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Farewell Linking Lives: Thank you for putting older people on the EU agenda

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 24 July 2013 See more by this blogger

For three years we have been proud to have been part of the Linking Lives campaign that has joined older people across Europe with those in developing countries. This project, funded by the European Commission, was designed to raise... Keep reading
IAGG conference: Adding life to years through good health

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 July 2013 See more by this blogger

I have just returned from the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Seoul, Korea. Of the many inspiring speeches and presentations from renowned academics, researchers and experts on ageing delivered at the IAGG, I would like... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Addressing ageing and food security in Africa

By Nesta Hatendi, Posted 11 June 2013 See more by this blogger

As the recent G8 Nutrition Summit shows, governments and NGOs have often overlooked the nutrition needs and food security of older people. The event, held on 8 June, brought together global leaders from diverse fields, including science, politics and... Keep reading
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
Workshop in Bangladesh to hear the “Voices of the Marginalised”

By Lipi Rahman, Posted 24 April 2013 See more by this blogger

As part of HelpAge's engagement with the post-2015 process, they have linked up with SightSavers, Action on Disability and Development (ADD), the Institute of Development Studies in the UK and a wider group of organisations working on disability and... Keep reading (2 Comments)