By Mia Mullen, IAHSA Francis Njuakom, Chief Executive of Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDVTA Cameroon) and Jack York, Founder of It’s Never Too Late met at […]
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News Topic: Aging
Forces of Change
By Katie Smith Sloan, Executive Director, IAHSA Not only are global demographics changing as societies age, but so is the ageing services field. David Brooks, […]
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Brexit’s Impact on Global Ageing
Aged care organizations in the United Kingdom are not immune from the impact of Brexit. A recent report documents the challenges Brexit presents to voluntary organizations […]
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Think Tank
Rethinking Age Care, Services and Supports Countries in the developed world are–of necessity–engaged in rethinking their approach to aged care, services and supports. Assumptions of […]
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WHO Adopts Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health. This is a significant step forward in establishing […]
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Building Awareness in the U.S. Capital
On June 15, IAHSA and LeadingAge co-hosted a reception on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which encourages communities […]
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Dementia: Gender Disparity
A recent study by the Milken Institute entitled “The Price Women Pay for Dementia” pointed out the “pernicious gender-based health disparity” presented by dementia in […]
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How You Can Fight Dementia with Your Thumbs
by Geralyn Magan A new mobile video game called Sea Hero Quest guides players through a maze of arctic rivers, golden shores, and mystic marshes. […]
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My Home Life: Research and Reflection On The Role of Care Providers
How should we think about our roles as providers vis a vis the people we serve? Professor Julienne Meyer of City University of London reflects […]
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Reflections from Kenya
I had the good fortune to visit Kenya recently. It is a beautiful country full of sharp contrasts – bustling, loud cities and vast, quiet […]
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