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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
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Rapid ageing in East Asia: Problems, solutions and getting care on the agenda
By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 11 May 2012 See more by this blogger
A large sign on way out of Yangon’s airport has lost its “l”. It now says “We come to Yangon”. Indeed we do. Over 150 people who work for or represent older people and their issues have come to... Keep reading
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East Africa crisis: Staying positive during hard times in Borena
By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 19 April 2012 See more by this blogger
The year began with a devastating drought for the pastoralists and farmers of the Borena zone. Thousands of families lost their livestock and their crops, and were left with deteriorating livelihoods. November 2011 brought about the much longed for... Keep reading
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With World Health Day approaching, active ageing is the key message
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 30 March 2012 See more by this blogger
The First World Congress on Healthy Ageing took place this month in Malaysia, with over 1,500 delegates attending from nearly 40 countries. The main theme of the congress was holistic and active ageing. It was heartening to see the... Keep reading
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Researching older people's health in Ghana
By Gill Miller, Posted 23 March 2012 See more by this blogger
Akwaaba! Greetings from Ghana! I'm Gill Miller from the University of Chester in the UK and I have just set up a small research project to find out about ageing and the health of older people in Accra, Ghana.... Keep reading
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