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Reality bites: Obstacles for older Palestinians in need of healthcare

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 February 2012 See more by this blogger

Ensuring older people enjoy their right to appropriate and accessible healthcare is a fundamental part of our work. The idea can be summarised quite simply in a sentence, but the reality of achieving this is far more complex. This... Keep reading
What have you learnt from an older person?

By Jo Malone, Posted 11 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Well, to begin with, it appears we should be calling them "elders". One gentleman in the 3pm GMT video conference between India, the UAE and Mexico was quick to point this out. "Call us elders. I'm 72 but I... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Gaza: Inspiring younger people to support older people's rights!

By Abed Err Hman Shehada, Posted 10 October 2011 See more by this blogger

On 30 September, I participated in a video conference in collaboration with Tony Blair Faith Foundation, as part of Age Demands Action. The objective was to exchange information with young students about issues affecting older people and the role... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Age Demands Action campaign with HelpAge International

By Walter Woods, Posted 06 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Walter Woods is the Vice President, AARP Foundation Impact Programs (Isolation) and has more than 20 years of social development experience working both with and for young and older people in the Greater Washington Region. This year, HelpAge took... Keep reading (3 Comments)
Fighting for rights and bringing generations together in Gaza

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 31 August 2011 See more by this blogger

To many people, the Middle East is fascinating and terrifying in equal measures. The issues surrounding the region are so complex and controversial; you tend to forget it is a real place, full of real people struggling to go... Keep reading