Publications

Issue 75: Focus on older women discusses the effect of discrimination on older women and calls for better data as a starting point for developing more effective programmes.

Ageways 74 shows how older people’s organisations have worked successfully with the media. It explains how new technologies are changing the way the media works and provides practical guidelines on working with the media.

Ageways 73 shows how much older people contribute to society and their own development. You can find out how to apply an “age helps” approach to your own work.

French translation of Older people in disasters and humanitarian crises: Guidelines for best practice

Spanish translation of Older people in disasters and humanitarian crises: guidelines for best practice

These guidelines aim to help relief agencies meet the special needs of older people in emergencies. They also suggest ways to enhance older people's contribution.

Portuguese translation of Supporting older carers.

French translation of Supporting older carers.

Russian translation of Guidebook for developing and supporting older persons' organisations

Chinese translation of Humanitarian action and older persons: an essential brief for humanitarian actors

Arabic translation of Humanitarian action and older persons: an essential brief for humanitarian actors

This paper was prepared by HelpAge International at the request of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee. It recommends how older people should be included in humanitarian action.