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An opportunity to promote better health for older people

By Fiona Clark, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger

This week, the Brazilian government and the WHO opened the first World Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Rio de Janeiro. Over 50 ministers are attending as well as secretaries of health from all around the world and... Keep reading
World Food Day and Blog Action Day: Global food crisis and older people

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 14 October 2011 See more by this blogger

16 October is both World Food Day and Blog Action Day. As a result, the theme for Blog Action is food, but more specifically, the focus of World Food Day is "Food prices - from crisis to stability". Our... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Age Demands Action in Gaza: Inspiring younger people to support older people's rights!

By Abed Err Hman Shehada, Posted 10 October 2011 See more by this blogger

On 30 September, I participated in a video conference in collaboration with Tony Blair Faith Foundation, as part of Age Demands Action. The objective was to exchange information with young students about issues affecting older people and the role... Keep reading (1 Comment)
NCD summit: Progress made but more focus on treatment and care needed

By Mark Gorman, Posted 03 October 2011 See more by this blogger

HelpAge and our partners have been active in recent months making the case for the better inclusion of ageing and older people in the growing debate on non communicable diseases (NCDs). The UN Summit on NCDs in New York... Keep reading (1 Comment)
World Alzheimer's Day 2011: Guest blog by Marc Wortmann

By Marc Wortmann, Posted 21 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Marc Wortmann is Executive director of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). He was a member of the Parliament of Province of Utrecht, working closely with various charities and voluntary organisations. Mr Wortmann was Executive Director of Alzheimer Nederland before joining... Keep reading