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Ageing in the media: A glimmer of

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 13 December 2010 See more by this blogger

BBC Online has a photogallery of the work of Glenna Gordan, a photographer whose work we really admire. "Aging alone" Her pictures entitled "Aging Alone", show the residents of the King George care home in Sierra Leone. She describes... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Human Rights Day 2010: Reflections on a great year for older people's rights

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 10 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today is Human Rights Day; the theme for this year is human rights defenders who work to end discrimination. Being part of HelpAge International and working on our Age Demands Action campaign, marking the importance of those defending human... Keep reading
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
Ageing in the media

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 22 October 2010 See more by this blogger

You wait to read a news story about global ageing for weeks and then they all come at once! It's been a busy week for those of us who trawl through the global media looking for stories about ageing.... Keep reading
Age Demands Action: Older people's hopes for the future of Kyrgyzstan

By Zinaida Zajigaeva, Posted 21 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Life in Kyrgyzstan Lack of confidence in tomorrow still remains. Living standards have gotten worse due to a sharp rise in prices of main food items because there is no price regulation. Medicine is no longer available for older... Keep reading