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IFA and ILC-UK joint statement on proposed changes to UK childhood pneumococcal immunisation programme In October 2017, the British Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) proposed that childhood vaccination for pneumococcal disease be moved from a 2+1...
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WHO / IFA Webinar “Engaging Planners as Livable Community Allies” – 7 February 2018 – 11 AM EST The IFA and the WHO are pleased to present the latest in the webinar series on age friendly communities. The webinar “Engaging Planners as...
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A letter from the President of the IFA, Mr Bjarne Hastrup The International Federation on Ageing would like to seize the opportunity of the Holiday season to wish all of our members, supporters and friends happy holidays, Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Your...
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EuroAgeism seeking 15 PhD candidates for ageism related research project EuroAgeism is seeking 15 excellent early stage researchers (ESR) for a 3-year fully funded Ph.D. program in multiple research areas. EuroAgeism is a prestigious program that is a consortium of...
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Improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+ The Centre for Elder Research and their community partners invite you to participate in a half-day think tank focused on social isolation and loneliness among immigrants 65 years...
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A stronger retirement system means more money for seniors now and in the future Canada has a diverse and growing seniors’ population with approximately 4.8 million people who are 65 years old or older. In 2015, for the first time in Canadian history, the number...
