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30 years of HIV and AIDS epidemic: Older people in Africa reflect how times have changed

By Rachel Albone, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The first case of AIDS was diagnosed 30 years ago, on 5 June, 1981. In the lead-up to the UN High Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV on 8 June, we spoke with older carers and health workers in Africa... Keep reading
"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)
Age Demands Action six months on: Discussions become reality in Kyrgyzstan

By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In 2010, HelpAge began a project on reducing poverty in multigenerational households affected by migration. We are implementing this project with our local partners Mehr Shavkat and Federation of Self Help Groups. Discussing the challenges faced by older people... Keep reading
A pension for older Kenyans?

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 24 May 2011 See more by this blogger

There is a potentially exciting development on the horizon for older people in Kenya! A motion brought to the Kenyan parliament could see more than 1.8 million older Kenyans above the age of 60 receiving a monthly non-contributory pension... Keep reading
Chronic illness - getting older people on the agenda

By Mark Gorman, Posted 09 May 2011 See more by this blogger

It should be a no-brainer. When the UN convened a summit on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to take place in New York this September, ageing and older people should have been high on the agenda. No reference to older people... Keep reading (2 Comments)