transitions for Healthy Aging We believe ageing is about change, not decline. DISCLAIMER: Funded by the European Union. Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

PATH works with employers and communities to help people 55+ stay active, curious, and connected through learning, mentoring, and real-life experiences.
📘 Learn more. 🌐 Engage. 🤝 Join the PATH! PATH – Planning Active Transitions for Healthy Ageing – is a 30-month Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in Adult Education (KA220-ADU), running from September 2025 to February 2028. The project supports people aged 55+ in staying active, curious, and connected through learning, mentoring, and real-life experiences. PATH promotes active ageing and lifelong learning while helping employers and policymakers build inclusive, age-friendly environments. It turns the later stages of life into a time of growth, confidence, and contribution — for individuals and for society. Through self-assessment, tailored training, mentoring, and learning-by-doing, participants explore their strengths and design personal pathways for career, learning, and social participation. At the same time, PATH works with employers to recognise experience, build intergenerational collaboration, and adapt workplaces to support longer, healthier working lives. The project also brings together research, best practices, and digital tools to make learning accessible and engaging. Its outcomes will include a methodological handbook and policy recommendations that help extend the approach to national and EU levels. By the end of the project, PATH will have created a transferable model for active ageing that strengthens well-being, supports workforce participation, and encourages social connection. In doing so, it aims to inspire employers, policymakers, and educators to make age-friendly change a lasting reality across Europe. PATH is implemented by a partnership of five organisations: Cogito Alapítvány (Hungary), Emphasys Centre (Cyprus), E-Seniors (France), Universidade da Madeira (Portugal), and Nord Universitet (Norway).

📘 Learn more. 🌐 Engage. 🤝 Join the PATH! Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

28/10/2026

„Szeretem anyáékat - meséli a kliens - Csak néha azt érzem, hogy sosem elég, amit adok. Ha nem megyek hétvégén, anya megsértődik. Ha nem tudok segíteni, jön, hogy ők bezzeg mindig ott voltak nekem. Ha máshol töltjük a karácsonyt, az is baj. Tudom, hogy rengeteget dolgoztak értem, sok mindenről lemondtak. Ezért olyan nehéz nemet mondani. Néha már akkor bűntudatom van, ha csak arra gondolok, hogy otthon maradnék. Mintha az életem egy részével tartoznék nekik. És mi lesz, ha egyszer tényleg szükségük lesz rám? Ha már most sem bírom?”

A gyereknevelés nem kölcsön, amit később vissza kell fizetni. Az étel, az otthon, a biztonság és a gondoskodás nem szívesség, hanem szülői felelősség. A gyerek nem kéri az életet, a szülő dönt a gyerekvállalásról, innentől kezdve a felelősség is a szülő oldalán van. Lehet hálásnak lenni, szeretni a szüleinket, és örömmel segíteni nekik. De a hála érzés, nem tartozás. Régen rossz az a felfogás, amikor valaki azért vállal gyereket, hogy legyen, aki gondoskodik róla öregkorában. A gyerek nem a mi jövőbeli gondozási tervünk. Amikor a „mindent megtettünk érted” érv lesz arra, hogy felnőttként mindig rendelkezésre álljon, a szeretet mellé beköltözik a bűntudat. Egy idő után már nem az a kérdés, szeretne-e menni, segíteni, telefonálni. Hanem hogy meg meri-e engedni magának, hogy ne tegye.

Érthető, hogy félünk az öregedéstől, a magánytól, a kiszolgáltatottságtól. De a gyerekünk nem azért születik, hogy megvédjen ezektől. Saját élete lesz, saját határai, és néha nemet mond. Ez nem feltétlenül elutasítás. Az időskori biztonságunkhoz nekünk is kapcsolatokat kell építenünk, készülnünk kell rá, és szükség lehet társadalmi segítségre is. A szülő-gyerek kapcsolat felnőttkorban már nemcsak abból él, amit húsz éve tettünk érte, hanem abból is, ahogyan ma bánunk egymással. Talán az egyik legnagyobb ajándék, amit adhatunk a gyerekünknek, hogy szabadon jöhessen vissza hozzánk. Ne azért, mert muszáj, vagy mert gondoskodnia kell rólunk, hanem mert jó velünk lennie.

Are organisations prepared to support the transition to retirement?Within the PATH project, 30 employers and HR managers...
27/10/2026

Are organisations prepared to support the transition to retirement?

Within the PATH project, 30 employers and HR managers from France, Hungary and Portugal shared experiences of supporting older workers and longer working lives.

