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Dementia: A call to action for each of us

Aug 22, 2017

Guest post by Sandra P. Hirst RN, Phd, GNC(C); IFA Regional Vice President (North America) In May of this year (2017), delegates at the World Health Assembly endorsed a global...

Egale Canada and the International Federation on Ageing Announce New Collaboration

Aug 11, 2017

In recognition of the unique experiences of LGBTQI [1] seniors as a priority population in Canada, Egale Canada and IFA are pleased to announce their formal collaboration. In...

WHO / IFA Webinar – “Aging2.0: Improving experiences for older people through technology and innovation”

Aug 9, 2017

The latest WHO / IFA webinar, “Aging2.0: Improving Experiences For Older People Through Technology and Innovation” was presented by Mr. Stephen Johnston, co-founder and CEO of...

Live From New York: the IFA at the UN in August/September

Aug 8, 2017

IFA – Live from New York Post by Dr. Sandra Timmermann (IFA UN Representative and Editor of Live From New York) and Frances Zainoeddin (IFA UN Representative). Please e-mail Dr....

WHO / IFA Webinar Announcement – “Aging2.0: Improving experiences for older people through technology and innovation”

Jul 31, 2017

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Ageism reduces the role seniors can play

Jul 20, 2017

Dr. Jane Barratt, writing for The West Australian Believe it or not, Perth — the most isolated city in the world — is now at the center of the worldwide age-friendly movement....

“Making Communities Work for the Most Vulnerable” WHO/IFA Webinar

Jul 18, 2017

The latest WHO / IFA webinar, “Making communities work for the most vulnerable: What can age-friendly learn from the dementia-friendly movement?” was presented by Ms. Natalie...

Age-friendly Environments at the IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing

Jun 30, 2017

Recently, the IFA conducted a survey to assess topics of interest to age-friendly experts and enthusiasts at the 14th Global Conference on Ageing, and to begin to shape the...

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...

Live From New York: the IFA at the UN in June

Jun 12, 2017

IFA – Live from New York Post by Dr. Sandra Timmermann, IFA UN Representative and Editor of Live From New York. Please e-mail Dr. Timmermann with any questions or comments. IFA...

The Benefits of Companion Animals for Older People [Guest Blog]

May 29, 2017

Guest post by Jack Bird, Wild Science It might seem obvious to some that playing with a pet can make you happier, but their impact on humans can go above and beyond that. Animal...

Older people hit hardest by flu in Europe [Guest Post]

May 12, 2017

Guest post by Gary Finnegan, Editor, Vaccines Today Flu season is over for another year. Vaccines Today reported that worst-affected age group were those older 65 years of age....