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United Nations International Day of Older Persons
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) and the 30th Anniversary of the UN International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP), this inaugural virtual celebration unites UN officials and leaders in the fields of ageing and beyond to address the call to action for a Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030.
IFA Directors – Call for Expressions of Interest
In the following joint statement, the World Coalition on Adult Vaccination calls on increased investment in educating and encouraging older adults and those with chronic diseases to be vaccinated against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.
IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing, Now in November 2021
With the best intelligence that can be gained from public health officials and considering current travel restrictions, the IFA has decided to move the 15th Global Conference on Ageing (for the last time) to November 2021.
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Healthy Lung Month: The Role of a Caregiver
IFA Guest Blogger: Lauren Eaton, Communications Specialist with The Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center (MAA). The MAA Center brings attention to the dangers of asbestos and...
Blindness is Not Inevitable – World Sight Day 2018
Today is World Sight Day – an awareness day dedicated to drawing attention to vision health issues. Maintaining vision function is a key aspect of healthy ageing as it can enable...
World Sight Day: #EyeSeeYou Partner CCB is Raising the Importance of Eye Health
In honour of World Sight Day, the IFA welcomes guest blogger Ms Louise Gillis, National President, Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and Eye See You partner. --- The CCB is the...