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Depression common in people with HIV – and among their children and carers

By Rachel Albone, Posted 08 November 2012 See more by this blogger

It is becoming increasingly evident that for many people with HIV, physical health is not the only issue. For many people living with the virus; emotional, psychological, social and spiritual - psychosocial - support is extremely important as well.... Keep reading
Age Demands Action and free medical cards in Sudan

By Shakir Yahia, Posted 06 November 2012 See more by this blogger

On 18 October, we celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons and Age Demands Action in Khartoum, Sudan. The celebration was organised in the social and cultural centre for older people in Omdurman. With us were senior officials... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Let's discuss a future for all ages

By Anders Hylander, Posted 29 October 2012 See more by this blogger

For over a year, the HelpAge global network has been engaged in the process to establish a new development framework to follow on from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): The post-2015 process. With our most recent discussion paper, "Building... Keep reading
When it comes to global ageing, we should all be agents of change

By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 26 October 2012 See more by this blogger

From 8-19 October, I attended a training course called “Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)” in Malta. I was intrigued by the topic as MIPAA overarches all our work... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Needs and contributions of older people highlighted at European Parliament

By Anka Tominšek, Posted 24 October 2012 See more by this blogger

I am Anka Tominšek, a representative of the Association of Retired People of Ljubljana, Slovenia. I am also a member of the group of older Age Demands Action (ADA) campaigners in Slovenia. I was very happy to be invited... Keep reading