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Seeing the Future through the Power of Global Advocacy, By Dana Bandola, IFA Project Officer
Ms. Dana Bandola, Project Officer at the IFA discusses in this article entitled, «Seeing the Future Through the Power of Global Advocacy» the importance of building platforms to strengthen organizational capacity and stimulate national and regional advocacy efforts ensuring that this pertinent health issue of vision and ageing is a priority on every government’s agenda. |
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The Inaugural Clarence Pearson Internship in Global Health and Aging
Call for Applications
The American Federation for Aging Research is welcoming applications from graduate students in the New York City area for the inaugural Clarence Pearson Internship in Global Health and Aging. During this internship, the main project will be leading an extensive audit of existing organizational, financial, and social resources for ageing populations and age-related research around the world. These findings will not only make important cross-disciplinary contributions to the field of age-related research, but also inform the research to be conducted by future interns. Along with this main role, interns will have opportunities to:
The deadline to send in applications for this fantastic opportunity is December 22, 2014 For further information, please contact John Chaich, Communications Officer at john@afar.orgor 212-703-9977.
Further information about this internship can be found here or go to AFAR’s website to learn more about AFAR’s mission and Clarence Pearson’s vision.
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An Aussie in Aged Care Abroad, By: Dr. Amee Morgans
Dr. Amee Morgans attended the IFA’s 12th Global Conference on Ageing in Hyderabad, India where forty-seven countries were represented. Speakers from across the world discussed important topics, such as costs of living, housing and transport for older people, sexual health and productive ageing. As a first time attendee of an IFA Conference, Dr. Morgans was able to obtain some insight into the importance of discussion, review and comparison of ageing advocacy goals on an international scale. Since the conference Dr. Morgans’ has had an opportunity to reflect on the question, «What are the benefits of an international conference and what does it achieve?»
Find out Dr. Morgan’s answer here.
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IV. TURYAK International Congress on «Longevity»
The importance of this International Congress on Longevity is immeasurable as almost all of the developed countries will face population ageing within the next decade. For this reason, scientific discussions, activities and research on long-term care services that facilitate active ageing have accelerated all over the world. Ageing research plays an important part in improving the welfare of older population and quality of life in later years. TURYAK and YASAM cordially invite abstract submissions that relate to one of the 12 sub-themes by 31 December, 2014 for oral and poster presentations for the IV. TURYAK International Congress on «Longevity».
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Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) Program
The Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care offices across the Greater Toronto Area, encourages members of the community to purchase gifts for those in need. The program, which was launched Tuesday November 18th at Christie Gardens, focuses on Christmas trees appearing in a number of local retail stores, Starbucks, Shoppers Drug Mart, and retirement homes. The trees will be decorated with paper tag ornaments, each containing the first name of an older person living in a long-term care facility and their Christmas wish — an item specifically requested by them.
«It becomes a very powerful statement, to receive a gift from someone who cares. Seniors can be very isolated…especially in Toronto where some of the people in retirement centres or homes aren’t from here. Their family may not be here. They may be second generation. They simply don’t have people to come and visit them,» said Mark MacLean, Manager of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Toronto West.
Key messages from the launch can be found here and read more about this program online at The Star Here are some photos below from the BASTAS Launch!
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Revera Video Series Closes Generation Gap Between Women to Combat Ageism
The latest video series in Revera Inc.’s Age is More initiative focuses on ageism as it impacts women. Dr. Barratt, Secretary General of the IFA, says «The process of creating 10 videos for women’s Wisdom Edition was just as important as the end result. The fear of ageing amongst younger women isn’t about just getting older. It’s a much more serious issue. It’s fear of losing mental capacity, physical abilities and independence.» This is why Revera’s partnership with Reel Youth, an organization of young filmmakers, is crucial to combatting ageism, she adds. Read the full article on the Ontario Long Term Association (OLTCA) website. Watch one of these inspirational videos below:
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First National Summit on Ageing and Care of Older Persons in Nigeria, Dave Omokaro Foundation
The Summit with the theme «Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All» was aimed at developing a Sustainable National Framework with matrix of actionable time-bound goals and targets to improve quality of life and standard of living of older persons and to influence their inclusion in Nigeria’s Post 2015 Sustainable Development Agenda. Over 270 persons were in attendance to exchange and translate knowledge on diverse challenges of ageing in policy elements. Attendees included senior citizens, government institutions leaders, representatives from indigenous and international statutory institutions leaders, representatives from indigenous and international organizations, civil society organizations and technical experts.
For more information, please read the summarized document from the National Summit on Ageing and Care of Older Persons.
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Urbanization and Age-Friendly Cities Meeting, NGO Committee on Ageing in New York
On 6 November 2014, Helen Hamlin, IFA Main Representative at the United Nations, moderated the NGO Committee on Ageing New York meeting on Urbanization and Age-Friendly Cities. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an Age-Friendly City as «an inclusive and accessible urban environment that promotes active ageing.» The IFA has been a proud supporter of the age-friendly program since its inception and is now partnering with WHO to lend its unique expertise in order to help ensure that Age Friendly World is an all-encompassing resource for all things related to age-friendliness and a useful community to connect all those across the world undertaking age-friendly initiatives. Through its growing global reach via a large membership base and governmental network the IFA is uniquely placed to view the social and economic consequences of population ageing in the context of both its opportunities and challenges including financial protection, healthy ageing, age-friendly cities, health and social system change, labour market forces and the care continuum. For more information, please see the Age-Friendly World Website.
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Ageing Scenario in Nepal: From Policy to Development
It is important that these significant demographic and socioeconomic issues are recognised in the development and delivery of policies and programmes in Nepal. This study report entitled, «Ageing Scenario in Nepal: From Policy to Development» is a review of current policies and programmes and aims to provide insights and recommendations for further improvements in meeting the existing gaps in age-inclusive development planning in Nepal. ______________________________
This report was produced by HelpAge International and Ageing Nepal. |
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The International Day of Older Persons, Janaseva Foundation
This year, Janaseva Foundation, Pune celebrated the International Day of Older Persons on 3 November 2014 due to state elections. It was a day long program in which approximately 3500 older citizens participated from Pune and various parts of Maharashtra. During the inaugural function, about 10 — 15 citizens aged 80 and above and a few citizens aged 100 and above were congratulated for their remarkable work in various fields. This year Mayor of Pune, Dy. Mayor and few elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly participated in this program. Hon’ble Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister, Ministry of Environment and Forests, and Government of India were not able to attend. In their absence they sent a video message for this function. Find out more about Janaeva Foundation on their website.
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Loneliness among Older Adults in Canada |
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Loneliness varies across countries. For example older Canadians appear to be less lonely than older people in France, Germany, Russia or Japan. Professor Keating in the webinar highlighted the importance of a strong social network, being involved in organizations and having regular contact with relatives — all of which are powerful shields against isolation and exclusion. According to Professor Keating loneliness is a relevant indicator of the degree of social connection in a society and most importantly neither loneliness nor social isolation are inevitable parts of normal ageing. For more information please visit CHNET Work’s website.
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