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Fifth WHO / IFA Webinar – Rural and Remote Age-friendly Communities The latest WHO / IFA webinar, ‘Rural and Remote Age-friendly Communities’ was presented by Dr Verena Menec of the Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of...
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Les barrières au vieillissement en bonne santé des personnes âgées immigrées en France Le vieillissement mondial de la population nécessite de prendre des mesures afin de s’assurer que les personnes âgées restent en bonne santé, pour continuer à vivre dignement. Mais...
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Unequal Ageing: Older Prisoners Ageing in Place “In managing the growing wave of older offenders, it would be wise to avoid some of the mistakes we have already made along the way in regards to the mentally ill. Just as prisons today have become the new asylums, we do...
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Income security of older people in Mexico The number and proportion of older people is increasing globally, which makes it even more important to ensure that the rights of older people are both protected and respected, and inclusion is the norm. However, the countries...
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IFA/GAROP Webinar on Long Term and Palliative Care in Older Age The IFA is continuing its partnership with the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP), to present a second webinar on global issues facing older people, related to the work being conducted...
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Unequal Ageing: The Plight of Older Refugees “The elderly are among the most invisible groups of refugees and displaced persons. I hope to change that.” – Mrs Sadako Ogata, former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) The UNHCR defines a refugee...
