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Riding the ageing wave
By Miranda Simpson, Posted 11 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I feel like I am riding the crest of a global wave. The year I turn 60 is the same year Earth is predicted to hold more people over 60 than children under 14. I know I won't be... Keep reading
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Shocking statistics on China’s ageing population
By Meredith Wyse, Posted 19 June 2013 See more by this blogger
Ageing as a policy issue is becoming of increasing importance in the world's most populous country, China. There are currently 194 million people over the age of 60 in China and this number is predicted to increase to 440... Keep reading
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Growing old on the rock: Ageing in Jamaica
By Kerryan Francis, Posted 20 May 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week, I had the pleasure of appearing on the Live at 7 show on CMTV in Jamaica (fast forward to 11 minutes in) for a special feature on our ageing population and how we deal with it. The... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action on Health in Moldova: Controlling high blood pressure
By Dina Sava, Posted 17 April 2013 See more by this blogger
This year, HelpAge International in Moldova held our Age Demands Action on Health campaign with the Ministry of Health across two towns and seven villages. Our events were called "Keeping blood pressure under control" to fit with the theme... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action on Health in Bangladesh
By Mr Shahabuddin, Posted 11 April 2013 See more by this blogger
As a president of the National Federation of Older People's Associations in Bangladesh, I see that many older people do not know about their rights. When I meet older people in communities, I realise that we need to raise... Keep reading
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