Ageing populations are growing around our youth-obsessed Commonwealth | Social Care Network | The Guardian

New research shows the size of the older population in most Commonwealth countries will double in the next 25 years

Source: Ageing populations are growing around our youth-obsessed Commonwealth | Social Care Network | The Guardian

Addis Ababa’s soup kitchen, in pictures

Preparing food at the soup kitchen

In the slums of Addis Ababa – the capital of Ethiopia – Age International’s soup kitchen provides thousands of nutritious meals to the poorest older people.

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Why my granddad is my best friend

Enjoying a drink

14 year-old Sandar says that her grandfather, U Myaing Tin, is her best friend. He has taken care of her and her sister ever since they were born. This Father’s Day, we speak to them about their special relationship…

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Better data means better lives

Governments have committed to disaggregating data – making sure that the information that is gathered makes visible different groups in society so we can better monitor the effectiveness of our actions.

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In pictures: ageing around the world

Andy W Langton has won the amateur category of the Age International photo competition, with this incredible shot of two divers in South Korea. The women, both in their 70s, can hold their breath for minutes at a time and dive to depths of 20 meters without any breathing equipment.

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