As we get older, we face increasing barriers to our participation in society and lose some or all of our personal autonomy. These threats to our dignity can make us more susceptible to neglect and abuse, and can increase [...]
The Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction was a seminal event in the calendar of the post-2015 development agenda. It was held on 14-18 March 2015 in Sendai, Japan. This World Conference took place amidst growing concern about [...]
This is the summary of the full report, entitled "We can also make change", which presents the findings of the Voices of the Marginalised pilot research project. This summary draws on the real-life stories of persons with disabilities and older people, as told [...]
This report presents the findings of the Voices of the Marginalised pilot research project. It draws on the real-life stories of persons with disabilities and older people, as told to researchers by persons with disabilities, family members of persons with disabilities and older people themselves. [...]
As populations age, public discourse ranges from concerns about economic decline and fiscal sustainability of pensions and health systems to optimism about opportunities for healthier and more productive aging. The main contribution of Golden Aging is perhaps to show [...]
Population aging is a powerful and transforming demographic force. We are only just beginning to comprehend its impacts at the national and global levels. As we prepare for a new demographic reality, the authors hope this report raises awareness [...]
16 June 2015 - Hanoi, Vietnam The Vietnam Association of the Elderly launched its 2015 National Action Month for the elderly in Hanoi on Tuesday. Themed “Action month for the disadvantaged elderly”, this year’s program will focus on improving public awareness about taking care [...]
On June 23, we lost one of our dearest friends, Fransiskus Kupang, the Executive Director of COSE in the Philippines, an inspirational leader and a tireless, passionate, expert and hugely effective advocate for the rights of older people. Fransiskus Kupang [...]
Older people say that they are being subjected to abuse and discrimination because of their age, according to a report by the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP). Today, (15 June) Age Demands Action campaigners in [...]
The global population is ageing. Asia is at the forefront of this phenomenon. The demand of care for older people are rising. Here comes a question "who will take care of these older people?" In January 2015, [...]
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