Diverse Ageing

How have people from different socio-economic and cultural groups coped with ageing?

Who are some inspirational people from different backgrounds who live dynamic, powerful lives as they age? Who do you know who has used their new life stage(s) as a means to re-invent themselves, to excel in new ways? How do things work differently in your community compared to other parts of the world? What might we learn by looking at how world leaders, politicians, celebrities, or other international figures approach ageing in their country?

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CareBanks use time banking to help bridge the rapidly growing gap between seniors’ support needs as they ‘age in community’ & declining Local, State, Federal support for many senior social service programs

CareBanks -using time banking to help seniors age-in-community irrespective their economic situation

CareBanks use time banking to help bridge the rapidly growing gap between seniors’ support needs as they ‘age in community’ & declining Local, State, Federal support for many senior social service programs

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DeletedUser

20:35, Jun 19, 2013

Guillermo's testimony is and inspirational insight on how important it is to think about future income while you're young.

"Colombia Mayor"- The testimony of Guillermo Rios

Guillermo's testimony is and inspirational insight on how important it is to think about future income while you're young.

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Luz Gallo

04:12, Jun 20, 2013

In some communities, old people seek refuge in camps, where they’re left to take care of themselves. Bringing structure to these camps, will bring dignity to the old people who seek refuge there and take away the fear of being abandoned at old age.

The fear of aging in some communities: Having a Safe Haven

In some communities, old people seek refuge in camps, where they’re left to take care of themselves. Bringing structure to these camps, will bring dignity to the old people who seek refuge there and take away the fear of being abandoned at old age.

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DeletedUser

05:40, Jun 23, 2013

A village in the Netherlands inhabited entirely by elderly people with dementia offers a new answer to how society can deal with its aging population. It's a world where residents have far more freedom than they would be allowed in convalescent homes

How an experimental new town is taking the elderly back to their happier and healthier pasts

A village in the Netherlands inhabited entirely by elderly people with dementia offers a new answer to how society can deal with its aging population. It's a world where residents have far more freedom than they would be allowed in convalescent homes

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DeletedUser

01:29, Jun 20, 2013

Here are video links to Granny O'Grimm's dramatic and scary stories but they will definitely remind you of sweeter memories of your Grandmother telling you stories.

Rediscovering Ageing through Stories

Here are video links to Granny O'Grimm's dramatic and scary stories but they will definitely remind you of sweeter memories of your Grandmother telling you stories.

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Manisha Laroia

11:39, Jul 03, 2013

Neighborhood initiatives! When someone is aging and/or ill, those closest can do the most good, more often. Pair local kids groups (girl/boy scouts, 4-H, etc) with local seniors. Start a Neighborhood Watch - type group for seniors.

It takes a village

Neighborhood initiatives! When someone is aging and/or ill, those closest can do the most good, more often. Pair local kids groups (girl/boy scouts, 4-H, etc) with local seniors. Start a Neighborhood Watch - type group for seniors.

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DeletedUser

15:03, Jun 28, 2013

How do family and friends cope with aging?

Role of Caregivers

How do family and friends cope with aging?

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DeletedUser

22:15, Jun 24, 2013

Sri Lankan women who ordained as Theravada Buddhist nuns in their 60s and 70s, devoting themselves to religious practice and serving as leaders in their community.

Ageing bhikkhunis and multigenerational monastic communities

Sri Lankan women who ordained as Theravada Buddhist nuns in their 60s and 70s, devoting themselves to religious practice and serving as leaders in their community.

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Delia Kulukundis

07:13, Jun 28, 2013

Maintaining independence as a disabled person by employing students as part-time caregivers.

Caregiving Co-op

Maintaining independence as a disabled person by employing students as part-time caregivers.

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Colin Willox

Updated on 15:00, Jul 31, 2017

A film documenting the story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station.

You must fall in love with your work: Jiro Dreams of Sushi

A film documenting the story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station.

