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Milestone event at European Parliament builds support for social protection

By Ellen Graham, Posted 28 April 2011 See more by this blogger

In Brussels last week, to mark a Day of Action on social protection, I attended a round table debate at the European Parliament. It was organised by the European Working Group on Social Protection and Decent Work, of which... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Ageing in the media: reality of life as the “spade hacker”

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 07 April 2011 See more by this blogger

I doubt in my search over the last few months if any other media story resonates more with HelpAge and why we exist. The Guardian this week reported on the 75-year old Georgian woman who, while scavenging for copper... Keep reading (1 Comment)
International Women's Day: Things have changed - but not for all of us

By Margaret Chilcott, Posted 04 March 2011 See more by this blogger

Looking back at the last 100 years since International Women's Day started, I count myself fortunate to be born in the ‘baby boomer' era, a couple of years after the Second World War. It has given me the opportunity... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Tackling hunger in old age

By Sylvia Beales, Posted 16 February 2011 See more by this blogger

Why are so many older women and men going hungry? Older people are key producers and providers of food. Both older women and men work on the land. A high proportion of small farmers in developing countries are older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Longer lives “a call to action” for the 21st Century

By Mark Gorman, Posted 31 January 2011 See more by this blogger

Is the world beginning to take notice of global ageing? The message that extended life expectancy, falling fertility rates and accelerating ageing are now truly global phenomena seems to be getting a wider hearing, and in the past few... Keep reading (1 Comment)