Posts by Francois Gloutnay

• About a million Canadian seniors describe themselves as lonely or socially isolated.• Social isolation and loneliness can affect both the physical and mental health of an older person.• Associated health and emotional problems that eventually can force a person to the emergency room.• Loneliness has been linked to an earlier death for those affected.

Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), visited the HelpAge Canada headquarters in Ottawa on June 15 to mark the 10th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  Elder abuse is a serious issue in Canada and around the world. On World Elder Abuse Day, HelpAge International and advocates in 40 countries are bringing attention to…

HelpAge International is launching the first Disaster Risk and Age Index, which ranks 190 countries according to the disaster risk faced by older people. The Index reflects the collision of two trends in our current world:  ageing populations and greater risk from natural and technological hazards. Download the document here.

In 2050, for the first time in history there will be more people 60+ in the world than children under 16. About 80% of them will live in developing countries. Facing the Facts: the Truth about Ageing and Development brings together expert opinion on the trends, challenges and opportunities presented by our global ageing population.…