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World Alzheimer's Day 2011: Guest blog by Marc Wortmann

By Marc Wortmann, Posted 21 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Marc Wortmann is Executive director of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). He was a member of the Parliament of Province of Utrecht, working closely with various charities and voluntary organisations. Mr Wortmann was Executive Director of Alzheimer Nederland before joining... 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)
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
Kyrgyzstan: Marking World Humanitarian Day in photos

By Nodira Kholmatova, Posted 26 August 2011 See more by this blogger

To celebrate World Humanitarian Day last week, the Crisis Communications Group opened a photo exhibition in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. World Humanitarian Day is an oppotunity for humanitarian aid workers to renew their commitment to helping vulnerable and marginalised... Keep reading