Growing old on the rock: Ageing in Jamaica
Blog postLast week, I had the pleasure of appearing on the Live at 7 show on CMTV in Jamaica (fast forward to 11 minutes in) for a special feature on our ageing population and how we deal with it. The...
...clinic day for older people. Demographic shift not met by policy shift The host Simon Crosskill then interviewed me and Dr Chloe Morris, Acting Director of the Mona Ageing and...
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...clinic day for older people. Demographic shift not met by policy shift The host Simon Crosskill then interviewed me and Dr Chloe Morris, Acting Director of the Mona Ageing and...
New report reveals extent of discrimination faced by people with disabilities and older people
NewsResearch published today by HelpAge, ADD International and Sightsavers in partnership with the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) reveals how discrimination, social exclusion, bullying and violence are everyday experiences for many marginalised people.
European Commission launches its proposals for the post-2015 framework
Blog postThis week in a cold grey Brussels, the European Commission (EC) launched its long-awaited communication on the post-2015 framework. This communication will help frame the European Union (EU) debate on this process in coming months and will contribute to..
Human Rights Day: Waking up to ageism
Blog postBridget Sleap, HelpAge's Rights Policy Advisor, writes about older people's rights on Human Rights Day: Across the world, populations are ageing. There is no denying that this phenomenon presents huge challenges. How do you protect the rights of an...
MEPs agree EU development needs greater focus on older people’s rights
NewsLast week members of the HelpAge EU network joined together in Brussels to call on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to recognise and respond to population ageing as a critical issue within development and humanitarian policy.
Sustainable Development Goals: Progress made in recognising people ‘of all ages’
Blog postIn May, I posted a blog which dared us all to dream about ageing being recognised in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preventing older people from again being left behind. I wanted to give a quick update as...
Non-communicable diseases a threat to healthy ageing in Kenya and across Africa
Blog postThe number of people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kenya is increasing. Urbanisation, an ageing population, and the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles that include poor diets, lack of exercise and excessive alcohol consumption are leadin
HelpAge European Affiliates join forces to mark the launch of EY2012
Blog postI am blogging from snowy Copenhagen this week at the official launch of the 2012 European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations (EY2012). The aim of EY2012 is to create a society for all ages by promoting...
Safeguarding and inclusion at HelpAge International
PageOur policies reflect our values of striving for significant and lasting impact, being inclusive, working as committed partners, and being passionate about learning.
HIV and AIDS response marginalises older people
Blog postThis blog was written by Denebo Dekeba, Programme Officer at HelpAge affiliate, Ethiopian Elders and Pensioners National Association. This month, Ethiopia hosted the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (IC