Atlantic believes that all older adults have the right to health and economic security as well as to advocate for a better quality of life for themselves and others.
In the three countries where the Ageing Programme operates – Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the United States – many older adults confront social and economic challenges that limit their full participation in society and impede their ability to enjoy sound health and economic security. To improve the lives of these older adults, Atlantic believes it is essential to identify and address specific structural barriers and support older adults and others who are challenging them and advocating for change.
The Ageing Programme focuses on key issues confronting older adults in each country, including poverty, gender, race, religion, failing health and geographic isolation. The programme engages a range of partners, including older adults themselves, particularly those with low incomes and chronic illness.
To address these challenges, the Ageing Programme focuses on three complimentary areas:
- Improving economic and health security through effective advocacy and policy strategies
- Strengthening the voice and social action of older people for social justice
- Building a more enduring capacity of the age sector.
