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I just called to say I love you!

By Mayur Paul, Posted 22 April 2013 See more by this blogger

Stevie Wonder once sang, I just called to say I love you! But what if you could not call your loved ones because your phone had small buttons that you could no longer see? This is the stark reality... Keep reading (4 Comments)
Post-2015 in Bali: An interesting and fruitful meeting

By Rosy Pereyra, Posted 04 April 2013 See more by this blogger

From the 23rd to the 25th of March was celebrated in Bali, a High Level Panel Meeting of Eminent Persons on the Post 2015 Development Agenda. During the first two days, more than 150 representatives of civil society from... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Strengthening the network in the heart of rapid ageing

By Anders Hylander, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Last week HelpAge network members from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea met in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The purpose of the meeting was to start an exciting, new EU-funded project focused on strengthening the network on... Keep reading
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
New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading