Year: 2017
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Population ageing is now part of our global consciousness. Yet actions to address issues that arise from these demographic shifts have lagged behind. Among the many challenges/impediments to creating global action are: diverse patterns of ageing across countries and regions; different family, community and policy contexts that influence ageing experiences; and considerable inequities both between and within countries. The purpose of this session is to create an agenda and advocate for global action to improve quality of life of older populations. The session has 3 main elements: Contextualizing the agenda for global action. Norah KEATING, will introduce the session, setting parameters around thinking and hence acting differently in response to population ageing. John BEARD will provide an overview of global patterns of ageing, emphasizing how a global response requires understanding how these patterns are expressed in very different contexts around the world. Delineating challenges from two developing countries. Two prominent social gerontologists, Peng DU (China) and Isabella ABODERIN (Kenya), will each describe the 3 biggest challenges in population ageing in their country. Each will discuss which contexts (policy, community, family) should be the main focus for addressing these challenges; why this is the case; and what would be ideal outcomes. 3. Establishing principles for action. A substantial portion of the session will be a moderated discussion. The goal is to lead to strategies for action across countries- with local solutions for global issues. Session moderator is Norah KEATING.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: N.C. Keating, J. Beard
Institution: World Health Organization
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2728080748