PATH - Planning Active Transitions for Healthy Aging

24/03/2026

Preparing for retirement is a shared responsibility between employees and employers — and in Europe, there is still a gap between expectations and reality.

Research shows that employers and employees often have different views on retirement. In many European countries, employers tend to expect people to work longer, while employees often prefer to retire earlier. At the same time, gaps in savings and access to pension schemes mean that not everyone feels equally prepared for retirement.

This highlights the importance of stronger collaboration:
🤝 Employers supporting longer and healthier careers
📚 Providing clear information on pensions and financial planning
🧭 Employees actively engaging with their retirement options

Bridging this gap is key to ensuring a fair and sustainable transition into retirement for everyone.

Through the PATH Project, partners from Madeira, Hungary, Cyprus, Norway and France work together to support both organisations and individuals in preparing for an active and secure retirement.

📖 Read more about retirement expectations and gaps in Europe:
https://www.etk.fi/en/topical-issues/employers-more-positive-towards-late-retirement-than-employees/

According to the study, employers’ retirement age norms differ across Europe. They are higher in countries where the statutory retirement age is higher. The retirement age norms in the Nordic…

19/03/2026

by Dr. Cora van Leeuwen, imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium. Media and digital literacy, and older adults are often seen as opposites. An examination of 20 years of newspaper articles in…

17/03/2026

Preparing for retirement today also means preparing for the digital world.

Digital skills are increasingly essential for everyday life — from accessing public services to managing finances, healthcare appointments or staying socially connected. Yet many seniors still face barriers to developing digital skills.

Studies highlight that improving digital literacy among seniors can strengthen independence, reduce isolation and help seniors fully participate in society.

Some simple steps to start building digital confidence:
💻 Explore online services (e-health, e-administration)
📱 Learn basic smartphone and internet skills
🤝 Join local digital training or community learning programmes

Retirement can be an opportunity to learn new skills and stay connected in an increasingly digital society.

Through the PATH Project, partners from Madeira, Hungary, Cyprus, Norway and France promote tools and initiatives that help people prepare for an active and digitally inclusive retirement.

📖 Learn more about digital literacy and ageing:
https://media-and-learning.eu/subject/lifelong-learning/the-reality-of-digital-ageing/

by Dr. Cora van Leeuwen, imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium. Media and digital literacy, and older adults are often seen as opposites. An examination of 20 years of newspaper articles in…

12/03/2026

Preparing employees for retirement is not just a personal responsibility, it’s also a workplace opportunity.

Offering retirement support and financial education can improve employee wellbeing, productivity and retention. In fact, companies that provide retirement benefits often see higher employee satisfaction and stronger talent attraction.

Employers can play a key role by:
✔ Offering retirement preparation workshops
✔ Promoting financial and career transition planning
✔ Supporting lifelong learning and skills development

Helping employees prepare for retirement today contributes to a healthier, more resilient workforce tomorrow.

Within the PATH Project, partners from Madeira, Hungary, Cyprus, Norway and France are working together to support organisations and workers in preparing for an active and secure retirement.

📖 Read more: https://www.socialeurope.eu/europe-must-adapt-to-its-ageing-workforce

As the continent's birth rates decline and its population ages, policymakers face the urgent task of retaining experienced workers and adapting workplaces.

28/02/2026

On Wednesday, our PATH project partners came together for a productive online meeting to review progress, coordinate next steps, and strengthen collaboration. We discussed upcoming reporting deadlines, ongoing dissemination efforts, and the launch of interviews with HR professionals to support our research phase. We also confirmed key milestones ahead, including the questionnaire closure next week and preparations for our LTTA in Cyprus this June. Exciting work continues as we move forward together! 🚀

27/02/2026

✨ Age diversity = stronger teams!
When experience meets fresh perspective, innovation thrives and decisions get smarter. 💡

Let’s build workplaces where every generation brings value to the table — because great ideas don’t have an age limit.

30/01/2026

What happens after a successful career ends?
Leading universities are already designing programs for this transition — not as retirement, but as a new life phase.
PATH explores why this matters, and what we can learn from it.

What a new life stage can teach the rest of us about how to find meaning and purpose—before it’s too late

19/01/2026

💼🌱 Science Meets Action: Why PATH Matters for Healthy Ageing at Work 🇪🇺

Recent scientific research published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior (2025) by Cui and collaborators confirms that age-inclusive workplaces are essential for successful ageing at work.

