Activities of Nessa CHILDERS related to 2010/2084(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European initiative on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias - Asthma inhalers (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on a European initiative on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias PDF (190 KB) DOC (119 KB)
Amendments (21)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
– having regard to the Council Recommendation on measures to combat neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer's, through joint programming of research activities, and the Council conclusions on public health strategies to combat neurodegenerative diseases associated with age and, in particular, Alzheimer’s disease,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the findings of Alzheimer Europe’s EU project EuroCoDe (European Collaboration on Dementia) (2006/2008) financed by DG Sanco and the World Alzheimer Report 2009 released by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) in the context of World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September 2009,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to European Parliament Resolution on the long term care of older people (B7-0491/2010)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to European Parliament own-initiative report on the role of women in an ageing society (A7-0237/2010) ,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the number of people suffering from neurodegmenerative diseasetias in Europe is estimated to be 8.67.3 million, with Alzheimer's accounting for the vast majority of those cases; whereas neurodegmenerative diseasetias represent one of the main causes of disability and dependence in the elderly, and whereas the number of people suffering from these diseases is expected to rise dramatically by 2020, owing to increased life expectancy and a decreasing ratio of working to retired populations,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas this number of people affected almost trebles when one takes into account the number of informal carers of people with dementia ;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the population of Europe is ageing, with persons aged over 80 constituting the fastest-growing cohort in most European countries, whereas there is a decreasing ratio of working to retired populations, and whereas dementia is therefore expected to be one of the main challenges for healthcare systems, including informal care and long-term care facilities, in the coming decades,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the population of Europe is ageing, with persons aged over 80 constituting the fastest-growing cohort in most European countries, and whereas dementia is therefore expected to be one of the main challenges for healthcare and social systems, including informal care and long-term care facilities, in the coming decades,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas dementia is not only a devastating disorder for the patients themselves, but also a very heavy burden placed on the shoulders of the patients‘ relatives, given the emotional, physical and financial difficulties faced by the relatives and friends of those affected by all types of dementia, and whereas in every family with a patient, on average three persons directly bear the brunt, meaning that an estimated 19 million Europeans are directly affected by dementias, (It is useful to include this statistic as it shows the wide-reaching nature of Alzheimer's and other dementias.)
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. Whereas nutrition is a key determinant of both physical and mental health and current research suggests that diet may be a significant causal factor in the development of Alzheimer's.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Suggests that the Commission considers promoting a 'Carers Day' (as done in France) in order to raise awareness of and recognise the crucial role of formal and informal carers across Europe;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the European Commission, the Council and Member States to take into account the specific needs of women, who account for twice the amount of sufferers and a disproportionate amount of carers, in the areas of medical and social research, health, employment and social policies;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Stresses the need for actions which do not just focus on drug-based treatment of Alzheimer's once the condition has developed, but also on preventative measures, including diet and nutrition, to reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's; calls for extensive research into the effects of diet and nutrition on Alzheimer's and for advice, including nutritional advice, on preventing the disease to be developed and disseminated to the public through awareness raising campaigns.
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Council, European Commission, European Parliament and Member State governments, as employers themselves as well as decision-makers, to include the ‘dementia dimension’ in flexible European work policies, pension and retirement policies as well as in the framework for action for older people in the European Pact for Mental Health and Well-Being; encourages Member States to consider official paid leave for carers similar to existing paid parental leave;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recommends that the European Commission examine how EU initiatives in the field of rights of people with dementia, including the use of advance directives (living wills) and the issue of guardianship systems can be extended.
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages Member States to develop services with the core principle of maximising coverage and ensuring equity of access, to benefit people with dementia regardless of age, gender, wealth, disability, and rural or urban residence; encourages Member States to take action to tackle those factors which impact unequally on the health of the population in a way which is avoidable; encourages the European Commission and Member States to further develop the collection of data on health inequalities;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Calls on Member States to be aware of the preventative treatment that helps slow the onset of dementia as well as ensuring access to affordable, quality care for sufferers; highlights for Member States that such services need to be protected at a time of fiscal consolidation across Europe;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 j (new)
Paragraph 11 j (new)
11 j. Reminds the Commission of the 2006 Bowis report calling on employers to introduce "Mental Health at Work" policies as a necessary part of their health and safety at work responsibility, with a view to ensuring the best possible incorporation into the labour market of persons with mental disorders, and that these policies should be published and monitored within existing health and safety legislation; reminds the Commission that the parliament is still awaiting for these policies to be published
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages Member States to develop information campaigns for the general public and for specific groups such as schoolchildren, health care professionals, and social workers, comparing and exchanging experiences on support measures for family carers, patients‘ associations and non-governmental organisations by promoting the publication and distribution of information pamphlets, including online, concerning the training and organisation of voluntary workers and legal, psychological and health assistants both at home and at day centres by promoting or setting up Alzheimer's associations to enable those concerned to exchange experiences; highlights the importance in all awareness and education campaigns of the ability to recognise the symptoms of dementia;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the European Commission to take consideration of the opportunities offered by the EU 2020 strategy flagships ‘A new jobs agenda’ and ‘New skills for new jobs’ and identify new jobs that will come from the challenges and specific needs of an ageing population, including those with dementia and their carers.
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Calls on the Commission to leverage the resources of the flagship 'Innovation Union' in the Europe 2020 Strategy and the planned pilot partnership on active and healthy ageing (to be launched by early 2011) to tackle dementia in Europe;