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Following CommonAge’s request to the Commonwealth Secretary-General, we are pleased to publish the following statement of support for older people at this difficult time:
“We urge all Commonwealth governments to ensure that the health and wellbeing of older and vulnerable people is given high priority throughout the pandemic crisis.”
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland recently stated:
“At this time of global crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, our Commonwealth focus turns – as it always does – to the most vulnerable and least resilient. This means redoubling our collective efforts in support of member countries that are most in need. It must also elevate our concern and our action to support older people, who are most at risk from COVID-19, and who are also particularly susceptible during this time of increased economic strain and social isolation.’
Read the full statement, ‘Commonwealth Concern for the Needs of Older People’, here.
Read the Global Ageing Network’s call to governments here.
For guidance, advice and resources, visit the dedicated COVID-19 page on the HelpAge International website here.
For news, resources, stories, advice and support for anyone affected by dementia around the world visit the Alzheimer’s Disease International dedicated COVID-19 page here.
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