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Age Demands Action campaign photoblog: Pictures from around the world

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Welcome to the Age Demands Action campaign photoblog People of all ages, from more than 50 countries, took part in our Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign this year, a global grassroots movement that aims to improve conditions for older... Keep reading (11 Comments)
Age Demands Action in Africa: Older people are the heart of the campaign

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 30 September 2011 See more by this blogger

This is a campaign that no one should miss! Over the past 6 months, I have been helping our affiliates and partners in Africa to deliver a massive and impactful 2011 Age Demands Action campaign. Although the highlight of... Keep reading
Action in Europe: EU countries get ready for ADA

By John McGeachy, Posted 26 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Ageing will be well and truly in the EU spotlight next year. 2012 is the European year of Action on Ageing and it is therefore only fitting that Age Demands Action (ADA) has really taken off in Europe this... Keep reading
Non-Communicable Diseases: UN High Level Meeting must address all age groups

By Mark Gorman, Posted 19 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Despite the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and Alzheimer's in older age, we are concerned that the UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) does not focus on younger age groups at the expense of older people. It is... Keep reading (2 Comments)
The best yet! ADA 2011 in East Asia and Pacific

By Tai Sorolump, Posted 09 September 2011 See more by this blogger

It's less than a month until this year's Age Demands Action campaign culminates on 1 October and the excitement here in the East Asia and Pacific region is really building. From Cambodia to South Korea, ADA is taking place... Keep reading (1 Comment)