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As the world continues to face an unparalleled health crisis, older persons have become one of the most visible victims. This could not be more evident than when looking at the percentages of deaths in long-term care facilities around the globe.

As the world continues to face an unparalleled health crisis, older persons have become one of the most visible victims. This could not be more evident than when looking at the percentages of deaths in long-term care facilities around the globe.

“Older adults make significant social and economic contributions in Canada,” says Dr. Jane Barratt, Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA). “They’re the glue that holds the fabric of this country together. They’re resilient. They have ambition and commitment. And yet, the system has failed to address the diversity, strength, and rights of our older population. The rights of older adults are human rights.”

In these unprecedented pandemic times, ageism in a variety of forms has become a matter of life and death. The following collection of images and stories aims to break down stereotypes of older people by showing their resilience, strength and tenacity throughout COVID-19 and beyond. Have a story to share? Use #Agequality and tag @IntFedAgeing

The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is excited to launch a consensus statement from the Copenhagen Summit on cognitive reserve. Held in October 2019 in partnership with DaneAge, the Summit brought together over 75 delegates from 22 countries, comprising of public health policy makers, international organizations focused on ageing and brain health, academia and policy advocacy experts.

Aligned with the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030, the International Federation on Ageing calls for Member States to prioritize the legal rights of older people to live long and healthy lives within the four action areas: ageism, integrated primary care, long term care and age-friendly cities and communities.

This World Immunisation Week, Immunisation for All Ages (IFAA) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) statement that, “at all ages, vaccines save lives and keep us safe” and calls upon professional, patient and advocacy organisations, together with all levels of government to increase their investment in prevention policy that supports immunisation at all stages of life.

During this First International e-learing Course, leading scientists and researchers from several professional fields will give presentations on a variety of aspects regarding antimicrobial resistance and the role of vaccines.

Today, 12 May 2020, 140 Member States signed a statement in support of the United Nations Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

This World Immunization Week (WIW), IFA is delighted to launch a new knowledge mobilization platform – vaccines4life.com.

V4L serves as a point of connection across disciplines and sectors to share knowledge, showcase good practice, and build collaborations on the most urgent matters related to adult vaccination.