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My Country, Ethiopia
By Selamawit Amare, Posted 07 May 2013 See more by this blogger
Unique among African countries, Ethiopia held onto its present culture and identity thanks to what the older generation paid for its sovereignty. Over four million people (over 5%) of the total population are over 60. This rate is expected... Keep reading
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Day Two: UN Open-ended Working Group on Aging
By Bethany Brown, Posted 23 August 2012 See more by this blogger
Morning Session - Autonomy, Independent Living and Healthcare The concepts of autonomy, independent living and healthcare were framed by the moderator, who noted that life expectancies have increased, the ability for many people to stay in their homes has... Keep reading
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To Grandmother's House We Go
By Katie Vaky, Posted 24 July 2012 See more by this blogger
Since 2000, the United Nations Security Council has listed HIV/AIDS as a threat to national security alongside nuclear weapons and terrorism. Why? Because it is eradicating entire generations. A generation of workers, leaders, and also parents. Losing so many... Keep reading
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What do you know about older women?
By Bethany Brown, Posted 07 March 2012 See more by this blogger
Here is something most people know: women live longer than men. Here is something else most people know: women are usually poorer than men. What most people might not know is that older women carry the weight of the... Keep reading
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Older People Caring at the Heart of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Africa
By Bethany Brown, Posted 23 January 2012 See more by this blogger
HelpAge USA is part of a network of 85 affiliates, advocating for older people's rights and delivering services with and for them in low- and middle-income countries around the world. We recently spoke with Voice of America s television... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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