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We are delighted Exhilda Siame a US-Based Zambian Health and Media consultant has accepted our scholarship to attend the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland.

Delighted Member, Board of Directors of the Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDVTA) Maurine Jam has accepted our scholarship to attend the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland.

We are delighted Daksha Bhat from India has accepted our offer of a scholarship to attend the Global Ageing Network/CURAVIVA conference in September.

We are delighted Patricia Wanja Namu Mukayagi, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer Of Angels Healthcare Network And Visiting Angels Nursing Agency in Kenya has accepted our scholarship to attend the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland.

We are very pleased to announce Senior Physiotherapist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Ghana Mr Maxwell Larweh has accepted our scholarship to attend the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland.

We were delighted to hear our ambassador for South Africa, Femada Shamam, is set to the helm of Durban welfare organisation, Tafta.

A big thank you to all who applied for our scholarship to be a part of the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland. We were delighted to receive over 30 applications from 16 developing countries from across the Commonwealth. Klaus Zimmermann AM, CommonAge CEO/Director CommonAge CEO/Director Klaus Zimmermann

We were delighted to hear a study into the feasibility of a universal old age pension in Malawi had been carried out and was launched towards the end of last year.

Practices are constantly developing and evolving and our partner SAGE Study Tours takes you straight to the source. Check out what it has on offer for 2017 and beyond.

CommonAge was warmly welcomed at the 2nd Africa Region Conference of the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology (IAGG) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Applicants from developing Commonwealth countries are invited to apply for CommonAge\’s scholarship to attend the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland.

Congratulations to our Founding Member ThomsonAdsett for taking out the top spot in the global elderly living sector in Building Design Magazine’s renowned World Architecture 100.

We are delighted to hear Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen, group CEO of our Founding Member Mercy Health has been named CEO of the year in Australia\’s CEO Magazine’s 2016 Executive of the Year Awards.

The Dementia Alliance International (DAI) is providing online support to people living in Commonwealth countries such as Australia, UK, Nigeria and New Zealand as well as other countries across the world including Iran, Japan, Spain, Italy, Indonesia, and Taiwan.

Remembrance Day, 11 November is the memorial day observed across the Commonwealth to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

Our ambassador for Zimbabwe Ruth Mazarura explains some of the work been carried out by her organisation to help older people support young children affected by HIV.

Our ambassador for Cameroon Francis Njuakom explains how our our scholarship to the ACSA/IAHSA conference has helped his organisation Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDVTA).

In the second part of this two-part series, CommonAge ambassador for Zambia Anderson Simfukwe shares some of the work his organisation, Aged Care and Service Centre, carries out.

In part 1 of this this two-part series, CommonAge ambassador for Zambia Anderson Simfukwe, shares his thoughts on older people and some of the work his organisation, Aged Care and Service Centre, carries out.

Diagnosed with younger onset dementia at just 49, Australian author Kate Swaffer speaks to CommonAge about her experiences and new book.

An interesting UK radio program takes a witty but thought-provoking look at the Commonwealth

We were delighted to present Brand Partners and Eldercare with their Founding Member certificates recently.

Great Britain is in a state of shock as it comes to terms with the choice its people have made about their future in the Brexit referendum.

India is a fascinating country. Rich in history and diverse in culture, and with its stunning scenery and exotic cuisine, India never fails to captivate its visitors.

Almost 600 Australians have been recognised for their contribution to the community in this year\’s Queen\’s Birthday honours, including five in recognition for their services to aged care.

With an ageing population, healthcare in Switzerland is changing. These profound changes also call for new problem-solving approaches.