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Technological solutions for older people: Challenges and opportunities
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 14 March 2013 See more by this blogger
Technological innovations in the forms of medical and assistive devices are essential in contemporary healthcare systems. They play a crucial role in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Medical machines and implants are just a couple of these... Keep reading
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Older women and HIV: The missing link to ending the epidemic
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 27 July 2012 See more by this blogger
Medical research and effective treatment for those living with HIV means that the epidemic is ageing rapidly. Someone who is diagnosed HIV positive in the United States today at the age of 20 and has access to antiretroviral therapy... Keep reading
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With World Health Day approaching, active ageing is the key message
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 30 March 2012 See more by this blogger
The First World Congress on Healthy Ageing took place this month in Malaysia, with over 1,500 delegates attending from nearly 40 countries. The main theme of the congress was holistic and active ageing. It was heartening to see the... Keep reading
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World Water Day: Older people's contributions can make a difference
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 21 March 2012 See more by this blogger
The 6th World Water Forum concluded recently in Marseille, France and generated a great deal of interest among policy makers, governments, development agencies and civil society. However, older people's concerns about current water crises, how they are affected and... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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Long-term care in old age: An overlooked need
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 05 December 2011 See more by this blogger
In a recent meeting of HelpAge network affiliates and partners, we discussed the issues of long-term care and care towards the end of life. From our discussions, it seemed clear that long-term care in old age is a sometimes... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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