Welcome to HelpAge Blogs

Search results

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)
Congratulations to an inspirational older lady!

By Mieke Storms, Posted 18 December 2012 See more by this blogger

Earlier this month in Brussels, the official awards ceremony for the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations took place. Carolina Beilsma of the Granny2Granny project, which is supported by WorldGranny, HelpAge's Affiliate in the Netherlands,... Keep reading
World AIDS Day 2012: Getting to zero – not without older people

By Rachel Albone, Posted 29 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Saturday 1 December is World AIDS Day, a day to raise awareness, celebrate the success of responding to HIV and remember those who have died as a result of AIDS. The theme this year is "Getting to Zero", in... Keep reading (3 Comments)
UN International Day of Older Persons: Age Demands Action on 1 October

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 14 August 2012 See more by this blogger

Plans for this year’s main Age Demands Action campaign are well under way, with 60 countries expected to take part and celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, 2012. We have new partners taking part... Keep reading (1 Comment)
AIDS 2012: Reflections of the past week

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 01 August 2012 See more by this blogger

Last week, I attended AIDS 2012 in Washington DC. Along with me and HIV Policy Advisor, Rachel Albone, other HelpAge staff working on HIV, from our partner organisations, were also present at the conference. Immediately, I felt there was... Keep reading