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Stop elder abuse, protect older people's rights

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 June 2012 See more by this blogger

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, older people in 18 countries will campaign against elder abuse and demand protection of their rights. This campaign, Age Demands Action for Rights, has gained support very quickly, with... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Making it Ageless in the Czech Republic

By Oldrich Stanek, Posted 11 June 2012 See more by this blogger

Last week, my organisation Zivot 90, a HelpAge partner, took part in the open-air youth festival Maj les, which is organised by university students from all over the Czech Republic. Over 8,000 young people get together to celebrate the... Keep reading
International Federation on Ageing Global Conference: HelpAge goes to Prague

By Anders Hylander, Posted 07 June 2012 See more by this blogger

Last week, International Federation on Ageing's 11th Global Conference took place in the picturesque city of Prague, Czech Republic. The theme of this year's conference was "Ageing Connects". Discussions revolved around active ageing, ending elder abuse, age-friendly communities, and... Keep reading
Kyrgyzstan: Babushkas fight against elder abuse

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 06 June 2012 See more by this blogger

In Jany-Aryk, a village five hours drive from the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek we sat in a yurt, draped with rich, bright fabrics, listening to older women and their grandchildren sing and play music. This was my introduction to the... Keep reading
Make it Ageless goes to Brussels and meets Mamy Rock!

By John McGeachy, Posted 15 May 2012 See more by this blogger

A Saturday in Brussels Getting up at six in the morning on a Saturday when you have a wretched cold isn't exactly everyone's idea of fun. But strangely enough, I didn't actually mind too much. I was in Brussels,... Keep reading