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Rapid ageing in East Asia: Problems, solutions and getting care on the agenda
By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 11 May 2012 See more by this blogger
A large sign on way out of Yangon’s airport has lost its “l”. It now says “We come to Yangon”. Indeed we do. Over 150 people who work for or represent older people and their issues have come to... Keep reading
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No age limit to good health: Age Demands Action in Bangladesh
By John McGeachy, Posted 23 April 2012 See more by this blogger
There are no "older people" in Bangladesh and yet one in ten people are soon to be over 60. Confused? I am talking about the murky world of categories and definition. You see, in a country where what constitutes... Keep reading
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World Health Day: The challenges and opportunities of ageing
By Dr John Beard, Posted 05 April 2012 See more by this blogger
Population ageing is a global phenomenon that is occurring fastest in low and middle-income countries. While ageing presents challenges to society, it also creates many opportunities. Older people make important contributions as family members, volunteers and as active participants... Keep reading
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Community care for older people: Knowledge sharing workshop
By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 26 March 2012 See more by this blogger
Shalom from friendly Haifa, Israel where, along with my colleague Dina, I have been attending a training course facilitated by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on community based services and care for older people. I want to... Keep reading
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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 (1 Comment)
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