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UvH leads European research into the position of elderly people living independently


10 november 2020


The University of Humanistic Studies, together with European partners, will soon start a study to improve the position of elderly people living independently in European societies. The project SEE ME. Social inclusion through Meaningful Ageing is led by Prof Anja Machielse, and funded by the European Union.


This European research project seeks to improve the position of elderly people living independently in European societies. The goal is to improve their social inclusion and to better understand their potential for personal growth. The research focuses specifically on their social needs and their need for a meaningful life.


The knowledge produced by the research will serve as input for the development of training programmes for various (occupational) groups: volunteers and professionals in care and welfare, as well as managers and policy makers.

Anja Machielse (University of Humanistic Studies) is responsible for the conceptual studies and a state-of-the-art analysis with respect to the elderly’s social needs, need for a meaningful life, talents and dreams.


All reports and training programmes will be made available in Dutch, English, Spanish, German and Italian.

The University of Humanistic Studies, together with European partners, will soon start a study to improve the position of elderly people living independently in European societies. The project SEE ME. Social inclusion through Meaningful Ageing is led by Prof. Dr. Anja Machielse, and funded by the European Union.