WHO Must Fill Glaring COVID-19 Response Gap: Address Older People Worldwide media reports that coronavirus is harming the most vulnerable populations, including seniors. Unfortunately, to […]
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The Future of Dementia
The World Dementia Council recently highlighted Alzheimer Europe’s startling study: Dementia in Europe will almost double in the next 30 years. Logically, the trend makes […]
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2020: The New Decade for Healthy Ageing
By Judy Martin, Chair, Global Ageing Network The beginning of a new year and a new decade is an exciting and reflective time to evaluate […]
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We’ve got to rethink aging, says gerontologist
Global Ageing Network Board Member, Dan Levitt, explains why it is imperative that we shift our thinking about old age. Medical and technological advancements create more […]
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Language Guidelines Seek to Change Attitudes about Dementia
According the World Health Organization (WHO), there is estimated to be 47 million people living with the dementia this year alone. This number is expected […]
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Nursing Home Makes Room For Student Residents
The Intergenerational Living Program at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence, a nursing home in Portland, Maine began in January 2017. It was modelled after a […]
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6 Ways You Can Help An Older Adult With Depression | Junomedical
World Health Day commemorates the anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is celebrated on the 7th day of April of every year. This year’s […]
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The Role of the Primary Care Physician in Managing Dementia
Across the globe, the role of the primary care physician in managing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become central, and with increasing incidence of dementia and […]
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