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Farewell Linking Lives: Thank you for putting older people on the EU agenda
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 24 July 2013 See more by this blogger
For three years we have been proud to have been part of the Linking Lives campaign that has joined older people across Europe with those in developing countries. This project, funded by the European Commission, was designed to raise... Keep reading
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IAGG conference: Adding life to years through good health
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I have just returned from the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Seoul, Korea. Of the many inspiring speeches and presentations from renowned academics, researchers and experts on ageing delivered at the IAGG, I would like... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Addressing ageing and food security in Africa
By Nesta Hatendi, Posted 11 June 2013 See more by this blogger
As the recent G8 Nutrition Summit shows, governments and NGOs have often overlooked the nutrition needs and food security of older people. The event, held on 8 June, brought together global leaders from diverse fields, including science, politics and... Keep reading
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Ageing and healthy environments
By Nesta Hatendi, Posted 30 May 2013 See more by this blogger
Earlier this week, I attended the "Ageing and Healthy Environments" International Federation on Ageing (IFA) workshop in Cameroon. The event focused on health and wellbeing into old age, elder abuse and age-friendly environments. The two day workshop had wide... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Health and malnutrition in Chad
By Pascale Fritsch, Posted 09 January 2013 See more by this blogger
The Haraze Albiar district is in the Western part of Chad, not far from the capital N'Djamena. It is a very rural area, with a lot of small villages scattered everywhere, sometimes with no proper road to access them,... Keep reading
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