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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
Highs and lows from the High-level Panel meeting in Bali

By Eva Sabdono, Posted 01 April 2013 See more by this blogger

In March, the UN High-level Panel on the post-2015 development agenda met in Bali, Indonesia. The meeting was hosted by our President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is co-chairing the panel with UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Liberian... Keep reading
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