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Marianne Vos, an iconic cyclist, continues to win at the age of 39 and proves her versatility with her fifteenth world title, while the sporting lives of older athletes like Bauke Mollema, Ronaldo, and Messi remain hopeful for the future of athletes. #MarianneVos #Wielrennen #Sportgeschiedenis (translated)

Fleur Agema wrote that Minister Mirjam Sterk started talking about reforms herself in Café Kockelmann, but according to Agema, she did not receive any questions about the extent of the cuts to elderly care. She referred to these as not being reforms and stated that the plans included, among other things, an increase in the personal deductible to 400 euros, a personal contribution for home care, and the elimination of household help with a safety net. She also mentioned the cessation of funding for 6,000 nursing home places and the cancellation of the return of care homes, while according to her it had been shown that these were the most suitable for 20,000 vulnerable elderly people. Agema criticized the broadcast and addressed Mats Akkerman at the end. #ouderenzorg #bezuinigingen #hervormingen (translated)

Pepijn van Houwelingen wrote that a majority of the House of Representatives, according to him, did not want to rule out that young people would be imprisoned in the future if they did not fill out the Defense survey. According to him, in addition to the coalition parties, the elderly party, CU, SGP, and JA21 had no objections to that either. https://t.co/qqDlTtO73n #Defensie #Jongeren #Politiek (translated)

Defense Minister Pete Hegseth is implementing increasingly extreme measures in the U.S. military, including mandatory testosterone checks for older soldiers and the announcement of a public execution of death row inmate Nidal Hasan, as part of his vision for a macho culture and a 'war against woke.' #Defensie #Machocultuur #PeteHegseth (translated)

The author wrote that a 73-year-old woman was attacked from behind on her bicycle by a scooter rider who tried to steal her bag. According to the author, she was dragged and fell, ending up in the hospital with six broken ribs and a concussion. The author also referred to fake police officers at the door and said that an elderly person no longer dared to go out on the street after such an attack. He expressed his anger over the violence for a bag and described the country in derogatory terms. #criminaliteit #oudereveiligheid (translated)

Wim den Oudsten asked why the government, in his opinion, spent millions annually on family reunification for foreigners who had contributed nothing to society, while Dutch elderly people who had often been together for more than 50 years could not always stay together when one of them needed extra care. He stated that those elderly people had contributed to the government their entire lives and said that the government should be deeply ashamed of that. #gezinshereniging #ouderen #maatschappij (translated)

Jolande wrote that coalition parties, according to her, wanted elderly people who needed domestic help to live independently at home to pay for that help themselves. Single AOW recipients with a small pension could thus be paying up to 184 euros extra per month. She argued that cuts in elderly care kept people at home and that they now also had to pay for domestic help themselves. She sharply criticized Jetten, Bontenbal, and the VVD. https://t.co/mN9Fl6gj5W #Ouderenzorg #HuishoudelijkeHulp #AOW (translated)

Symphony wrote that he was 63 on paper, but depending on the situation, sometimes felt 37, 25, or even 104. He also claimed that he could suddenly take on the age of 14 again out of anger. According to Symphony, someone carries all previous versions of themselves: from the amazed child and the love-struck boy to the older person who knew how precious time was. A song from the 80s could bring that person back to the summer when they were 17, with friends in a field and the feeling that the future was still endlessly far away. Symphony wrote that the boy had never completely disappeared and that getting older might mean carrying more and more lives with you. An old song could make that person feel 17 again, if only for three minutes — but now with the realization of how special that time was. #ouderworden #herinneringen #tijd (translated)

Fleur Agema called on the elderly and chronically ill to take a seat in the public gallery of the House of Representatives next week during the budget debate of VWS. She wrote that, in her opinion, no one was standing up for them anymore and described the cuts as downright anti-social. She also stated that people who become ill would therefore lose hundreds of euros extra. Agema referred to an explanatory video. https://t.co/vFpjCthHKi #Ouderen #Gezondheidszorg #Bezuinigingen (translated)

Van Cauwelaert wrote that Groen chairman Aimen Horsch had said that Zaventem allowed older aircraft that were banned elsewhere due to noise pollution. He asked where those planes would fly if they were not allowed to land elsewhere, and mentioned Wevelgem as a possible destination. #vliegtuigen #geluidsoverlast #Zaventem (translated)

Geert Noels stated that acquired rights were benefits for older generations that were paid for by younger generations, while, according to him, those young people would not get them anymore because they were unaffordable. He added that he found it unfair that such rights were defended with social slogans, while he believed they were antisocial. #verworvenrechten #jeugd #socialerechtvaardigheid (translated)

Fleur Agema wrote on Elder's Day that she was ashamed of the way the minority cabinet was handling the elderly, according to her. She stated that there were cuts in nursing homes and domestic help, and that people who needed home care after an operation had to pay a personal contribution. Agema wondered if the elderly were affected because they were not feared or would not come en masse to the Malieveld, and asked if FNV was letting them down. She called on the elderly to take a seat in the public gallery of the House of Representatives from October 12 to 15 during the budget debate of VWS. https://t.co/2IDWoPtP1Q #Ouderenzorg #TweedeKamer #FNV (translated)

Quincet is 22 and that is quite impressive for a Poitou. But still a stately, beautiful guy. His bones feel the years, but when Dahlia goes to the meadow, he gets up and follows her. Two old souls, together. ❤️ How BEAUTIFUL they are together! #LaVieEstBelle when love keeps you going. #Pferde #Liefde #OudereDieren (translated)

I am FURIOUS. Mother-in-law (82, lives in Woudrichem) had a clogged sink. Called a plumber, who unclogged it and made her withdraw 5000 EURO on the spot. How awful to scam an elderly woman like that. Anyone have tips on how I can trace that jerk with an 085 number? #oplichting #schoonmoeder #ouderenzorg (translated)

Typerend. This is the director of Avansa VZW. His organization, linked to the Catholic union, receives 13.6 million euros in subsidies each year. What do they do with it? Organize forest walks. With a left-activist approach. And as he aptly explains here: "doing things for people". Like "writing a book about the elderly" and then "touring schools with it and making a theater presentation". The man risks losing a maximum of 5% of subsidies with this government agreement. That means: instead of 13.6 million euros, he will now receive "only" 13 million euros per year (it is likely to be around 13.4 million in reality). According to the public broadcaster, this is "cold, bleak" almost inhumane. Those not invited to discuss this: working dual-income earners who struggle to save a little money. They will continue to pay the 13.4 million euros to Avansa. In this country, you are already seen as cold and bleak when you question that. Abolish the entire subsidy pot of 80 million euros. If there are a few organizations that could use some support, that can perfectly be done through a regular subsidy. #subsidies #maatschappij #vakbond (translated)

Typerend. This is the director of Avansa VZW. His organization, connected to the Catholic trade union, receives 13.6 million euros in subsidies annually. What do they do with it? Organize forest walks. With a leftist-activist angle. And as he aptly explains here: "doing things for people". Like "writing a book about the elderly" and then "going around schools with it and turning it into a theater performance". The man risks losing a maximum of 5% of subsidies with this government agreement. So that's: instead of 13.6 million euros, he will now receive "only" 13.4 million euros per year. According to the public broadcaster, this is "cold, chilly" almost inhumane. Not invited to discuss this: working dual-income earners who struggle to save a bit of money. They continue to pay the 13.4 million euros to Avansa. In this country, you are already cold and chilly when you question that. Abolish that entire subsidy pot of 80 million euros. If there are a few organizations that you would like to support, that can easily be done through a regular subsidy. #subsidies #politiek #samenleving (translated)