Jiri Horecky
President,
European Ageing Network
Jiri Horecky is the current President at the European Ageing Network, Association of social services providers, Czech Rep. After more than two years of strives, activities, discussions and preparations the crucial step in European elderly care was made: E.D.E. - an international umbrella organisation representing national associations for directors and providers of long-term care services in Europe and EAHSA - an European Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing formed together in April 2018 an new European association. EUROPEAN AGEING NETWORK consist of two European associations with decades of history, influence and activities. Having member in 28 countries and representing more then 10.000 organizations providing services for elderly in Europe we are defending the interests of our members and the elderly care in Europe. The last years more than ever before the providers throughout Europe and their national associations feel and see that many problems are not regional anymore. We need to search for all European solutions. Our key role is also in providing not only the European bodies but also the national governments with a necessary feedback about providing the long term care for elderly but also opening expert discussion, suggest solutions and bring all the stakeholders together. In the times of changes we are still not forgetting our other goals like staff education, training, social services quality assurance, human rights of our clients or networking. This booklet brings a short overview of our main missions, goals and activities. The Association of social services providers, Czech Republic is an EAN member being an pioneer in training using virtual reality becoming also the biggest VET provider in the social sector in the country.
