allinvecchiamento

Allinvecchiamento is a term used in Italian discourse to denote an integrated or holistic approach to aging. It is not a term with a formal definition in major dictionaries, and its exact meaning varies by author. In general, allinvecchiamento can be understood as combining demographic, health, social, and economic dimensions of aging into coherent policy and practice. The concept emphasizes that aging is not merely a healthcare issue but a cross-cutting process affecting labor markets, urban planning, housing, and social services at all levels of society. Proponents argue that an allinvecchiamento approach requires coordinated action across sectors and generations, including lifelong learning, preventive health, accessible transportation, inclusive housing, and adequate pensions and long-term care.

In demographic terms, the phenomenon of population aging—longer life expectancy and lower birth rates—drives the need for allinvecchiamento strategies. In policy terms, it supports the development of age-friendly environments and the inclusion of older people in the labor force when feasible, while ensuring social protection. Critics say the term can be vague and overlapping with established concepts like active aging or lifelong health, and call for clearer definitions and measurable targets.

The term may appear in academic articles, policy briefs, or media discussions primarily within Italian-speaking contexts. See also aging, gerontology, active aging, age-friendly cities.