Amazingly, the Dutch rate their health care very highly. They must have low expectations. The Netherlands was number one on the Euro Health Consumer Index in 2015 for its health care system. It has also been listed in the top 3 European countries since 2005. It may be the best system in terms of economics. However, I’m not so certain it works well for everyday patients.
Note EU-Digest: Apart from the high deductable, the monthly contribution is also too high and there are no breaks for the older above 65 year of age seniors. In that case America's medicare insurance is a great deal for senior citizens and is not available to Seniors in the Netherlands.
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Healthcare in the Netherlands: Is it really that good? – DutchReview
Showing posts with label Senior Citizens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Senior Citizens. Show all posts
8/16/21
6/30/20
USA: Social Security is under pressure, senior citizens are battling a health crisis — it’s not easy aging in America - by Alessandre Malito
Many Americans rely on Social Security for a majority of theirretirement
income, yet the future of the program is riddled with uncertainties.
And right now, senior citizens are disproportionately affected by the
health risks posed by COVID-19.
And there are numerous ways to improve the lives of olderAmericans, said Max Richtman, president and chief executive officer ofthe National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
Read more at :
Social Security is under pressure, senior citizens are battling a health crisis — it’s not easy aging in America - MarketWatch
And there are numerous ways to improve the lives of olderAmericans, said Max Richtman, president and chief executive officer ofthe National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
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Social Security is under pressure, senior citizens are battling a health crisis — it’s not easy aging in America - MarketWatch
12/16/13
Netherlands: Senior Citizens turning to the Internet:: Rapid increase internet usage among older people
The share of 65 to 75-year-olds in the Netherlands active on the internet has more than doubled since 2005. Internet usage in the Netherlands in this age category is among the highest in the EU. More and more older people use the internet to access online calling, shopping and banking services.
In 2013, eight in ten 65 to 75-year-olds reported to access the internet occasionally, more than twice as many as in 2005. The number of people indicating to have accessed the internet recently (during the past three months) has risen proportionately. More than half (55 percent) of 65 to 75-year-olds access the internet almost every day, nearly four times as many as in 2005, when only 15 percent in this age group were regularly online. With 87 percent, the share of 12 to 65-year-old daily internet users is still significantly higher.
In 2012 - the most recent year for which European figures are available - 74 percent of Dutch individuals aged between 65 and 75 indicated they had accessed the internet at least once. This share is nearly twice as high as the EU average. Together with Luxembourg, Sweden and Denmark, the Netherlands ranks high on the list representing internet usage among older people. In other Western-European countries like Germany, Belgium and France, the number of older people with internet experience is much lower.
Since 2012, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also interviews people in the highest age category (75 years and older). Internet usage in this group is significantly lower than among 65 to 75year-olds. This year, 39 percent of over-75s reported they had accessed the internet occasionally and 20 percent were online every day. The corresponding rates for 2012 are 34 and 16 percent respectively.
Read more: CBS - Statistics Netherlands : Rapid increase internet usage among older people
In 2013, eight in ten 65 to 75-year-olds reported to access the internet occasionally, more than twice as many as in 2005. The number of people indicating to have accessed the internet recently (during the past three months) has risen proportionately. More than half (55 percent) of 65 to 75-year-olds access the internet almost every day, nearly four times as many as in 2005, when only 15 percent in this age group were regularly online. With 87 percent, the share of 12 to 65-year-old daily internet users is still significantly higher.
In 2012 - the most recent year for which European figures are available - 74 percent of Dutch individuals aged between 65 and 75 indicated they had accessed the internet at least once. This share is nearly twice as high as the EU average. Together with Luxembourg, Sweden and Denmark, the Netherlands ranks high on the list representing internet usage among older people. In other Western-European countries like Germany, Belgium and France, the number of older people with internet experience is much lower.
Since 2012, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also interviews people in the highest age category (75 years and older). Internet usage in this group is significantly lower than among 65 to 75year-olds. This year, 39 percent of over-75s reported they had accessed the internet occasionally and 20 percent were online every day. The corresponding rates for 2012 are 34 and 16 percent respectively.
Read more: CBS - Statistics Netherlands : Rapid increase internet usage among older people
8/15/12
EU- Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012
As part of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012, the European Commission is launching the European Year 2012 Awards in order to celebrate organizations and individuals that promote active ageing through their activities.“Workplaces for all Ages”: This category recognizes the best initiatives by employers, trade unions and not-for-profit organizations that promote better working conditions for older employees.
“Towards Age-Friendly Environments”: This category recognises outstanding initiatives by regional or local authorities that create an inclusive and accessible local environment which facilitates active ageing and has a positive effect on health and on the quality of life of all generations.
“Social Entrepreneurs”: This category recognizes the most successful initiatives undertaken by social entrepreneurs in promoting active ageing and solidarity between generations.
“Reporting on Ageing and Relations between Generations”: This category recognises journalists whose work has made a significant contribution to a better understanding of the challenges presented by an ageing society and how they can be tackled, thus raising the level of the public debate and promoting better policy making.
“Life Story Challenge”: This category celebrates the life stories of older people. Members of the younger generation are invited to tell the story of an older person (a family member, neighbor, friend, etc.) and present the noteworthy contribution the "active ager" is making in the family, in society, or at work.
“Generations@school Competition”: Launched in March 2012, this competition invites all schools in Europe to open the doors of their classrooms to older people. Children and older people have the opportunity to reflect together on what they can learn from each other and how to work together for a better future. Participating schools can upload photos on a dedicated website by 30 June 2012. The most creative intergenerational projects will be recognized.
More information on the Awards and on how to participate is available on the award website http://europa.eu/ey2012/. The competition is open until 1 September 2012
EU-Digest
6/12/11
US Elections: Analysis: Seniors may swing 2012 vote on Medicare revolt n- by Mark Egan
Elderly voters who turned against President Barack Obama's Democrats last year for tampering with Medicare are now threatening to punish Republicans in 2012 elections over their plans to scale back the health care program for seniors.
For more: Analysis: Seniors may swing 2012 vote on Medicare revolt | Reuters
For more: Analysis: Seniors may swing 2012 vote on Medicare revolt | Reuters
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