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Campaigning for healthcare for older people in Ethiopia

By Tilahun Abebe, Posted 11 April 2012 See more by this blogger

When older people visit health clinics many say that the doctors do not really listen to them. For me it is different, they pay attention when I speak because I have a background in public health. I can challenge... Keep reading (1 Comment)
World Health Day: The challenges and opportunities of ageing

By Dr John Beard, Posted 05 April 2012 See more by this blogger

Population ageing is a global phenomenon that is occurring fastest in low and middle-income countries. While ageing presents challenges to society, it also creates many opportunities. Older people make important contributions as family members, volunteers and as active participants... Keep reading
Older people lead first Age Demands Action on Health : The right medicine

By John McGeachy, Posted 02 April 2012 See more by this blogger

The pain is getting worse. You leave your home at 5am to walk to the nearest health clinic. Then you stand in a queue for more than six hours. You finally reach the front of the queue, but are... Keep reading
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
Age: Not an excuse to ignore people

By Vera Andreevna, Posted 29 March 2012 See more by this blogger

I got involved with HelpAge because older people should help others and raise future generations. In 2010, I worked on the project against bullying in schools where we, as older people, interacted with younger generations. In 2011, I was... Keep reading