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Technological solutions for older people: Challenges and opportunities

By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 14 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Technological innovations in the forms of medical and assistive devices are essential in contemporary healthcare systems. They play a crucial role in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Medical machines and implants are just a couple of these... Keep reading
New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
International Women's Day: Eliminating violence against women

By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 08 March 2013 See more by this blogger

It's been a really exciting first week here in New York at the 57th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year the theme is eliminating violence against women and girls, which has received strong support from... Keep reading
International Women’s Day: Stop this silence on violence against older women

By Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Posted 07 March 2013 See more by this blogger

After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce... Keep reading
UNJUST: Older people’s needs in emergencies are being ignored

By Bedreldin Shutta, Posted 06 March 2013 See more by this blogger

The impact of disasters on ageing societies has already happened in more developed countries, with over two-thirds of the deaths from the 2011 Japan tsunami over the age of 60. This changing demographic picture is fast becoming a global... Keep reading