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The burden of non-communicable diseases among older Tanzanians

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 06 December 2012 See more by this blogger

In the first half of 2012, HelpAge International and Ifakara Health Institute embarked on a study to uncover the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) among older Tanzanians. The study has now been completed and the analysis of results is... Keep reading
Home sweet home? Maybe not...

By Luciana Caffarelli, Posted 30 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Do you remember the last time you went camping? You probably recall these typical scenarios: Rain, wearing lots of layers because of the cold, being soaked because your waterproof jacket is letting the rain in, feeling the stones and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
World AIDS Day 2012: Getting to zero – not without older people

By Rachel Albone, Posted 29 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Saturday 1 December is World AIDS Day, a day to raise awareness, celebrate the success of responding to HIV and remember those who have died as a result of AIDS. The theme this year is "Getting to Zero", in... Keep reading (3 Comments)
'I am not afraid to speak out' – Meet Mr Samuel Bailey, one of Jamaica's top older activists

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Last week I had the honour of meeting one of our Age Demands Action (ADA) champions, Mr Samuel Bailey from Jamaica. The 69-year-old father-of-six is a retired supermarket worker and was a trade union officer. Now he is a... Keep reading
Age Demands Action: Older people's activism produces positive change

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Following on from our biggest Age Demands Action yet on 1 October, policy pledges are already translating into positive change for older people across the world. Progress on pensions and social assistance In Ethiopia, the pension payment scheme has... Keep reading (3 Comments)