After 70 years of human rights, what’s next?
The image of a “silver tsunami” sometimes used to describe Europe’s ageing demographics was certainly not
Elder Abuse, Ageism and Human Rights: an exploration
After qualifying as a social worker in 1981, Bridget Penhale specialised in clinical work with older
The Istanbul Convention: Protecting the rights of older women to live a life free from violence
One in four women over the age of 60 in Europe has experienced abuse or violence
Dementia as a disability
Because of their age and condition, people living with dementia have struggled to access disability support. Dianne
Disability, an Issue for All Ages
Building on the results of a recent study on physical or sensory disability in older age,
‘Collision of Concepts’
Peter is a strong self-advocate of persons with reduced mobility. Not all problems have a digital
The Freedom to Make Your Own Choices
We are closing out the Ageing Equal Campaign with the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration
Access to sign language and sign language environments is a necessity for deaf seniors living in retirement homes!
The European Union of the Deaf highlights that officially recognizing national sign languages is important action