The IFA began operations in 1973, at a time when organizations around the world were only beginning to understand population ageing trends. AARP was instrumental in founding the IFA, and the two organizations have enjoyed a strong relationship ever since.
The IFA has a long established and wide-ranging network of member organizations around the world. The network extends to over 75 countries covering every region. Together these organizations represent over 80 million older people.
Support for older people is becoming an increasing priority issue in the developing world and this will only continue as the proportion of older people increases in the future. Globally, the number of persons aged 60 and above is expected to more than double by 2015 and more than triple by 2100 (3.2 billion). Sixty-six percent (66%) of the increase will occur in Asia, 13% in Africa and 11% in Latin America and the Caribbean.
LGBTI and Long-term Care Facilities: Creating Culturally Safe Care An interview with Ms. Samantha Edmonds Ms. Samantha Edmonds is one of Australia’s leading LGBTI inclusive strategists, policy makers and influencers with extensive knowledge and experience in assisting...
Australia’s COVID-19 successes shine a light on Canada’s troubled long-term care sector In the article below from CBC News, Greg Shaw of the IFA speaks to the differences in the long-term care systems in Canada and Australia which have had a large impact...
Working Together to Defeat Invasive Meningococcal Disease [ French version below ] Written by:Lucie Marisa Bucci, Senior Manager, Immunize CanadaMegan Acton, Program Manager, International Federation on Ageing April 24 is World Meningitis Day, and on this day,...
Greg Shaw, Director, International Corporate Relations at the International Federation on Ageing, calls against anyone tempted to move their family member out of a care home at this time: “Let us hope that any older person moved because of such ill-informed...
As published in IMF F&D Magazine Written by David E. Bloom “Demography is destiny” is an oft-cited phrase that suggests the size, growth, and structure of a nation’s population determines its long-term social, economic, and political fabric. The phrase...