Listening to anticipate: the needs and expectations of the over-50s in Bizkaia

Demographic change and increased life expectancy present new social, economic and public policy challenges. To anticipate these, it is essential to listen to the public themselves.

This conference, organised by the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, presents the main findings of the Study on the needs of the population aged over 50 in Bizkaia, an evidence-based study that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the perceptions, expectations and demands of this key demographic group.

In addition to the presentation of the study, a panel of experts will analyse the results from various academic and applied perspectives, providing insights to guide policies on longevity and the demographic challenge.

Among the participants is our colleague Elena del Barrio, Director of Social Policies and Contexts at Matia Institute and author of the first chapter of this study, with a text on ‘Ageism and the experience of ageing’.

Programme
10:30 Welcome reception (coffee)
11:00 Opening remarks

Naiara Artaza. Director of Longevity and Demographic Challenges. Department of Social Action. Provincial Council of Bizkaia

11:15 Presentation of the study

Raquel Sanz. Research officer. SIIS – Social Research and Information Service (Eguía-Careaga Foundation)

11:45 Expert Panel

Elena del Barrio. Researcher in social gerontology. Matia Institute
Raquel Sanz. Research Officer. SIIS – Social Research and Information Service (Eguía-Careaga Foundation).
Lucía Gorjón. Researcher. ISEAK Foundation.
Matxalen Legarreta-Iza. Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Social Work. University of the Basque Country / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU).
Moderator: Joseba Zalakain. Director of SIIS – Social Research and Information Service (Eguía-Careaga Foundation)

13:30 Cocktail reception