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Two years after the earthquake, life for older Haitians is still hard

By Jane Scobie, Posted 11 January 2012 See more by this blogger

Buying, selling, growing, buzzing; Haiti is bursting with life and every space is crowded. The dusty landscape explodes with an electric mix of clothes; purple, pink, turquoise and yellow, all vibrant in the Caribbean sunshine. This vibrancy is reflected... Keep reading
2012: The year for ageing

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 06 January 2012 See more by this blogger

We are all living in an era of unprecedented ageing, yet the voices of older people in developing countries and the issues they face remain mostly unheard. In fact, many of us living in Europe are completely detached from... Keep reading (5 Comments)
World AIDS Day: The HIV epidemic is ageing and we must all respond

By Rachel Albone, Posted 25 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day and this year the HIV community has much to celebrate. We have seen declines in new infections; new and ambitious commitments and targets for the HIV response set by world leaders at... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Nepal: Singing for change

By John McGeachy, Posted 03 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Whether it's Age Demands Action posters in public buses in Serbia or human chains formed by older people in Bangladesh, ADA campaigners have always used a range of innovative methods to raise awareness of older people's issues. Alongside meetings... Keep reading
7 billion people: What happens when billions of babies grow up?

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 31 October 2011 See more by this blogger

As the world population reaches seven billion today, we must remember that this is not just about a world belonging to younger generations. The world does not solely belong to the young. As more of us live longer, this... Keep reading