on Jul 19th, 2006Senior News Digest
The Senior News Digest is a glimpse into the politics of growing older around the world.
Pickpockets Target Elderly at Pearson
640 Toronto, Canada - 56 minutes ago
Elderly people heading through the airport are having their bags and purses stolen by thieves that set up a distraction. They’re …
Volunteers helping elderly in hot weather
WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 2 hours ago
… day. Along with meals this summer the center is also warning the elderly community about the dangers of hot weather. Independent …
Elderly die in Europe heatwave
Ireland Online, Ireland - 21 hours ago
… 80s died today in the Bordeaux region, victims of the soaring temperatures across France that recall the summer of 2003 when 15,000 people, mostly elderly, died …
Namibia: Aids Impacts On Elderly
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 2 hours ago
ELDERLY Namibians - those between the ages of 60 and 90 - bear the brunt of caring for orphans and vulnerable children in north-central Namibia, a new survey …
Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Republic of Namibia
Our Mandate
Ensure gender equality and equitable socio-economic development of women, men and children.
Our Vision Statement
To ensure that Namibia becomes “a society of equal opportunities for all”.
Our Mission Statement
To create and ensure an enabling environment in which gender equality and the well-being of children can be realized.
Bizarre death of elderly tourist
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 8 hours ago
Rita Braidwood had joined a cult, a convent, or fled from her family - her bizarre disappearance threw up many theories, but the most simple now seems most …
FDLE: Former Homicide Detective, Daughter Exploited Elderly
North Country Gazette, NY - 11 hours ago
… for the Brevard County state attorney’s office, are free on bond are being arrested on charges of grand theft and exploitation of the elderly involving real …