Mark your calendars!

On Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 am EST, an important webinar titled "Advancing Integrated Health and Care Approaches for Older Adults in Crisis Situations" will take place. This event builds upon a session conducted in July 2024 focused on adapting Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) models to community settings. It aims to foster a community of practice within the HelpAge Healthy Aging Platform.

Webinar Focus

The spotlight of this webinar will be on the pressing needs and rights of older individuals in humanitarian contexts—an issue that has been highlighted by the diverse participants of the previous session, many of whom are actively engaged in humanitarian work. Humanitarian crises often amplify existing inequalities, making it imperative to prioritize the vulnerabilities faced by older adults throughout different stages of humanitarian response: preparation, active crisis response, and recovery.

How to Get Involved:

- **Join the Webinar**: Register now to secure your spot [here](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ACct8enyQ2iUSxo7QdW2RQ#/registration).

- **Date**: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

- **Time**: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EST) | 13:00 - 14:30 (UTC)

- **Format**: Discussions will consist of informative presentations followed by a reflection period and an open Q&A session. Additionally, AI translation services will be made available through the platform Wordly.

Webinar Objectives:

1. Foster collaboration among stakeholders to develop a self-sustaining community of practice focused on older adult care in crises.

2. Facilitate knowledge exchange among practitioners and experts for mutual enrichment.

3. Provide a platform for discussing challenges, successful strategies, and inquiry.

4. Present a framework for potential operational research aimed at influencing humanitarian systems to better serve older populations.

Target Participants:

The target audience includes:

- Members of the HelpAge Healthy Aging Platform—comprising over 120 organizations dedicated to promoting healthy aging.

- Partners from the HelpAge humanitarian network.

- Country and regional offices from PAHO/WHO.

- Specialists in humanitarian response, including International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), and members of health, nutrition, and protection clusters.

Conclusion

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a critical conversation on enhancing care for our aging population during crises. Keep an eye out for this essential discourse that could shape future humanitarian strategies!