[...] The positive relationship between education and health is widely acknowledged. It becomes imperative to educate people to deal and manage health issues, seeking to achieve a good understanding of a life course perspective on ageing. New education and training models should allow more effective intergenerational links and more self-responsible role in health preservation. Also, informed decision-makers can contribute to the development of AHA policies and the swift implementation of measures to improve the quality of life of the population and the quality of the care services. Finally, AHA professionals need to be trained and equipped with the skills required to respond to the care models (e.g. home-centric approaches) and technologies.