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Bearing the Brunt - the Impact of COVID-19 on Older People

Bearing the Brunt - the Impact of COVID-19 on Older People

HelpAge International has just released Bearing the Brunt, a report on the impact of COVID-19 on older people based on insights from research in low- and middle-income countries. The report provides clear recommendations to ensure older people are included in recovery efforts and their rights are respected. It calls on all actors to work together to build a society where everyone lives with dignity, no matter our age.

To read the Africa region report, click here, and here for the full global report.

 

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