ELDERLY

ILO warns about income issues in Latin America

Published on: December 22, 2022
14:17

Geneva, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The International Labor Organization (ILO) on Thursday warned about elderly people's issues in Latin America regarding labor income and pensions.

Vietnam’s Parliament approves salary and pension increases

Published on: November 12, 2022
00:30

Hanoi, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the Resolution on the estimation of the state budget for 2023, which stipulates increases in salaries and pensions starting next July.

Experts recommend avoiding alcohol consumption in the elderly

Published on: October 6, 2021
07:31

Washington, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The human body's ability to process alcohol switches over time, which is why experts strongly recommend that senior people avoid its consumption, specialized sources reported today.

UN calls for digital equity on International Day of Older Persons

Published on: October 1, 2021
07:51

United Nations, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) To commemorate the International Day of Older Persons, the UN will hold a virtual event today focused on debating the need to guarantee digital equity for all ages.

Syrian FM states that US blockade affects children and elderly

Published on: August 11, 2021
07:59

Damascus, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States and the European Union affect all segments of the Syrian people, included children, women and the elderly, Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad stated.

Peruvian President announces sanctions for false vaccination

Published on: May 12, 2021
08:23

Lima, May 12 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti announced Tuesday severe sanctions for perpetrators of isolated attempts of false Covid-19 vaccination, where the elderly were injected with empty syringes.

Holy See announces World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Published on: April 20, 2021
11:35

Vatican City, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) 'I am with you always' is the central theme chosen by Pope Francis to celebrate the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the Holy See informed on Tuesday.

Elderly Covid-19 deaths affect poor families in Brazil

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:38

Brasilia, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The death of elderlies by Covid-19 presently affects income of nearly half of households in Brazil, mainly the poorest, as disclosed by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ).

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