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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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Community care for older people: Knowledge sharing workshop
By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 26 March 2012 See more by this blogger
Shalom from friendly Haifa, Israel where, along with my colleague Dina, I have been attending a training course facilitated by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on community based services and care for older people. I want to... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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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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Age Demands Action campaign photoblog: Pictures from around the world
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 October 2011 See more by this blogger
Welcome to the Age Demands Action campaign photoblog People of all ages, from more than 50 countries, took part in our Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign this year, a global grassroots movement that aims to improve conditions for older... Keep reading (11 Comments)
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Jamaica and Moldova unite to support grandparents
By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 27 November 2010 See more by this blogger
This November, HelpAge in Moldova and its partner Second Breath hosted Julian Mckoy, from HelpAge in Jamaica and Venesse Morrison from the Jamaican organisation, Hope for Children Development Company. At first glance, you might think that Moldova and Jamaica... Keep reading
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