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As the security situation in Eastern Ukraine deteriorates, older people—especially those with disabilities—are increasingly at risk. Escalating hostilities in regions such as Donetsk has forced mass evacuations, with older people among the most vulnerable. The challenges they face are far-reaching, from limited access to evacuation information, difficulty in making the journey to safety, to encountering

HelpAge USA is thrilled to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to expand its Friendship Bench DC initiative.

As we mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, we find ourselves at a grim crossroads.

Adaptive and shock-responsive social protection (ASRSP) at-risk households cope with disruptions like disasters and crises. Yet, older people’s needs are often overlooked. New research explores how to better support older people through ASRSP systems.

Older Ukrainians living with serious illness face significant concerns and challenges within the political, environmental, and social context of the ongoing armed conflict, HelpAge USA said today.