SAFE project in the “Expert on Air”podcast: Is intergenerational cooperation a salvation?

Our Interreg CB project’s SAFE expert Tiina Tambaum joined the “Expert on Air” podcast to discuss how older people can participate more actively in social life. The Tallinn University’s podcast provides an overview of the current situation, future trends, and practical solutions that will help improve the inclusion of people in our society regardless of their age. Tiina Tambaum explores questions such as is older people involvement in work, community and political life sufficiently accessible? And if not, what could help them better apply their skills and knowledge and what is societies role in this process?

The program discusses age-friendly organizations – what employers can do to offer better conditions to older workers and what steps have already been taken. In addition, it takes a closer look at community work, which plays a major role in the social inclusion of older people. Estonia has a long tradition of cultural work, but how can community work be made more person-based and effective? The ABCD model of community work can offer new solutions that will help improve the inclusion of older people in Estonian society.

Tiina Tambaum is a lecturer in social gerontology at Tallinn University Haapsalu College. The episode explores how opportunities for older adults are supported in Estonia and what more could be done to ensure they have a greater role and confidence in everyday life.

The episode is available in Estonian with English subtitles provided by the Interreg Central Baltic. Click here to listen.