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    UNECE policy brief on ageing 2: gender equality, work and old age

    Project on Population Ageing, Economic Commission for Europe, 2009
    Elderly women outnumber elderly men in all countries of the UNECE region. They are more likely to live in poverty, be affected by disability and restrictions of mobility. Many elderly women are widows and at an economic disadvantage.
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    Packages of care for dementia in low- and middle-income countries

    Public Library of Science Medicine, 2009
    Two-thirds of people with dementia live in low- and middle income countries (LMICs), where there are few services available and levels of awareness is low.  This paper focuses on the effective management of dementia in LMICs, reviews the evidence on efficacy of interventions and their delivery derived from LMICs where possible.
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    Israel's long-term care insurance scheme

    Paul Baerwald School of Social Work, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2009
    Concerns about the implications of population ageing and the size of the elderly population with disabilities led Israel to began to implement its Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) Law fully in 1988.
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    Locked in: The humanitarian impact of two years of blockade on the Gaza Strip

    Reliefweb, 2009
     This report documents the humanitarian impact of the blockade imposed by Israel on the 1.5 million people living in the Gaza strip. The report describes how the recurrent cycles of violence and human rights violations, stemming from the Israel-Palestinian conflict and Hamas’ rule over Gaza, have compounded the suffering of the population in Gaza.
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    Constant crisis: perceptions of vulnerability and social protection in the Kyrgyz Republic

    HelpAge International, 2009
    In 2008, the Kyrgyz Republic experienced significant increases in food and fuel price, massively affecting  the most vulnerable populations. In response, the World Bank announced a US$10 million grant directed at topping up the existing cash transfer mechanism (the Unified Monthly Benefit, or UMB).
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    World Alzheimer report 2009

    Alzheimer's Disease International, 2009
    This Report gives an overview and analysis of the prevalence and impact of Alzheimer's disease, based on  systematic review identifying studies in 21 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) world regions. It then offers a framework of recommendations for improved understanding and treatment of the disease. Key points highlighted include:
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    International differences in longevity and health and their economic consequences

    Social and Economic Dimensions of an Aging Population, 2009
    There is a growing longevity gap between the US and Europe with no settled interpretation. This paper demonstrates that differences in observed disease prevalence can almost entirely account for this difference. The paper points that there is no “American-specific” effect on longevity, above and beyond differences in disease at age 50.
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    Resource manual on flash flood risk management module 1: community-based management

    International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, (ICIMOD), Nepal, 2008
    Frequent flash floods in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region pose a severe threat to life, livelihoods and infrastructure, both within the mountains and downstream. Vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, the poor, women and children, are the worst hit. This manual aims to help communities build their capacity to manage flash floods and other disaster risks themselves.
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    African Monitor

    As a Pan-African body established in 2006, African Monitor aims to assess the link between:
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    A resource pack for working with older prisoners

    Department of Health, UK, 2009
    This pack and its related resources are aimed at wing-based prison staff, disability liaison officers, peer support workers and anyone else who wishes to practically enhance the day-to-day lives of older prisoners. It is produced by the UK government's Department of Health and Nacro, the crime reduction charity.

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