Les effets de la défiance a l’égard des vaccins en France sur les personnes âgées La population a tendance à penser que les vaccins ne sont nécessaires que pour les enfants et avant un voyage. L’immunisation des personnes âgées est souvent négligée, surtout en...
World Pneumonia Day (12 November 2017) The 2017 World Pneumonia Day (WPD) will take place on 12 November. This year, the IFA will highlight the importance of vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia for older people and at-risk groups. These vulnerable groups have a...
Vaccination at the IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing Abstracts are being accepted until December 1 2017, and can be in the form of an oral presentation, poster, symposium or workshop. Submissions must fall under one of the four main themes: Combating Ageism,...
WHO / IFA Webinar – “Aging2.0: Improving experiences for older people through technology and innovation” The latest WHO / IFA webinar, “Aging2.0: Improving Experiences For Older People Through Technology and Innovation” was presented by Mr. Stephen...
UN expert urges public action to halt abuse of older persons by relatives Guest statement by Ms. Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, Independent Expert on the Human Rights of Older Persons, United Nations Many older persons are at risk of being abused by their own relatives, a...
