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COVID-19 and its Impact on the Inclusion of Older Persons
People
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world.
Rarely before has a crisis of such scale impacted so many, in such a short time, across our planet. This is an unprecedented challenge to our societies, which humanity must face together.
An increasing number of countries are implementing restrictions in the movement of persons to halt the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Whereas such actions are likely to prove crucial, they need to incorporate the different conditions and realities of older persons so as not to increase their social isolation and worsen their wellbeing and health outcomes.
Event Objectives
This virtual roundtable aims to bring together international experts to discuss lessons learned about responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this virtual roundtable, participants will be able to:
- How COVID-19 has impact older persons
- Measure to take to ensure inclusion of older persons in our society
Content and Structure
This event brings together representatives from these key stakeholder groups to discuss in practical terms the measures governments and other stakeholders can take to ensure that this vital component of our societies is not left behind – now more than ever.
Targeted Audience
Participation is open to government officials, diplomats, staff of international organizations, development practitioners, faculty members, and administrators of educational institutions.