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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News Topic: Global Ageing News
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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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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Cycling Without Age: A Gift of Mobility & Connection
Sometimes seeing a need and making one seemingly small step towards addressing it can make a world of difference. Such was the case with Ole Kassow, […]
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How to Combat Loneliness in Residential Care Settings
By Geralyn Magan Resident engagement and peer support can be more effective than traditional activities programs in addressing loneliness and depression among residents of nursing […]
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Looking Beyond the Earthquake to Empower Elders in Nepal
By Geralyn Magan Many still associate Nepal with the heartbreaking images of death and destruction that dominated television news programs after a devastating earthquake hit […]
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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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Will a Drone Be Your Mother’s Next Care Assistant?
by Geralyn Magan Americans may be warming up to the idea of using unmanned aerial vehicles — or drones — to deliver Amazon packages or take […]
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Why One American CEO Traveled to Perth
Some providers of ageing services might think that 10,000 miles is a bit far to travel for a conference. But American provider Barb Rode didn’t […]
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Implementing the Inter-American Convention on Protecting the Human Rights of Older Persons: A Call for Action
By Taryn Patterson On September 3rd, 2015 a series of experts and human rights leaders addressed the plenary session of a convening charged with outlining […]
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