Good opening session on the second day of #GAN2021 with Katie Smith Sloan and Marcus Riley - so agree with the lack of international effort in arguing for and getting a UN Convention for Older Persons. The global #humanrights community is too silent on #olderpeople rights. GlobalAgeingNetwork

“No matter the stage of life, you have the potential to pursue your potential and passions to live as happy and healthy as possible.” Marcus Riley GlobalAgeingNetwork #GAN2021

Marcus Riley says that BallyCara's approach to healthy ageing starts with the person, they have a belief that no matter what age you are you can pursue your passions. They start engaging with older people earlier, when they are still independent #GAN2021

.Marcus Riley emphasizes how we must be self-reflective and evaluate our willingness to learn from AND with one another in order to expand reach. #GAN2021 GlobalAgeingNetwork

Thousands of older Australians experience elder abuse every year, sometimes from those closest to them. If you are concerned about someone you know, call the free and confidential National Elder Abuse phone line on 1800 ELDERHelp or 1800 353 374.

Friday, Oct. 1, is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. The theme for #UNIDOP2021: “Digital Equity for All Ages.” The stereotype that older people lack digital competency isn’t just wrong, it’s hurtful. Let’s tell a new story about aging. #ReframingAging

To celebrate #UNIDOP2021's theme 'Digital Equity for All Ages', our Digital Engagement Officer Rojan has reflected on his Tech Mentoring experiences in the most recent post on BallyCara's Blog. ballycara.com/ballycara-blog… #technology #agedcare #connected #mentoring

A small yet important step as UN #HRC48 adopts significant resolution calling on member states to combat ageism, eliminate age discrimination and protect the rights of #OlderPersons Global Alliance GlobalAgeingNetwork #agewithrights UN For Ageing United Nations UN Human Rights Council Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

🚨BREAKING: The Dolphins are finally into the NRL! The Australian Rugby League Commission has just approved us as the 17th Club in the competition. Click here to be part of our Club: dolphinsnrl.com.au #DolphinsNRL

The actor William Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space. The “Star Trek” star traveled to space with three other passengers on a mission that lasted about 10 minutes. Champagne corks popped. There was lots of laughter, high-spirited relief. nyti.ms/3BzTwhU

Marcus Riley says language plays an important role in how we view and take care of long-term care residents. This is why OLTCA supports the person-centred language pledge, which looks at residents for their abilities. #TiLTC2021

Our Executive Chairman Marcus shares his insights on embracing diversity in the workforce in this thought-provoking piece. australianageingagenda.com.au/contributors/t… #agedcare #diversity #workforce #team

Above and beyond - those are the words to describe all of the latest winners of our Staff Reward and Recognition Scheme! Congratulations everyone, well deserved 👏 You can read their nominations here: ballycara.com/news-events/ne…

Age-based discrimination in employment is one of the main barriers faced by older persons. We need to promote employment in old age and active ageing need to go hand in hand with universal and adequate social protection systems. Learn more: bit.ly/3ny3gV0 #CSocD60

There is still no UN convention to protect the rights of older people!! Please retweet to show your support for the #AgeWithRights campaign today and into the future. #ageing #ageism #humanrights #unitednations Global Alliance GlobalAgeingNetwork United Nations UN For Ageing Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳

Great to be involved with Global Alliance GlobalAgeingNetwork Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert UN DESA DISD and many others to support preparations for #OEWG12 #AgeWithRights

By 2050, one in six people in the world will be aged 65 and over. On 26 May, Human Rights Council president Federico Villegas took part in a UNITAR multi-agency webinar on strengthening the promotion & protection of the human rights of older people. INFO ▶️ bit.ly/38P3yCA

I'm pleased to announce that according to MRI-Simmons, AARP The Magazine remains America’s most-read magazine reaching 37.5 million readers. The ATM resonates especially with the 60+ readership which grew by 500K+ since last year! Congrats to Editor-in-Chief Bob Love & team!

A better world for older persons is a better world for all of us. We need a UN convention for the rights of older persons. Retweet to add your voice. #AgeWithRights #OEWG13

Kudos to Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 for supporting a step forward at #OEWG13 in interests of older people and #agewithrights much work to now be done given lack of action over past 13 yrs UN DESA DISD UN For Ageing NGO Committee on Ageing