Publications

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Older People and HIV/AIDS in Africa 3

Issue 3 discusses the UNAIDS commitment to address the impact of HIV and AIDS on older people, HIV prevalence in people aged 50 and above, the role of traditional health practitioners, and the need for age-friendly VCT services.

A short guide to HelpAge

This leaflet outlines what we stand for and what we offer to governments and international bodies, NGOs and community groups, academics and supporters.

Ageing and Development 28

A&D28 discusses a study from Tanzania which shows that a universal social pension would be an affordable and feasable way of reducing old-age poverty. Other articles cover social pensions and human rights, research on urban poverty in Ethiopia, and UN concern about violence.

AgeNews Asia/Pacific 10

Issue 10 reports on Cyclone Nargis one year on, Thai prime minister's guarantee of rights in old age, homecare regional meeting, studies on social pensions in south Asia, and older people in rural China.

Ageing in Africa 33

Issue 33 looks at making wills and writing memory books. It celebrates the twentieth anniversary of HelpAge Ghana and describes the plight of older people who are being accused of witchcraft in Kenya.

Ageing and Development 27

A&D 27 shows that older people have a unique perspective on climate change. It also includes news and reviews on health, population ageing, social pensions and the Haiti earthquake.

Ageing and Development 26

A&D 26 sets out the case for a UN convention on the rights of older people. Other articles cover decent work, witchcraft allegations, social pensions and self-help groups.

Ageing and Development 25

A&D 25 argues for new approaches to healthcare in developing countries in response to growing numbers of older people. It also reports on how migration in former Soviet Union countries means grandparents are bringing up children.