The UN has designated October 31st as #WorldCitiesDay. This day addresses the challenges of making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The WHO’s Age-Friendly Environments framework helps address this, in the context of older persons. https://lnkd.in/d-3CH5Q https://shorturl.at/ObhSI
International Federation on Ageing
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, ON 4,457 followers
Driving the agenda of the world’s ageing population. Engage in the talks and actions at www.ifaconf.ngo!
About us
The IFA exists to inform, educate and promote policies and practice to improve the quality of life of older persons around the world. It is our mission to: •Respond to the need for information on policies, practices, and rights •Facilitate interaction and collaboration between all sectors concerned with ageing issues •Providing a reliable platform for information exchange, empowerment and connection •Bridge gaps in the knowledge and understanding of the ageing experience •Develop tools to empower older people and the various groups working with them •Help foster an age friendly environment at the global, regional and local levels WE ARE an international non-governmental organization with a membership base of NGOs, the corporate sector, academia, government, and individuals. WE BELIEVE in 'generating positive change for older people throughout the world by stimulating, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on rights, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life of people as they age.'
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http://www.ifa.ngo
External link for International Federation on Ageing
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
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1 Bridgepoint Drive
Suite G.238
Toronto, ON M4M 2B5, CA
Employees at International Federation on Ageing
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Mark Venning
"Recoding a Longevity Society" - Researcher, Writer, Commentator: Age Inclusive Communities, Global Longevity Narratives, AgeTech Horizons. Associate…
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Mark Brandon OAM
Experienced senior executive - aged care policy, regulatory and advocacy
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Kari Cardinale
Partner and Chief Content Officer at MEA
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Gabriel Arrache
Media, Marketing and Communications Officer | Provisional RGD | Adobe Photoshop's personal friend, happily married to Procreate. Concept creator…
Updates
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Join us tomorrow at the IFA #GlobalCafé, as Dr. Alexandra Lopes, will discuss "European policies and practices for older adults in long-term care." Register now: https://shorturl.at/K5VvW #IFA #AgeFriendly
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#AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) is one of the most pressing global public health challenges of our time, threatening the efficacy of modern medicine and the sustainability of effective public health responses. In Canada and across the globe, the rise in AMR poses significant risks, especially among older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions. To address these challenges, the International Federation on Ageing is hosting a "Tackling the Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance" webinar on November 20, at 9:00 a.m. Join us: https://shorturl.at/oi2av
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According to a survey conducted by the IFA, of people who are unsure or do not plan to be vaccinated against #COVID-19 this fall, over half of them require more information on vaccine effectiveness and safety to make a decision. If you have questions about the #COVID-19 #vaccine, speak to a trusted healthcare provider.
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In this week's IFA #GlobalCafé, Dr. Alexandra Lopes, will discuss "European policies and practices for older adults in long-term care." Register now: https://shorturl.at/K5VvW #IFA #AgeFriendly
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International Federation on Ageing reposted this
#Ad Learn how prevention-first healthcare policies can safeguard health rights for ageing populations and uplift global economies.
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Recently, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) conducted a national survey, ‘Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Canada,’ to explore the beliefs and practices around #COVID-19vaccination among Canadians. With the support of partners, the IFA is now launching an educational campaign addressing knowledge gaps on COVID-19 vaccination. Read about this initiative and its importance in the associated press release. https://shorturl.at/svubu
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This is a reminder that the second session for the Global Café series on Pain Management will begin in 1 hour. We look forward to having you join the conversation on pain management soon. If you have not registered yet, you can still register for the session here [insert Registration link]. #PainManagementSeries #GlobalCafé #healthwebinar #painmanagement #chronicpainrelief #chronichealthconditions
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This 24th of October marks #UnitedNationsDay, the anniversary of the United Nations officially coming to be, with the ratification of the UN Charter. Today offers the opportunity to amplify our common agenda of reaffirming the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. We see this as a symbol of hope for global unity. https://lnkd.in/eXXhDCx
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Do you experience chronic pain or know someone who does? Register now for tomorrow’s session and don’t miss out on another informative and important session on pain management! https://shorturl.at/vVQQj #PainManagementSeries #GlobalCafé #healthwebinar #painmanagement #chronicpainrelief #chronichealthconditions
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