Older women cross the border from Syria to Jordan (c) UNHCRCoping with Syrian conflict

The hardships of older refugees

They tried to stay in Syria as long as they could, but after the health system collapsed thousands of older people and their families were forced to flee.

But life as an older refugee throws up huge obstacles and hardship - even from the moment they arrive at Jordan's main refugee camp where the path is poorly-lit, rocky and unstable.

Read more about life as a Syrian refugee in our blog from our Emergencies Coordinator, Amandine.

Ageing quiz

The world is ageing at an unprecedented rate, bringing both opportunities and challenges for governments across the globe. Are you up to date on the latest ageing statistics? Find out by taking our Ageing in the 21st Century quiz!

Find out how much you know about global population ageing by taking our Ageing in the 21st Century quiz!

Working with older people: Practical guidelines

Download our practical guidelinesDo you work with older people in the developing world? Need practical information on how to tailor programmes to older people's needs?

We have new practical guidelines for programme managers and people working with older people, drawing on experience in the HelpAge network.

Please use the guidelines for your own work, training or as a basis for producing more detailed, locally relevant materials.

The guidelines cover topics including emergencies, HIV and AIDS, rights and advocacy and health and care.

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