🔬 The study “Building an age-inclusive workplace for older workers” shows that age-inclusive HR practices, such as flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and supportive organisational cultures, help older workers:
✔ Maintain better well-being
✔ Balance job demands with their abilities
✔ Strengthen workplace relationships
✔ Stay motivated and productive for longer

✨ This evidence strongly supports the mission of PATH – Planning Active Transitions for Healthy Ageing.

PATH - Planning Active Transitions for Healthy Aging, builds on this scientific knowledge by helping workers aged 55+ and organisations to plan healthy, active and sustainable transitions in working life, promoting:
🔹 Age-friendly and inclusive work environments
🔹 Lifelong learning and skills development
🔹 Health, participation and quality of life at work

Cui, G., Kooij, D., Zhang, Y., Liu, D., & Pan, J. (2025). Building an age-inclusive workplace for older workers: A dual pathway of age-inclusive HR practices to facilitate successful aging at work. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 161, 104148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2025.104148

15/01/2026

Have your say in planning the future! – International survey on active aging
The goal of the PATH project is to ensure that no one has to face the challenges of aging and the gradual transition from their profession alone. We want this period to be about new opportunities rather than uncertainty.
Why are we asking for your help?
We are currently mapping out how those between the age of 55 and retirement age think about this period. What is on your mind? What are your desires and goals, and what obstacles do you perceive? Your answers will help us tailor our planned in-person and online meetings, as well as our training programs, specifically to your needs.
Important information about the survey:
· Duration: The process takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
· Full anonymity: We do not ask for personal data; responses are analyzed only in aggregate.
· Utilization: The feedback received will be used directly to develop our training program and support services.
Be a part of the European cooperation for active and healthy aging!

Dear Respondent, Thank you very much for contributing to the effectiveness and success of the Erasmus+ PATH Project with your answers. About PATH Project in a nutshell: The aim of the project is to develop, in collaboration with Hungarian and foreign partners, an innovative methodology for ageing pe...

14/01/2026

Prezado/a Participante, Agradecemos desde já a sua contribuição para a eficácia e o sucesso do Projeto Erasmus+ PATH com as suas respostas. Sobre o Projeto PATH: O objetivo do projeto é desenvolver, em colaboração com parceiros húngaros e estrangeiros, uma metodologia inovadora para pessoas ...

12/01/2026

🗳️ Véleményed számít a jövő tervezésében!
Nemzetközi felmérés az aktív idősödésről

A PATH projekt célja, hogy senkinek se kelljen egyedül szembenéznie az idősödés és a munkából a nyugdíjas életbe való átmenet kihívásaival. Szeretnénk, hogy ez az időszak új lehetőségekről, ne bizonytalanságról szóljon. 🌱

❓ Miért kérjük a segítségedet?
Segítségeddel jobban megérthetjük, mire van szükségetek az átmenet idején. Feltérképezzük, hogyan gondolkodnak az 55 év és a nyugdíjkorhatár közötti korosztály tagjai: mire gondolsz, mik a vágyaid és céljaid, és milyen akadályokat látsz. Válaszaid alapján alakítjuk ki programunkat: hogyan tudunk legjobban segíteni neked. 🧭

ℹ️ Fontos infók:
⏱️ Időtartam: kb. 20–25 perc
🔒 Teljes anonimitás: nem kérünk személyes adatokat; a válaszokat csak összesítve használjuk.
🛠️ Felhasználás: Válaszaid alapján alakítjuk ki programunkat: hogyan tudunk legjobban segíteni neked.
https://forms.gle/L7zb59gXSxWtwDWn8

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Tisztelt Válaszadó! Köszönjük, hogy válaszaival hozzájárul az Erasmus+ PATH Projekt hatékonyságához és sikeréhez. A PATH projektről röviden: Az Európai Unió Erasmus+ programja által támogatott projekt célja, hogy magyar és külföldi partnerekkel együttműködve innovatív mód...

09/01/2026

✔️ Today, the PATH project team had the opportunity to meet for the first time in 2026. During this meeting, we reflected on the LTTA hosted by the University of Madeira and shared ideas and suggestions for the upcoming LTTA, which will be organised by Emphasys in Cyprus.
✔️ We also discussed the next steps regarding the needs assessment questionnaire for people aged 55+ and the interviews we will be conducting with employers to better understand the challenges they face, as well as the good practices already in place.
✔️Stay tuned for the next steps and join us on this journey! 🌎💪🏻