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Kyrgyzstan: Babushkas fight against elder abuse

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 06 June 2012 See more by this blogger

In Jany-Aryk, a village five hours drive from the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek we sat in a yurt, draped with rich, bright fabrics, listening to older women and their grandchildren sing and play music. This was my introduction to the... Keep reading
Make it Ageless goes to Brussels and meets Mamy Rock!

By John McGeachy, Posted 15 May 2012 See more by this blogger

A Saturday in Brussels Getting up at six in the morning on a Saturday when you have a wretched cold isn't exactly everyone's idea of fun. But strangely enough, I didn't actually mind too much. I was in Brussels,... Keep reading
World Congress on Public Health: A great opportunity for Age Demands Action on Health in Ethiopia

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 08 May 2012 See more by this blogger

As part of Age Demands Action on Health, HelpAge participated in the 13th World Congress on Public Health held in Addis Ababa on 23-27 April 2012. The event brought together 3,000 health practitioners, experts and organisations from around the... Keep reading
Let's Make it Ageless: Solidarity between generations

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 24 April 2012 See more by this blogger

We've all seen it in the news: younger people are getting tired of the injustice and unfairness in this world. Over the past few years since the global financial crisis, Europe has witnessed many protests, demonstrations and social unrest... Keep reading
No age limit to good health: Age Demands Action in Bangladesh

By John McGeachy, Posted 23 April 2012 See more by this blogger

There are no "older people" in Bangladesh and yet one in ten people are soon to be over 60. Confused? I am talking about the murky world of categories and definition. You see, in a country where what constitutes... Keep reading