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AIDS 2012: Reflections of the past week
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 01 August 2012 See more by this blogger
Last week, I attended AIDS 2012 in Washington DC. Along with me and HIV Policy Advisor, Rachel Albone, other HelpAge staff working on HIV, from our partner organisations, were also present at the conference. Immediately, I felt there was... Keep reading
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Older women and HIV: The missing link to ending the epidemic
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 27 July 2012 See more by this blogger
Medical research and effective treatment for those living with HIV means that the epidemic is ageing rapidly. Someone who is diagnosed HIV positive in the United States today at the age of 20 and has access to antiretroviral therapy... Keep reading
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Make it Ageless in Slovenia
By Uros Krasnik, Posted 20 July 2012 See more by this blogger
The Make it Ageless campaign to ensure older people in the developing world are better included in the European Union's (EU) policy and programmes is well on its way to success! We are happy to report that the hard... Keep reading
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Training in HOPE: Helping Older People in Emergencies
By Rhea Bhardwaj, Posted 19 July 2012 See more by this blogger
Older people are more vulnerable in emergencies - both in times of conflict and natural disasters. Lack of mobility, poor eyesight and loss of hearing, for example, can make access to support extremely difficult. Often however, humanitarian organisations do... Keep reading
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Standing up for older people’s rights on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 02 July 2012 See more by this blogger
On 15 June, older people in 26 countries across the world came together to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) as part of the first ever Age Demands Action (ADA) for Rights. They had two demands; to stop... Keep reading
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