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New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
International Women’s Day: Stop this silence on violence against older women

By Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Posted 07 March 2013 See more by this blogger

After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce... Keep reading
European Commission launches its proposals for the post-2015 framework

By Ellen Graham, Posted 01 March 2013 See more by this blogger

This week in a cold grey Brussels, the European Commission (EC) launched its long-awaited communication on the post-2015 framework. This communication will help frame the European Union (EU) debate on this process in coming months and will contribute to... Keep reading
New farming techniques to get older people back on their feet

By Shakir Yahia, Posted 30 January 2013 See more by this blogger

During my visit to West Darfur state in late September last year, I attended a training session in agricultural skills, organised by HelpAge and for members of older people's committees and caregivers in the internally displaced people (IDPs) camps... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Africa is ageing, but how prepared is the continent?

By Isabella Aboderin, Posted 21 January 2013 See more by this blogger

There is growing recognition of the extent and impact of increasing longevity. By 2030, there will be more people globally aged older than 60 than children under 10, and 73% of older people will live in developing countries. Africa... Keep reading (1 Comment)