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Non-Communicable Diseases: UN High Level Meeting must address all age groups

By Mark Gorman, Posted 19 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Despite the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and Alzheimer's in older age, we are concerned that the UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) does not focus on younger age groups at the expense of older people. It is... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Stories of resilience from Aguablanca

By Joanne Hill, Posted 14 September 2011 See more by this blogger

I was over the moon to hear that my first trip with HelpAge would be to "mi querida Colombia!" With Colombia, initial thoughts turn to Mafioso-style drug barons, kidnappings and a brutal armed conflict that fuels the world's drug... Keep reading
The best yet! ADA 2011 in East Asia and Pacific

By Tai Sorolump, Posted 09 September 2011 See more by this blogger

It's less than a month until this year's Age Demands Action campaign culminates on 1 October and the excitement here in the East Asia and Pacific region is really building. From Cambodia to South Korea, ADA is taking place... Keep reading (1 Comment)
World Humanitarian Day: The uncelebrated humanitarians

By Andrew Collodel, Posted 18 August 2011 See more by this blogger

As societies change and the complexity of our world increases, more pressure and strain is put on traditional family structures. However, as these structures crumble, one thing that has not changed is the unbreakable bond between child and grandparent.... Keep reading (1 Comment)
East Africa crisis: Living on the edge

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 17 August 2011 See more by this blogger

I have just got back from Ethiopia, a country close to me, having worked there in my formative years for Save the Children. I travelled there with Tom Wright, CEO of our sister organisation, Age UK. On our short... Keep reading