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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
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
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
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
Community care for older people: Knowledge sharing workshop

By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 26 March 2012 See more by this blogger

Shalom from friendly Haifa, Israel where, along with my colleague Dina, I have been attending a training course facilitated by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on community based services and care for older people. I want to... Keep reading (1 Comment)