“The Draft zero of the “Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health” is now open to public consultation from individuals and institutions. Please respond as soon as possible so that your comments will help develop Draft 1, which will be discussed in Geneva on 29-30 October 2015.”

“Healthy Ageing” is defined as the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age. A person’s intrinsic capacities and the interaction with his or her environment, makes up functional ability.This perspective provides a new approach to frame comprehensive health policies and implement actions within and across countries.”