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By Julieta Rodriguez and Nancy Bohorquez, Fundación Provida Colombia  • December 2021

How Colombia Uses Education to Drive Its Healthy Longevity Work 

As we seek to address literacy, technology adoption, social-emotional supports, and healthy aging, we aim to educate not only older Colombians but also the entire population on the value of prioritizing longevity and framing it in a positive light.

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By AARP International . Aug, 2023

Newsmakers: KARIKA / Kenya

Kenyan Aged Require Information, Knowledge, and Advancement (KARIKA) is a community-based organization located in Nairobi that focuses on aging. AARP interviewed Elijah Mwega, KARIKA’s founder to learn more about the organization and its goals.

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By Tim Wendel . Jan 2021

The State of Street Fare

As Singapore’s iconic food hawkers age, an uncertain future awaits.

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Achieving Equitable Healthy Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report 4.0

Achieving Equitable Healthy Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report 4.0

  • By: Zul Merali and Olivera Nesic-Taylor
  • Aug 31, 2023

Another unique aspect of aging in Africa is that the current Sub-Saharan population is remarkably young and is projected to remain so over the next few decades. Given the numerous needs of Africa’s children and youth, it is not surprising that issues of the older population receive limited attention.

Colorful Gray: We All Deserve to Live Life to Its Fullest

Colorful Gray: We All Deserve to Live Life to Its Fullest

  • By: Maciej J. Kucharczyk
  • Aug 31, 2023

Our vision encompasses an inclusive society based on well-being for all; solidarity between generations; and full entitlement to enjoy life, participate in, and contribute to society.

Embracing the Opportunities of Demographic Change

Embracing the Opportunities of Demographic Change

  • By: Dubravka Šuica
  • Aug 31, 2023

Providing flexible retirement policies and paths toward a gradual end of career can help avoid one of the biggest sources of brain drain: losing our most experienced and knowledgeable workers.

Ensuring Support for Caregivers and Families

Ensuring Support for Caregivers and Families

  • By: Lisa Paus
  • Aug 31, 2023

However, caregivers are often overburdened, which can have negative mental, social, and educational impacts. Pausentaste helps young caregivers to take a break, reflect, accept support, and talk about their
situation — anonymously.

From the CEO: Keys to Healthy Longevity

From the CEO: Keys to Healthy Longevity

  • By: Jo Ann Jenkins
  • Aug 31, 2023

As global aging transforms economies around the world, the growth opportunity is AgeTech — that is, technological innovation across all sectors in developing products and services that help people live better as they age.

From the Editor-in-Chief: The Journal, 2023 Edition

From the Editor-in-Chief: The Journal, 2023 Edition

  • By: Peter Rundlet
  • Aug 31, 2023

This edition was crafted to respond to the unique times we are in. The global megatrend of population aging is increasingly highlighted in the nightly news, rising in the popular consciousness.

 
Learning Journeys
Dive Deep into Learning with Videos from Around the World.

Each video explores different facets of aging in cultures across the world. From a street fair in Singapore to preserving the traditional salsa dancing in Colombia, these learning journeys will engage your curiosity and open your eyes.

Visit the Video Gallery

 
Learning Journeys
Dive Deep into Learning with Videos from Around the World.

Each video explores different facets of aging in cultures across the world. From street fare in Singapore to preserving the tradition of salsa dancing in Colombia, these learning journeys will engage your curiosity and open your eyes.

Visit the Video Gallery

 
Learning Journeys
Dive Deep into Learning with Videos from Around the World.

Each video explores different facets of aging in cultures across the world. From street fare in Singapore to preserving the tradition of salsa dancing in Colombia, these learning journeys will engage your curiosity and open your eyes.

Visit the Video Gallery

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