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China's amended law and what it means for older people

By Du Peng, Posted 10 January 2013 See more by this blogger

The Washington Post has recently reported on a new law in China which requires children to visit their older parents, lest they want to be sued. The article states: "A rapidly developing China is facing increasing difficulty in caring... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Sustainable community development in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 03 January 2013 See more by this blogger

On the road to Mandalay, the HelpAge International Myanmar team and I recently took a detour to visit the older people's self-help group at Baw Gone village in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Since moving to Myanmar in July 2012,... Keep reading
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's supergranny!

By Mayur Paul, Posted 14 May 2012 See more by this blogger

This might sound like a joke but grandmas around the world do super things (not limited to 1980s TV). We just don't hear about them often enough. So when I met 72-year-old Dum Ream in Cambodia, I wanted her... Keep reading (4 Comments)
Rapid ageing in East Asia: Problems, solutions and getting care on the agenda

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 11 May 2012 See more by this blogger

A large sign on way out of Yangon’s airport has lost its “l”. It now says “We come to Yangon”. Indeed we do. Over 150 people who work for or represent older people and their issues have come to... Keep reading
When will countries wake up to ageing issues? More thoughts on social determinants of health and ageing

By Fiona Clark, Posted 09 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Having had time to reflect since my previous blog, I wanted to share some more of experiences from the WHO World Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Rio de Janeiro in October. One is an anedote about a... Keep reading