By Katie Smith Sloan October 1st marks the 27th anniversary celebration of International Day of Older Persons. International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is an […]
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News Topic: Health and Wellness
Fighting Frailty One Mouthful and One Repetition at a Time
By Jo Boylan, Ngaire Hobbins and Tim Henwood (Guest Post) As the population ages, the percentage of older adults diagnosed as pre-frail or frail will […]
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Organizational Wellness as Your Key to Success
By Kim Daly Nobbs & Tama Carey (Guest Post) We’ve all heard the numbers. Across the globe, our population is graying. From 2010 to 2050, […]
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Dan Levitt: Rhinestone Cowboy shines spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease. | The Province
Global Ageing Network Board Member and gerontologist, Dan Levitt, reflects on the legacy of country music legend, Glenn Campbell. Campbell will not only be remembered […]
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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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A Novel Video-based Education and Analysis System for Caregivers of Cognitively Impaired Seniors
By Miwako Honda, M.D., Director of (Guest Post) In a rapidly ageing society, Behavioral Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) management is one of the key […]
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Sodexo’s Dignicare Enhances Dining Experience for Seniors with Dementia
By Aline Le Clef, Sodexo Belgium (Guest Post) Sodexo’s “Dignicare” meal program focuses exclusively on seniors with dementia. Because residents with dementia, just like other […]
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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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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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Improving Best Practice at a Global Level – Inside Ageing
By Marcus Riley, Chair – Global Ageing Network The International Association of Homes & Services for the Ageing (IAHSA) has formally become the Global Ageing […]
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