Health
The right to health is a basic expectation for people of all ages. But older people face all kinds of challenges -- even discrimination -- as they seek to get the right kind of healthcare as they grow old.
Here, older people from across the globe tell us about some of the health issues they have to deal with.
Kakule, 68, Democratic Republic of Congo
We restored Kakule's sight after he suddenly went blind.
Posted: 24 July 2013
Candeado, age unknown, Mozambique
Candeado now has a new house and glasses so he can see and move about unaided.
Posted: 14 July 2010
Long Ba Ying, 68, China
Ying says his older people's association has made a huge difference because now his health issues are addressed.
Posted: 10 June 2010
Tecla, 87, Moldova
Tecla has been part of a HelpAge project to reintegrate vulnerable older people into the village community.
Posted: 07 June 2010