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ADA Philippines: Pensions must reach the poorest older people

By Jane Scobie, Posted 03 October 2011 See more by this blogger

“Madame Dinky get down from your throne and look at the conditions of poor older people,” says the banner carried by members of COSE, the Coalition of the Services for the Elderly in the Philippines. Madame Dinky is the... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Africa: Older people are the heart of the campaign

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 30 September 2011 See more by this blogger

This is a campaign that no one should miss! Over the past 6 months, I have been helping our affiliates and partners in Africa to deliver a massive and impactful 2011 Age Demands Action campaign. Although the highlight of... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Kenya: Older people marching for their rights!

By Agnes Pondo Nyambare, Posted 28 September 2011 See more by this blogger

In Kenya, the voices of older people will be heard on Wednesday 28 September 2011 in preparation for 1 October, the UN International Day of Older Persons. A procession of over 300 older people, representing the 1.8 million older... Keep reading
Action in Europe: EU countries get ready for ADA

By John McGeachy, Posted 26 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Ageing will be well and truly in the EU spotlight next year. 2012 is the European year of Action on Ageing and it is therefore only fitting that Age Demands Action (ADA) has really taken off in Europe this... Keep reading
Non-communicable diseases: UN meeting failed to set targets

By Mark Gorman, Posted 20 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Around 75% of the 35 million people who die from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide are people aged 60 and over, the majority of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. The rapid increase predicted in the number of older... Keep reading (1 Comment)