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Containment wreaks havoc on our society’s most vulnerable and isolated population.
HelpAge Canada board member Christine Vilcocq speaks with TVA nouvelles about the 3 Dangers of confinement: Depression, Decompensation and Deconditioning. “Seniors are losing their mental and physical conditioning,” says expert Christine Vilcocq. The list of seniors in distress is growing and the situation is far from over, according to Ms. Vilcocq, gerontologist and director of operations for…
Read MoreHelpAge Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director: Gregor Sneddon
HelpAge Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director: Gregor Sneddon, BBA, BTh, MPTh, MATh. Gregor is passionate about working with the vulnerable and the marginalized, the poor, and the elderly. He comes to us after serving in ordained ministry with the Anglican Church of Canada. Gregor worked as a chaplain with the homeless or those at risk of homelessness and…
Read MoreCSE and HelpAge Sri Lanka organize health camp in Padukka
Read the full article here by Biz Adaderana… The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in collaboration with HelpAge Sri Lanka recently organized a Medical and Eye Camp for senior citizens residing in and around Padukka. The initiative was held at Sri Punyaloka Viharaya, Watareka and attracted over 150 participants from the locality. A distribution of spectacles…
Read MoreMillions of older people with disabilities risk being excluded from humanitarian assistance, new HelpAge report reveals
By Ben Small Up to 14 million older people with disabilities are currently affected by humanitarian emergencies and, even though they are among the most at risk, a new study reveals how they routinely face barriers that limit their access to assistance and protection. Missing millions: how older people with disabilities are excluded from humanitarian…
Read MoreFreedom to decide for ourselves: older people’s rights are denied, says new report
By Ben Small “It’s the most beautiful thing there is, to be able to do what I want because I feel free. A person without independence would be as good as dead,” a 71-year-old woman from Costa Rica said. Older people explore their right to be able to make their own decisions and live their…
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