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UN expert urges public action to halt abuse of older persons by relatives

Jun 14, 2017

Guest statement by Ms. Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, Independent Expert on the Human Rights of Older Persons, United Nations Many older persons are at risk of being abused by their own...

Asociación Colombiana de Gerontología y Geriatría: Vacunación para Adultos en Colombia (Adult Vaccination in Colombia)

May 9, 2017

Colombia, enfrenta grandes retos en envejecimiento y vejez, dados por la baja tasa de natalidad en comparación con el aumento en la expectativa de vida. Actualmente existen más...

Saying Goodbye to a Friend – Mr. Mete Bora

Apr 23, 2017

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of a former IFA Director, Mr. Mete Bora. To his family and friends we pass on our deepest condolences and know that our...

WHO / IFA Webinar on “Establishing Age-Friendly Environments”

Mar 8, 2017

The IFA, in collaboration with the WHO, recently hosted the first in a series of webinars on age-friendly environments slated for 2017. Along with other initiatives of the IFA /...