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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's supergranny!
By Mayur Paul, Posted 14 May 2012 See more by this blogger
This might sound like a joke but grandmas around the world do super things (not limited to 1980s TV). We just don't hear about them often enough. So when I met 72-year-old Dum Ream in Cambodia, I wanted her... Keep reading (4 Comments)
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Rapid ageing in East Asia: Problems, solutions and getting care on the agenda
By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 11 May 2012 See more by this blogger
A large sign on way out of Yangon’s airport has lost its “l”. It now says “We come to Yangon”. Indeed we do. Over 150 people who work for or represent older people and their issues have come to... Keep reading
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Supporting multigenerational households affected by migration in Kyrgyzstan
By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 04 May 2012 See more by this blogger
Much of HelpAge's work in Kyrgyzstan to support older people and their families is focused on the issue of migration. A big part of Kyrgyzstan's "middle generation" has migrated to other countries in the region, such as Russia, looking... Keep reading
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No age limit to good health: Age Demands Action in Bangladesh
By John McGeachy, Posted 23 April 2012 See more by this blogger
There are no "older people" in Bangladesh and yet one in ten people are soon to be over 60. Confused? I am talking about the murky world of categories and definition. You see, in a country where what constitutes... 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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