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Every Breath Counts’ Cost of Pneumonia Survey
Most frequently caused by bacterial or viral infection, pneumonia is one of the world’s leading causes of death, with the highest incidence of pneumonia amongst adults aged 70...
Webinar: Adult Pertussis Vaccination
Strengthening Multistakeholder Country-level Engagement to Advocate for Adult Pertussis VaccinationGiven the rapid ageing of the world’s population and with the United Nations...
Preventing Loneliness in People Tackling Dementia
Article written by guest author Hannah Walters - hannah.walters@contentncoffee.comLiving with dementia shouldn’t mean that you or a loved one has to stop doing the things you or...
IDPD 2022
IFA Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Transformative Solutions for Inclusive...
Pneumonia on Older Adults
IFA Statement on the Impact of Pneumonia on Older AdultsAdults aged 70 years and older have the highest incidence of pneumonia globally. (1) Considering that by 2030 one in six...
Brain Health
Understanding Public Perceptions and Information Sources in CanadaThe prevention and treatment of cognitive decline across our community are crucial to supporting individuals...
Dr. Jane Barratt recognized as part of the Healthy Ageing 50
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, 22 September 2022 Dr. Jane Barratt has been selected for recognition as one of the Healthy Ageing 50 – fifty leaders working to transform the world to be...
Press Release: Adult Vaccination Advocacy Toolkit Project
Press Release Adult Vaccination Advocacy Toolkit Project 10 June 2022 Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful infectious diseases...
Announcement: 2021 Virtual Annual Members Meeting
The Board of the International Federation on Ageing, in accordance with the corporation bylaws, welcomes full members to the Annual Members Meeting held virtually on the 11th November 2020 commencing at 7.00am EST.
Homecare Hub’s Older Not Invisible Initiative
In response to the increased apathy towards older adults' health and wellbeing in society, Homecare Hub is thrilled to announce their partnership with the IFA on an...
Press Release: COVID-19 Exposing a Wider Ageism Pandemic
Press Release COVID-19 Exposing a Wider Ageism Pandemic The response to control the COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled just how widespread ageism is – older and younger people have...
Protecting Progress of Vaccination Throughout Life
Written by:Jane Barratt, Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing Unity only happens when we all walk together, and now is the time to end immunization inequity in...