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Russia: AIDS Shifting More Towards Older Persons and Women (November 12, 2009)
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In Russia, more than a million people have HIV/AIDS infections. In addition, the rate of growth of the newly infected is increasing, not just in Russia, but also across all Commonwealth of Independent Countries (CIC) with the exception of Belarus. In 2008 there were 20.6% more HIV/AIDS cases registered than in the preceding year. People transmit the disease through a “needle,” usually among the actively employed population. It turns out that 82% of those infected are persons 15-30 years old.
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Switzerland: Four Pillars to Fund Pensions (November 2,
2009)
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Almost 25 years ago, the Geneva Association created its pension research program called “Four Pillars.” The Association promotes a pension funding strategy based on four pillars: the mandatory public pension (“pay-as-you go” system); the complementary professional pension; individual savings; and seniors’ income earned in the workforce (mostly part-time). The Association encourages redefining the notion of “active period of life,” arguing that many older persons enjoy good health and have experiences and knowledge that can benefit all.
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Uganda: Baganda Fight for Their Heritage (November 3, 2009)
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For an ageing woman with no formal education, Central Broadcasting Service (CBS-- which broadcasts in Luganda, a local language) has been Specioza Nakabugo's only source of information, entertainment and companionship since she moved to the city to live with her son a couple of years ago.
But she was a happy woman until a few weeks ago, when her favorite local radio station, Central Broadcasting Service (CBS), was shut down by the state.
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Report: Australia: Older Persons in Public Housing: the Policy and Management Issues (August 2008)
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US: Saving for Retirement: What Do You Know? (November 11, 2009)
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At the 2001 Census, 102,735 older persons (aged 65 years or more) lived in 87,940 public housing dwellings. State and territory housing authorities
(SHAs) now have an emerging challenge: older people have higher and changing expectations; many will need support to age in place; and they are no longer restricted to aged-specific dwellings. This Final Report identifies emerging policy and management issues as older people in public housing seek to age in place. Demographic projections for this study forecast a greatly increased demand for public housing (76 per cent between 2001 to 2016). Moreover, since private rental and independent living units
(ILUs) are becoming less accessible, the expressed demand for public housing will increase very significantly over the next decade. How will Australia solve this emerging aging demand?
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When you picture your retirement years, what do you see? Most people look forward to relaxing and enjoying themselves. But how can you make that picture a reality? What can you do to make sure you'll have enough resources to live comfortably and reach your goals? What do the experts have to say about saving for
retirement, especially if economic times are tough? Like many Americans, you might worry about having enough
money for your retirement years. Developing a retirement-saving
plan might seem challenging or time-consuming. You might wonder,
“How can I save any money for my retirement?” But, whether
you’re 40, 50, or 60, you can start making a savings plan now.
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Spain: The Hands That Sustain the Field (October 15, 2009)
(Article in Spanish)
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Women (most of them seniors) represent 40.6% of the population in the rural areas of Spain. In 2008, women became pioneers in starting new agricultural businesses. The data, gathered by the Rural Council, reveals that they have also improved methods for grazing cattle. Carmen Rodríguez, who presides over the Association of Women Farmers and pioneered in the fight for women’s rights in rural areas, believes that a lot has been accomplished, but more remains to be done.
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China: A New Model for Elderly Care (October 30, 2009)
(Article in Chinese)
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In a small town called Lucheng in Wenzhou Province, elder care started as a community responsibility and effort. Lucheng has nearly 110,000 older persons. The local government encourages local businesses to get involved in this movement. It is particularly important to reach out to the older ones with limited mobility and no one to look after them.
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Philippines: Reluctant Return Home for Flood Victims (November 10, 2009) |
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Seventy-two year-old grandmother Jovita Ramos's arthritic hands could hardly stop shaking as she stood in line for assistance. Her home in Muntinlupa District--just an hour's drive south of Manila in Luzon Island, the worst affected of all the islands--is still flooded six weeks after the first of four typhoons hammered the Philippines.
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