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Voices of older people: Raising awareness of ageing
By Ina Voelcker, Posted 13 March 2012 See more by this blogger
Having had more time to reflect on the discussions at the Commission for Social Development session in New York earlier this month, I am struck by the almost exclusive focus on youth poverty and unemployment. Very few member states... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Action on ageing needed to tackle neglect
By Ina Voelcker, Posted 16 November 2011 See more by this blogger
In the last weeks, I've received great insight into older people's knowledge of policies and legislation, having spoken to them about their views of how much governments have done to ensure that the Madrid Plan is implemented. As we... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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