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Age Demands Action on Health in Bangladesh

By Mr Shahabuddin, Posted 11 April 2013 See more by this blogger

As a president of the National Federation of Older People's Associations in Bangladesh, I see that many older people do not know about their rights. When I meet older people in communities, I realise that we need to raise... Keep reading
Voices of the marginalised in Bangladesh

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 09 April 2013 See more by this blogger

Last week, I was in Bangladesh with a wonderful group of researchers who have spent months collecting stories from their communities on the issues people living with disabilities, people with mental health problems and older people identify as being... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Syria conflict: Life as an older refugee

By Amandine Allaire, Posted 02 April 2013 See more by this blogger

HelpAge's Amandine Allaire has been talking to older Syrian refugees in Jordan about their experiences. Here she tells us their stories of what life is really like as an older refugee in the camps and cities in Jordan. Flight... Keep reading
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
My night working in a Syrian refugee camp

By Amandine Allaire, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger

On 13 March, I worked a night shift at Za'atari refugee camp near the northern border between Jordan and Syria. Here is my diary of the night: 9:45 pm: I arrive in Za'atari camp with members from the Handicap... Keep reading