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Showing solidarity for older people's rights in the Czech Republic

By Oldrich Stanek, Posted 22 September 2011 See more by this blogger

A three day event called "Seniors' Day" was held in Prague from 8-10 September. The events were in one of Prague's main exhibition halls. The event gathered together people working for NGOs and other professionals working on ageing issues.... Keep reading
Non-communicable diseases: UN meeting failed to set targets

By Mark Gorman, Posted 20 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Around 75% of the 35 million people who die from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide are people aged 60 and over, the majority of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. The rapid increase predicted in the number of older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Non-Communicable Diseases: UN High Level Meeting must address all age groups

By Mark Gorman, Posted 19 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Despite the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and Alzheimer's in older age, we are concerned that the UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) does not focus on younger age groups at the expense of older people. It is... Keep reading (2 Comments)
The best yet! ADA 2011 in East Asia and Pacific

By Tai Sorolump, Posted 09 September 2011 See more by this blogger

It's less than a month until this year's Age Demands Action campaign culminates on 1 October and the excitement here in the East Asia and Pacific region is really building. From Cambodia to South Korea, ADA is taking place... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Age Demands Action: Preparations in the Philippines are under way!

By Weng Escalada, Posted 06 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Age Demands Action is only a few weeks away, so here is an update on the exciting work that is going on in the Philippines! 35 older people's associations' leaders from different parts of Metro Manila and nearby regions... Keep reading