One finding stood out clearly: while many organisations offer wellbeing, training and workplace support initiatives, few have structured approaches to preparing employees for retirement.

Employers with experience of retirement preparation activities reported benefits such as:

• Greater confidence among employees
• Better planning for retirement
• Improved knowledge transfer
• Easier workforce planning

Several interviewees suggested that retirement preparation should begin years before retirement and address both practical and psychosocial aspects of the transition.

Does your organisation have a structured approach to supporting employees as they approach retirement?

🧠💪 A stronger body, a sharper mind at any age!How can physical activity and brain training work together to support heal...
19/10/2026

🧠💪 A stronger body, a sharper mind at any age!

How can physical activity and brain training work together to support healthy ageing?

🌍 TRain4Brain is an inspiring good practice from Portugal, developed by the University of Beira Interior. The programme combines physical exercise with cognitive stimulation to help older adults maintain their physical abilities, mental engagement and independence.

Its evidence-based approach also supports people experiencing mild cognitive decline.

🔎 Learn more about TRain4Brain:
https://www.ubi.pt/Noticia/7649

✨ Looking for more inspiration? Explore other recommended good practices on the PATH website!

👉 https://www.onthepath.eu/

💼 Over 50, experienced – and struggling to find a job?Nearly 1 million people aged 50 to state pension age in the UK wer...
16/10/2026

💼 Over 50, experienced – and struggling to find a job?

Nearly 1 million people aged 50 to state pension age in the UK were struggling to find work at the end of 2025, according to research by the Centre for Ageing Better.

A recent article in The Guardian reveals the personal stories behind these figures. One 59-year-old jobseeker submitted 598 applications and received just 8 interview invitations, despite decades of professional experience.

Age discrimination often goes unnoticed, making it even harder for experienced professionals to understand why opportunities remain out of reach.

🌍 At PATH, we believe that experience, skills and the willingness to contribute deserve recognition at every age.

🔎 Read the full article and discover why creating age-inclusive workplaces matters:

👉 https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/sep/17/over-50s-reveal-trying-to-get-a-job-applications-interviews

Explore more insights on active ageing and inclusion:
👉 https://www.onthepath.eu/

How can organisations benefit from an ageing workforce?As part of the PATH (Planning Active Transition for Healthy Aging...
14/10/2026

How can organisations benefit from an ageing workforce?

As part of the PATH (Planning Active Transition for Healthy Aging) project, interviews with 30 HR managers, employers and business leaders in France, Hungary and Portugal explored the inclusion of workers aged 55+.

A key finding was that older workers are widely viewed as a valuable resource. They are valued for their:

• Experience and expertise
• Loyalty and commitment
• Stability and resilience
• Organisational knowledge
• Ability to mentor younger colleagues

Many interviewees described older workers as important knowledge holders who support continuity, mentoring and intergenerational learning.

The findings also suggest that many older workers remain in employment because work provides purpose, social connection, professional identity and opportunities to contribute.

How does your organisation recognise and make use of the knowledge and experience of older workers?

Good Practice Spotlight | Digitalise Me 💻Digital inclusion plays an important role in supporting active ageing, independ...
14/10/2026

Good Practice Spotlight | Digitalise Me 💻

Digital inclusion plays an important role in supporting active ageing, independence and social participation.

The Erasmus+ Digitalise Me project offers a valuable example of how tailored educational resources and practical teaching methods can help older adults strengthen their digital competences.

Its approach provides useful inspiration for adult educators, NGOs, community organisations and other stakeholders working to promote lifelong learning and social inclusion.
https://digitaliseme.eu/

🌍 At PATH, we highlight good practices that can inspire new approaches to active and healthy ageing across Europe.

🔎 Read more about Digitalise Me and explore other recommended practices on the PATH website: https://www.onthepath.eu/

What does preparing for the future mean for an organisation?It also means thinking beyond the next few months or years a...
04/10/2026

What does preparing for the future mean for an organisation?

It also means thinking beyond the next few months or years and considering what happens when an experienced employee approaches the transition into retirement.

We are delighted to announce that six major Hungarian employers have joined the PATH programme**:

✈️ Lufthansa Technik Budapest
📱 Magyar Telekom
📮 Magyar Posta
🤝 Újbuda Social Services
🏦 K&H Bank
🏛️ Municipality of Törökbálint

Their participation sends an important message: active ageing is not only a personal matter. Employers also have an important role to play** in helping people aged 55+ prepare consciously for the next stage of their lives, while at the same time retaining the knowledge and experience they bring to their organisations.

