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Ageism, whether explicit or implicit, is pervasive in society. Through stigma, prejudice and age-based discrimination, ageism negatively impacts older people at both the individual and institutional level.  Ageism involves the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination...

“Vaccination and the at-risk population of adults with heart and lung conditions” was a recent IFA hosted meeting (11-12 October) in Sweden that brought together for the first time experts in the fields of public health, heart and lung conditions, ageing, immunization...

IFA Guest Blogger: Lauren Eaton, Communications Specialist with The Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center (MAA). The MAA Center brings attention to the dangers of asbestos and the deadly form of cancer it causes: mesothelioma. They are an independent group working...

Today is World Sight Day – an awareness day dedicated to drawing attention to vision health issues. Maintaining vision function is a key aspect of healthy ageing as it can enable people to keep doing what they value as long as possible.  Older age is often associated...

In honour of World Sight Day, the IFA welcomes guest blogger Ms Louise Gillis, National President, Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and Eye See You partner. --- The CCB is the largest membership-based organization of the blind in Canada, with over 84 chapters.  CCB...

A ‘champion’ is an individual that facilitates change – whether it’s organizational, institutional, or social – and is active throughout all the stages of change.  The role of champion involves taking on a position of influence by establishing direction, aligning...

IFA GUEST BLOGGER: Anne Harris is an HR specialist working for londonlive-incare.com. She eagerly shares her knowledge with her audience on various blogs.  --- For many people retirement is a chance to finally do things they’ve always wanted, but the daily grind...