The Healthy Aging program of PAHO's Healthy Life Course unit and the Association of Former PAHO/WHO Staff (AFSM) are conducting webinars and meetings within the framework of the Decade of Healthy Aging (2021-2030).
El programa de Envejecimiento Saludable de la unidad Curso de Vida Saludable de la OPS y la Association of Former PAHO/WHO Staff (AFSM) llevan a cabo seminarios y reuniones virtuales, en el marco de la Década del Envejecimiento Saludable (2021-2030).
Strategies for building social connections after retirement (May 6, 2026)
According to a recently published WHO report, “loneliness and social isolation are major public health challenges,” as they contribute to numerous negative physical and mental health outcomes and increased mortality risk. Widowhood, retirement, and caregiving roles often lead to social isolation and loneliness. However, community-based and individual strategies are very effective in helping older people make social connections after the loss of a spouse or a job and in finding support for caregiving duties.
This webinar explored why the WHO established a Commission on Social Connection and how social connection is associated with better health and a lower risk of early death. Additionally, PAHO/WHO retirees discussed about how they have successfully maintained strong social bonds over the years since retirement.
A Talk About Caregiving with Caregivers (October 21, 2025)
Una conversación sobre el cuidado con cuidadores (21 de octubre de 2025)
Seminario virtual AFSM y OPS/OMS: ¿Qué es la fragilidad y cómo prevenirla? (Agosto 6, 2024)
El objetivo principal de este seminario virtual, ofrecido sólo en español, fue presentar recomendaciones para promover y proteger la funcionalidad de las personas mayores a pesar de la edad avanzada. También ofreció recomendaciones prácticas para que las personas mayores puedan mejorar su fuerza muscular, vitalidad, salud mental y su autoeficacia.
Long term care financing (June 17, 2024)
Meeting the challenge of long-term care: What we need? Where to find it? Can we afford it? (Oct. 24, 2023)
Aging at Home: the CAPABLE way (March 7, 2023)
Envejecer en el hogar: la manera CAPAZ (Marzo 7, 2023)
Is Old Age Dementia Inevitable? (Sept. 20, 2022)
¿Es inevitable la demencia en la vejez? (Sept. 20, 2022)
How to get what matters most from your healthcare (2022)
Cómo obtener lo más importante de su atención médica (2022)