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Age Demands Action on Health in Bangladesh

By Mr Shahabuddin, Posted 11 April 2013 See more by this blogger

As a president of the National Federation of Older People's Associations in Bangladesh, I see that many older people do not know about their rights. When I meet older people in communities, I realise that we need to raise... Keep reading
World Health Day: Half of over 50s have high blood pressure but most don't know it

By Rose Lowe, Posted 20 March 2013 See more by this blogger

This World Health Day (7 April) is an important day in the Age Demands Action (ADA) calendar, as it is one of the few days of the year where health is at the top of the international agenda. On... Keep reading
Empowering older people at the UN

By Bethany Brown, Posted 12 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Last week, the 51st session of the Commission for Social Development (CSD) began at the United Nations in New York. Each year, the Commission takes up key social development themes; the focus this year is on empowerment. This CSD... Keep reading
'I am not afraid to speak out' – Meet Mr Samuel Bailey, one of Jamaica's top older activists

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Last week I had the honour of meeting one of our Age Demands Action (ADA) champions, Mr Samuel Bailey from Jamaica. The 69-year-old father-of-six is a retired supermarket worker and was a trade union officer. Now he is a... Keep reading
Age Demands Action: Older people's activism produces positive change

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Following on from our biggest Age Demands Action yet on 1 October, policy pledges are already translating into positive change for older people across the world. Progress on pensions and social assistance In Ethiopia, the pension payment scheme has... Keep reading (3 Comments)