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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
World AIDS Day: Zero discrimination against older people with HIV, please

By Mike Kanyingi, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger

This World AIDS Day, here in Kenya, we will be focusing on health services for older people paying particular attention to their experience when coming to hospital and clinics. In Kenya there are around 1.8 million older people (aged... Keep reading
Depression common in people with HIV – and among their children and carers

By Rachel Albone, Posted 08 November 2012 See more by this blogger

It is becoming increasingly evident that for many people with HIV, physical health is not the only issue. For many people living with the virus; emotional, psychological, social and spiritual - psychosocial - support is extremely important as well.... Keep reading
Needs and contributions of older people highlighted at European Parliament

By Anka Tominšek, Posted 24 October 2012 See more by this blogger

I am Anka Tominšek, a representative of the Association of Retired People of Ljubljana, Slovenia. I am also a member of the group of older Age Demands Action (ADA) campaigners in Slovenia. I was very happy to be invited... Keep reading
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

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Welcome to HelpAge Blogs

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Growing old on the rock: Ageing in Jamaica

World AIDS Day: Zero discrimination against older people with HIV, please

Depression common in people with HIV – and among their children and carers

Needs and contributions of older people highlighted at European Parliament

AIDS 2012: Reflections of the past week