Blog Archives
Join ILC-UK for the launch of their upcoming report: The invisible epidemic – Rethinking the detection and treatment of structural heart disease in Europe, supported by Edwards Lifesciences.
5th May 2021
How can we deliver prevention in an ageing world
As part of their Delivering prevention in an ageing world programme, ILC-UK are asking for input on how we can deliver prevention in an ageing world.
16th April 2021
How to address loneliness and improve worsening health conditions due to COVID-19 pandemic
A new global project titled "Re-imagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces" (RECETAS) will address the loneliness created by the COVID-19 pandemic through interaction with nature in six cities in Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
9th April 2021
New project launched in the Czech Republic to help older adults exercise from home
A new project, titled: “PERMANENTO – everyday functional exercise for older adults” is designed to help older adults to maintain the fundamental components of functional fitness. The main goal is to contribute to a broader perception of physical activity, especially its effects on the ageing processes and quality of life.
7th April 2021
International conference: Social and health emergency COVID-19 - 364 very long days
In March 2021, ILC Argentina, the City of Buenos Aires and the Argentinean Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics organised this free Zoom conference aimed at professionals and older people to launch the campaign: “Decade of Healthy Ageing” (2020-2030).
18th March 2021
Over 300 stories published on Dutch corona story platform
On the last day of 2020, the 300th story milestone was accomplished and published on Wij & corona (translated into Us & corona). On this Dutch story platform experiences of older people during these trying corona times are shared. With this we give the voice of seniors a stage and support and inspire each other! For example, Willem (71) tells how he tries to stay fit at home and Maarten (77), who is a heart patient and must be extra careful.
1st January 2021
An ILC-UK and ILC-S Webinar: Healthy ageing and adult vaccination in Singapore and Hong Kong
As part of the ILC Global Alliance’s 30th anniversary celebrations, ILC-UK and ILC Singapore invite you to join us for a webinar to discuss how Hong Kong and Singapore are responding to the challenges of an ageing society.
9th September 2020
ILC-UK programme launch: Delivering prevention in an ageing world
Following the ULC-UK's year-long Prevention in an ageing world programme that sparked conversations from Abu Dhabi to Taipei, Austin, Geneva, Sydney, London all the way to the G20 Health Ministers, the message is clear. It’s never too late to prevent.
22nd September 2020
ILC-GA Position Statement on COVID-19
Following a meeting of its members on Thursday, 7 May 2020, the ILC Global Alliance has prepared a Position Statement on COVID-19.
7th May 2020
Healthier for longer: Improving adult immunisation uptake in Singapore
This report was made in collaboration with ILC Singapore and explores the relationship between Singapore’s ageing population and adult vaccination.
25th March 2020
