International Aging

Welcome to the AoA International section. This section has been created to inform you about international activities of the AoA and to provide other useful information concerning aging activities and issues in nations around the world.

The 21st century is one of profound challenges associated with dramatic increases in the numbers of people living longer. This section will describe AoA’s activities in the global arena, and will provide links to other international aging websites.

Did You Know?: "Aging" maybe spelled "Ageing" by other countries and international organizations.

Click here to view 1st Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Click here to review the report entitled: Why Population Aging Matters: A Global Perspective. The closing address was released on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the Summit on Global Aging.

Click Here to view Secretary Leavitt's remarks from the Summit on Global Aging

Click Here to view Assistant Secretary Carbonell at Symposium in Nagoya, Japan

International Aging Sub Navigation:

• AoA-Related International Activities
• Assisting the Elderly in Other Countries
• Country Profiles
• For Consumers
• International Day of Older Persons
• International Ageing Resources
• The International Plan of Action on Ageing and Follow Up
• World Health Day 2004
• 2005 White House Conference on Aging: International Observers (02/24/06)