International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing

 

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Swapping ideas with providers from other nations will help forge promising solutions to benefit the world’s elderly population. Katie Sloan explains why.
In a recent report on aging in place and the potential that environments have to benefit not only older adults but families and societies as well, MetLife Mature Market Institute composed an indicator system focused on goods, services and infrastructure.
 

Ageing India

"As young families move to pursue modern jobs in the cities and life expectancy increases, India struggles to address a growing heartbreaking cap in Elder Care." 

Reinventing the Babushka

Today, body-and-soul courses aimed at older people are suddenly popping up everywhere in Moscow to revolutionize the concept of a traditional babushka.

Being Old and Healthy in Japan 

International Longevity Center- Japan gives insight into population ageing in Japan up to the year 2025.

Strengthening the Rights of Older People Worldwide 

A report from HelpAge International provides an analytical record of the rich conference discussions on key issues, challenges, legal gaps, and possible action points.

The Variety of Golden Agers: An Austrian Study

Responses to mobility challenges have to be considered at all levels of the mobility system: from vehicles and infrastructure to transport system. An Austrian study identifies profiles of Older People for mobility research.

Changwon Conference in Korea - Bridging Cultures 

During the Week of November 26th, IAHSA Executive Director, Katie Smith-Sloan is visiting Seoul, South Korea, to participate in the Changwon Conference.

At the Museum: Videoconferencing for Seniors 

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has been bringing distance learning through videoconferencing to seniors with limited movement and to all those who want to learn but may happen  to live too far away from that museum for a site visit. 

Extending Tikkun Olam from the U.S. to the Ukraine

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is an American Jewish community agency based in Washington DC that builds a network of support in Israel. So what is it doing in the Ukraine? 

Embracing the Spirit of Collaboration: From Design to Home

How can the design of senior housing improve public health? And how is senior housing different from other types of housing? Sam Beall seeks an answer. 

2012 IdeaHouse - Home Improvement 

As part of LeadingAge’s Annual Meeting taking place 21-24 October 2012 in Denver, Colorado, the LeadingAGe IdeaHouse takes the spotlight in innovative design.

EAHSA Malta – Active Ageing: The Challenge for Providers 

On September 27 and 28, the European Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (EAHSA) held their bi-annual conference in Malta. 

10 Reasons why we need to act to protect the rights of older people 

Supporting organizations are suggesting ways the OEWG on Ageing can strengthen human rights instruments to better protect and promote older people’s rights.

Are House Calls a Practice of the Past or the Future?

Prominent among those who welcome the return of house-calls are the elderly, many of whom have lost hope in the medical system and who don’t want to go to hospitals

Madrid International Plan: 10 Years Later 

The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, adopted in April 2002, marked a turning point in how the world looked at ageing.




 
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IAHSA EVENTS

Australia - US Meet and Greet

22 May 2013 - 5pm. Leadingage/IAHSA offices 

Join Australian executives for a reception with IAHSA, CAST and LeadingAge members. Make connections with our international and local leaders and learn about the work they are doing while enjoying light refreshments and cocktails. The reception will follow a presentation by CAST and IAHSA on their respective organizations and current projects. 

The delegates are led by SAGE Study Tours, an Australian group organizing toures to the aged care and retirement living industries worldwide. Australian delegates are looking forward to meeting you and learning about your organization. The reception is sponsored by Procure, a software vendor of choice for home, community and aged care organizations across North America and Australia. To RSVP for this event, please click here. 

2013 IAHSA/IAHSA-China International Conference

17-20 November 2013, Shanghai 

The International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA) and its chapter in China, the China Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA-China) are pleased to announce the joint sponsorship of IAHSA’s 10th International Conference. Connect with providers, business leaders, researchers, architects, developers and others from around the globe at the Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Shanghai’s city center.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!  

CHAPTER MEMBER EVENTS

SAGE US Tech Tour

May 23-28, 2013

SAGE will bring together Australian members in the United States for networking and information sessions.

The tour will take in South Carolina, Washington and New York and will include attendance at a seminar at CAST (Center for Aging Services Technology) in Washington, an institution that is leading the charge in developing, evaluating and adopting emerging technologies that improve the ageing experience. Registration for this event is now closed.

2013 Design for Ageing Showcase

17-20 November, 2013

The Global Ageing Network presents a unique forum for designers and aged care providers worldwide to share innovations in senior living design and programming, along with this opportunity for publication in a book for the best trends in design for ageing.

ACSA Annual Meeting

10-13 November, 2013.  

Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) has established itself as the national peak body representing faith-based and not-for-profit organisations providing residential and community aged care, housing and retirement villages for more than 700,000 older people, younger people with a disability and their carers’.

EAHSA Annual General Meeting

27 May 2013 EAHSA Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium.  

As part of the key pan-European association for the European ageing industry, the benefits of membership include being part of the prime platform for networking; getting first-hand information about new developments; influencing policy and assisting shape priorities; and learn of, and share, innovations to facilitate improvements in quality, financial sustainability and flexible and innovative housing and care services.  

 

 

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