Help Quote by Alexander De Croo
“The over-60s have to be seen less as receivers - of welfare, of help - or targeted consumers, and more as participants, both in our economy and our society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Economic Forum, 2021
Older adults should be viewed as active contributors, not just beneficiaries or consumers.
In simple terms: Older adults are participants.
Engage seniors in economic and social roles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workforce planning
- volunteer programs
- education
- health services
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What roles can seniors play in your community?
- How can policies better support active aging?
Societal attitudes may resist change.