Research has shown that strong social networks can play a critical role in protecting against abuse. A connected older person is more visible. They are seen, heard, and checked in on – and this can ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy The consultancy at HelpAge International will explore effective technology use, inclusive digital ...

As family support changes in Nepal, a new self-care programme is giving older people the tools to stay healthy and ...

On 28 March 2025, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook central Myanmar, leaving homes shattered and lives upended. Amid the rubble and aftershocks, it was older people – often the most ...

Amel and HelpAge have launched an Ageing Unit in Lebanon to promote the rights and wellbeing of older people through advocacy ...

We welcome the draft’s focus on leadership, equity and integrated, people-centred care. We’re especially encouraged by ...

When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar in late March 2025, it brought widespread destruction and fear, particularly for older people already living on the margins. Homes cracked, buildings ...

HelpAge network members in Malawi and Tanzania are stepping up to make sure older women get the support they deserve through social protection systems. At recent national workshops, HelpAge ...

Older people are speaking out and we are listening. Our collection of life stories captures the strength and resilience behind a lifetime of experience. For older people like Daw Than Than Swe, 74, ...