As 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate a year shaped by voices and action—including yours—in advancing the rights and human development of older persons. In collaboration with partners, and standing with older persons, Age Knowble contributed to pivotal moments: the historic April decision at the Human Rights Council to begin drafting a UN [...]
In 2024/2025, the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) interviewed ten Canadian elders about how their commitment to climate and environmental justice is helping shape a more sustainable and equitable world. 💪These stories highlight far-reaching contributions—not only to climate action, but also to ending hunger, securing clean water, reducing inequalities, supporting sustainable communities, protecting marine life, [...]
More than 25% of the Japanese population is age 65 or over as a result of low birth rate and long life expectancy. The low birth rate means smaller families and fewer children to care for their parents. Hence, around 20% of older persons in Japan, live alone. This raises even more issues in [...]
In 2006, 17 older persons got together for a scooter tour around the island of Taiwan. It was a trip most of them had wanted to do for years. Over 13 days, the riders triumphed over winding mountain passes, wind and rain and surprised even themselves with how far they were able to push [...]
Most older persons want to live in their home for as long as possible. They want to stay connected with their memories and independence. Many studies outline the benefits of aging in place, but with the rapid increase in the aging population and changing family composition, the focus now is changing to aging in [...]
