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Shocking statistics on China’s ageing population

By Meredith Wyse, Posted 19 June 2013 See more by this blogger

Ageing as a policy issue is becoming of increasing importance in the world's most populous country, China. There are currently 194 million people over the age of 60 in China and this number is predicted to increase to 440... Keep reading
Cambodia: Volunteers tackle older people's isolation

By MinJun Cho, Posted 06 February 2013 See more by this blogger

I visited Cambodia as a HelpAge volunteer and was lucky to see HelpAge field projects in late January. Several projects are happening in Cambodia at the moment, including work on livelihoods, food security and healthcare. Those I visited focused... Keep reading
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
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
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