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Yachun Peng

17:47, Jun 17, 2013

Modern society/ tribal society discrimination from the aging perspective triggered me to recall a memory.

Worthiness

Modern society/ tribal society discrimination from the aging perspective triggered me to recall a memory.

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DeletedUser

14:10, Jun 25, 2013

I saw a UK TV show a few years ago and they took several well known aging celebirties and put each of them into accommodation decorated to the era when they were in their prime. This included music, colours of walls, wall paper and textiles.

Your physical surrounding can inspire your youth

I saw a UK TV show a few years ago and they took several well known aging celebirties and put each of them into accommodation decorated to the era when they were in their prime. This included music, colours of walls, wall paper and textiles.

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lee wallace

18:37, Jun 24, 2013

From farmer to supermodel: China's latest fashion sensation is 72-year-old granddad.
A Chinese grandfather is proving love knows no bounds as he models looks to promote his granddaughter's clothing store for teens.

Age like a Supermodel!

From farmer to supermodel: China's latest fashion sensation is 72-year-old granddad. A Chinese grandfather is proving love knows no bounds as he models looks to promote his granddaughter's clothing store for teens.

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Manisha Laroia

10:33, Jul 03, 2013

Casa Elda Vaccari meets the cultural and language needs of older Italians In Melbourne Australia

Connection, Community and Culture

Casa Elda Vaccari meets the cultural and language needs of older Italians In Melbourne Australia

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lee wallace

19:35, Jun 24, 2013

I've read a couple of articles about how people in Asia, in particular Japan and China, lived older and "well". The main points from these articles were: social interactions and regular physical activities. I had the chance to observe some of these.

Tight social networks and activities in Japan and China

I've read a couple of articles about how people in Asia, in particular Japan and China, lived older and "well". The main points from these articles were: social interactions and regular physical activities. I had the chance to observe some of these.

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Anne-Laure Fayard

14:37, Jun 23, 2013

The inhabitants of a small Greek island live on average 10 years longer than the rest of western Europe.

Blue zones and Icaria

The inhabitants of a small Greek island live on average 10 years longer than the rest of western Europe.

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DeletedUser

02:45, Jun 14, 2013

An interview with a special woman that is making sure to stay fit (and independent) as long as posible though yoga, vedic vegetarian food and lots of fun activities. Meet Inge.

Live healthy feel young

An interview with a special woman that is making sure to stay fit (and independent) as long as posible though yoga, vedic vegetarian food and lots of fun activities. Meet Inge.

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DeletedUser

11:24, Jun 24, 2013

Beautiful French movie about elderly friendship! Gives a good solution for skip loneliness and separation.

And if we all lived together?

Beautiful French movie about elderly friendship! Gives a good solution for skip loneliness and separation.

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Rochele Melo

12:04, Jun 15, 2013

Mature Japanese Taiko Artists who are still youthful and engaged as ever before at 60+ years of age.

Mature Japanese Taiko Artists: They Still Got Their Groove

Mature Japanese Taiko Artists who are still youthful and engaged as ever before at 60+ years of age.

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DeletedUser

23:51, Jun 15, 2013

An inspirational photo series named "Delicatessen With Love" which portray grandmothers from 58 different countries, each posing right before they start cooking and then presenting their signature dish in the end.

From Grandma With Love

An inspirational photo series named "Delicatessen With Love" which portray grandmothers from 58 different countries, each posing right before they start cooking and then presenting their signature dish in the end.

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DeletedUser

09:12, Jun 26, 2013

Anna's skills are invaluable to teachers and pupils. She feels that her work keeps her young at heart and that age enables her to be more patient, especially with pupils. Equally, she believes her perspective on life is just as youthful as it was!

Using your professional skills to feel young

Anna's skills are invaluable to teachers and pupils. She feels that her work keeps her young at heart and that age enables her to be more patient, especially with pupils. Equally, she believes her perspective on life is just as youthful as it was!

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Luiz Velloso

22:59, Jun 23, 2013

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