BAGSO engages in a variety of themes related to older people. This is done through its daily advocacy, communications and policy work as well as through the participation in expert commissions, boards and working groups. Topics include:

• Age discrimination
• Care
• Consumer protection
• Dementia
• Digitalisation
• Diversity in older age
• Education
• Volunteer work
• Health
• Housing
• Intergenerational relations
• International ageing policy
• Local policy for older people
• Mobility
• Participation
• Social security
• Sustainability