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World Health Day: Half of over 50s have high blood pressure but most don't know it
By Rose Lowe, Posted 20 March 2013 See more by this blogger
This World Health Day (7 April) is an important day in the Age Demands Action (ADA) calendar, as it is one of the few days of the year where health is at the top of the international agenda. On... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action: Older people's activism produces positive change
By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Following on from our biggest Age Demands Action yet on 1 October, policy pledges are already translating into positive change for older people across the world. Progress on pensions and social assistance In Ethiopia, the pension payment scheme has... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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Gaza conflict and the impact on older people's health
By Ibrahim Shaath, Posted 22 November 2012 See more by this blogger
The situation in Gaza has been unimaginable. We have been living under fire, not being able to sleep, leave our homes or even go to the shops. Every minute you would expect an air rocket or a bomb and... Keep reading
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Nowhere in Gaza is safe
By Naema Mabed, Posted 21 November 2012 See more by this blogger
It was Wednesday 14 November in the morning and all the HelpAge team members in Gaza were happy because we had the next three days off work for Palestinian Independence Day. It meant we could relax and plan nice... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action update!
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 19 September 2012 See more by this blogger
This year is shaping up to be our biggest Age Demands Action yet. In the campaign's sixth year, 61 countries will take part on 1 October - the UN International Day of Older Persons. And for the very first... Keep reading
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