This is what PATH, Journey towards Active Ageing, is about.

People aged 55+ do not simply join another training programme. At the heart of PATH is their own personal plan: What do they want from the next stage of their lives? How do they want to remain active and independent? What would they like to learn, explore or achieve?

Following the introductory programme, a mentor supports participants in developing and implementing their plan. Optional learning modules, online talks and other opportunities complement the process. The goal is not a certificate, but realistic, personal plan for an active and healthy future

For employers, PATH also addresses important organisational questions: how to create more age-friendly workplaces, retain organisational knowledge, support intergenerational knowledge transfer, and develop more flexible transition models for older employees.

Six very different organisations, six different workplace cultures, one shared recognition: preparing for active ageing is worth doing in time.

And we are very happy to be working with them on this journey.
PATH – Journey towards Active Ageing
Don’t just wait for change. Plan your own path.

🌐 [www.onthepath.eu](http://www.onthepath.eu)

Hat nagy magyarországi munkáltató csatlakozott a PATH programhoz!Nagyon örülünk, hogy a Lufthansa Technik Budapest, a Ma...
04/10/2026

Hat nagy magyarországi munkáltató csatlakozott a PATH programhoz!

Nagyon örülünk, hogy a Lufthansa Technik Budapest, a Magyar Telekom, a Magyar Posta, az Újbudai Szociális Szolgálat, a K&H Bank és Törökbálint Önkormányzata is fontosnak tartja, hogy munkatársaik tudatosan készülhessenek életük következő szakaszára.

De miről is szól a PATH?

Arról, hogy az 55+ életkor nem egy lezárás, hanem egy új életszakasz kezdete lehet, amelyre érdemes tudatosan készülni.

A PATH programban nem kész recepteket adunk. Segítünk abban, hogy minden résztvevő kialakítsa a saját tervét: hogyan szeretne aktív, egészséges és önálló maradni, mit szeretne tanulni vagy kipróbálni, milyen célokat szeretne megvalósítani, és milyen lehetőségei vannak ehhez.

A program nem ér véget egy képzéssel. A résztvevőket mentor is segíti, hogy a tervből valódi következő lépések legyenek.

Közben a munkáltatókkal is azon dolgozunk, hogy az 55+ munkatársak tapasztalata, tudása és munkaképessége minél tovább értéket teremthessen, és könnyebb legyen az átmenet a munkában töltött évekből a következő életszakaszba.

Mert a jövőt nem akkor érdemes elkezdeni tervezni, amikor már elérkezett.

🌱 PATH – Utazás az aktív idősödés felé

Ha Ön vagy a környezetében valaki 55+ és már gondolkodik azon, mi következik a munkával töltött évek után, a PATH program éppen ebben segít.

🌐 [www.onthepath.eu](http://www.onthepath.eu)
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02/10/2026

💼 The most expensive business risk probably isn't staff turnover. It could be losing decades of experience overnight.

Every time an experienced employee retires without passing on their knowledge, organisations lose more than a team member. They lose technical expertise, trusted client relationships, problem-solving abilities and practical know-how that has been built over years. These elements cannot be replaced quickly.📚

This challenge is becoming increasingly urgent. Europe's population is ageing, retirement rates are rising, and many sectors are already facing labour and skills shortages.

💡 📈 This is where active ageing becomes a business strategy, not just a social goal.

Supporting employees aged 55+ to continue learning, share their expertise, mentor younger colleagues, and remain actively engaged in the workplace helps organisations strengthen knowledge transfer, improve workforce resilience, and prepare for smoother transitions. It also enables older employees to remain engaged, confident, and professionally fulfilled for longer, benefiting both the individual and the employer.🧠🌱

In this context, employers who invest in knowledge transfer, upskilling, and age-inclusive workplaces will be better prepared for the future than those who don't.⏳

🤝 The PATH - Planning Active Transitions for Healthy Aging project encourages employers to rethink ageing in the workplace and supports adults aged 55+ navigate the transition towards retirement with confidence, purpose, and new opportunities.

Learn more about the project: 🔗https://www.onthepath.eu

Gymwear brands are missing a huge opportunity. Millions of active adults over 50 feel invisible in sportswear ads — desp...
02/10/2026

Gymwear brands are missing a huge opportunity.
Millions of active adults over 50 feel invisible in sportswear ads — despite being one of the fastest‑growing, highest‑spending consumer groups.
Age representation isn’t just fairness. It’s smart business.

Polling from our Age Without Limits campaign reveals that consumers aged 50 and above feel overlooked and neglected by gymwear brands.

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