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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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Older people lead first Age Demands Action on Health : The right medicine
By John McGeachy, Posted 02 April 2012 See more by this blogger
The pain is getting worse. You leave your home at 5am to walk to the nearest health clinic. Then you stand in a queue for more than six hours. You finally reach the front of the queue, but are... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action 2011: 62,000 campaigners fight for older people's rights
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 06 February 2012 See more by this blogger
2011 has been an incredible year for the Age Demands Action campaign especially for the faces behind the campaign- older people. From the home based care programme being expanded to 100,000 older people in Indonesia, to a legislation for... Keep reading
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The rhythm and soul of ADA 2011
By John McGeachy, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger
“In all my life, this has been the first time I have met the authorities in my country.” R merjuste Fremont, 109, Haiti. As the only globally coordinated movement led by older people that enables their voices to be... Keep reading
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The best yet! ADA 2011 in East Asia and Pacific
By Tai Sorolump, Posted 09 September 2011 See more by this blogger
It's less than a month until this year's Age Demands Action campaign culminates on 1 October and the excitement here in the East Asia and Pacific region is really building. From Cambodia to South Korea, ADA is taking place... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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