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Krishna's story: how dealing with my dad's dementia gave rise to the Ageing Nepal charity

calendar_today 07 September 2016

News

Krishna's story: how dealing with my dad's dementia gave rise to the Ageing Nepal charity

Krishna Gautam is the founder of the charity Ageing Nepal. Why and how did you start Ageing Nepal? A year after my mother’s death in 2003, my father began to age…

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calendar_today 06 September 2016

Press Release

Ageing populations - implications, challenges and opportunities: the way forward in Asia and the Pacific

As more and more countries in Asia and the Pacific face rapidly ageing populations, strategically preparing for these shifting demographics is a top priority for governments…

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calendar_today 06 September 2016

Statement

Making the most of a fast changing demographic landscape

HelpAge Asia-Pacific Regional Conference: The Implications of Ageing Hanoi, Viet Nam. 6-8 September 2016 Opening Remarks: Lubna Baqi - Deputy Regional Director, UNFPA Asia…

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calendar_today 06 September 2016

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HelpAge Asia-Pacific Regional Conference

Asia and the Pacific is home to over half the world’s people over 60 years of age.

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By caring for one another, China’s seniors find a new lease on life

calendar_today 02 September 2016

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By caring for one another, China’s seniors find a new lease on life

Though no longer young themselves, Gaoban's seniors are caring for others.

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calendar_today 31 August 2016

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Luc Stevens - United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand: Remarks at the consultative meeting on the draft 20 year population policy for Thailand

In Thailand, people are healthier and wealthier than ever – but many are still left out and unable to fully exercise their right to a good quality of life.

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