Climate justice in an ageing world
The world’s population is ageing and increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This demographic transformation and its repercussions for climate action have remained under-explored. Anticipating
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Poverty, vulnerability, and fiscal sustainability in the People’s Republic of China
This report explores the new poverty reduction strategy of the People's Republic of China and focuses on the vulnerable, particularly children, the elderly, and those whose access to health care is jeopardized
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Order of the Bombay High Court regarding door to door COVID-19 vaccination for elderly and disabled citizens, 22/04/2021
<p>Order of the Bombay High Court in the matter of Dhruti Kapadia & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/04/2021.</p> <p>The petitioners (practicing advocates) filed the application appealing
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Order of the Supreme Court regarding prioritising admission of elderly people in healthcare facilities, India, 04/03/2021
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Dr. Ashwani Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 04/03/2021. The matter related to admission of elderly people on a priority basis in private
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WHO Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing 2019
<p>WHO published in 2017 the Guidelines on integrated care for older people. Integrated care for older people (ICOPE) reflects a community-based approach that will help to reorient health and social services
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Weatherization and home improvements: A promising path for improving health and reducing medical costs for older adults
<p>High medical and energy costs, limited incomes, and narrow comfort ranges present multiple health-related challenges for older adults. A variety of studies indicate that weatherizing and repairing the
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Epidemiology of Covid-19 in a long-term care facility in King County, Washington
<p>Long-term care facilities are high-risk settings for severe outcomes from outbreaks of Covid-19, owing to both the advanced age and frequent chronic underlying health conditions of the residents and
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Rapid needs assessment of older people-Gambella, Ethiopia
<p>The report contains key findings of the assessment, together with observations and analysis by HelpAge’s humanitarian team and sectoral advisers.It aims to help all organisations operating in
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Ageing and the SDGs: Key messages to ensure age-inclusive policies
<p>This guide supports HelpAge staff and network members in using Agenda 2030 to advance older people’s rights and inclusion in development policy and practice. It explains how global development
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Safety and health at the heart of the future of work
<p>2.78 million workers die from occupational accidents and work-related diseases each year warns this new report released by International Labour Organisation (ILO). It attributes stress, excessively-long working hours and disease to worker casualties every year.</p>
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Sri Lanka development update: demographic change in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is facing a challenging macroeconomic landscape. The post-conflict high growth momentum has decelerated. A volatile global environment and structurally weak competitiveness continue to weaken