The elderly population in the world is continuously increasing today. Although global health improvements have led to longer human lifespans, alongside this trend, growing disparities of poverty and wealth and new trends that challenge the respect for the rights of the elderly have become a central issue in global discussions. It is predicted that by […]...

The feminization of aging has presented major challenges for the global community, and Iran is no exception. While other countries have adopted effective strategies to address the feminization of aging and manage this crisis, in Iran, this crisis reveals its grim face in the increasing number of elderly people “abandoned” in parks, streets, and addiction […]...

I am old and half a year, my beloved is unfaithful. June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The purpose of designating global days such as World Children’s Day, Women’s Day, Labor Day, Anti-Homophobia Day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, etc. is to draw attention to the issues and problems faced by these groups […]...

The issue of aging does not have a specific responsible person and a dynamic and flexible structure must be created for institutions to actively engage in long-term, medium-term, and short-term programs to promote respect and dignity for the elderly and cultural development in this field. These are the words of Dr. Hesamoddin Alameh, the head […]...

Retirees, as a part of the working class, have always been discriminated against and deprived of their rights. Retirees, who were once active workers, are now being exploited both during their employment and in retirement. The written laws in the Islamic Republic provide a situation where a powerful minority, who have no understanding of the […]...

ظاهرا پرسش از آنچه گفته بودند ذهن ایشان را برهم زد و تماس قطع شد و تماس‌های بعدی هم به جایی نرسید. One and a half minutes before the end, suddenly the page turned. Apparently, the question about what they had said had confused their mind and the call was disconnected, and subsequent calls did […]...

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The world in the 21st century is rapidly aging. According to reports from the United Nations, the population over 60 years old will reach 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2 billion or 20% of the world’s population by 2050. This growth will be most significant in developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In […]...

Retirees in Iran are going through turbulent times; from being confined to their homes due to the spread of the coronavirus to being prohibited from seeing their children and relatives. But in a situation where the spread of this virus has also affected the income and expenses of workers and has added to the number […]...

One of the important points in the field of aging is the necessity of participation and increased presence of this group in society. Because one of the most important ways to achieve sustainable development is for all age groups to be able to participate, have a presence in society, and benefit from social facilities fairly. […]...

The main challenge of the 20th century was “survival”, while in the present century, the main challenge is “improving the quality of life” in three important areas: physical, mental, and social. In the 21st century, a century that has passed 66 years since the hope of life for people in the world, according to the […]...

It is likely that many young people born after the 1960s, when they see the widespread advertisements about having children, have a half-glance at their parents. Why is it that systems such as insurance, social services, retirement, or facilities that are usually considered for people over the age of 65 in many developed countries do […]...