Ageing Programme Overview
Increasing older adults’ sense of control over their chronic diseases

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is designed help people with chronic illnesses develop a sense of control and be more effective in managing their health. More »


Case Study: National Council on Aging

In early 2005, with funding from Atlantic, NCOA teamed up with the Bridgespan Group to develop a strategy for enrolling the greatest possible number of low-income seniors for the Medicare drug benefit. More »


News & Reports

03 Oct 2008

Call to improve care for elderly

Irish Times

01 Oct 2008

Care home fee plan delayed

Irish Independent

01 Oct 2008

Survey: Many plan to delay retirement — voluntarily

The Associated Press

30 Sep 2008

Medical cards for over-70s 'are being reviewed'

The Irish Times

30 Sep 2008

Violations Reported at 94% of Nursing Homes

The New York Times

29 Sep 2008

Choosing Long-Term Care: Advice From an Expert

The New York Times

28 Sep 2008

Employers learning gray matters

The Arizona Republic

29 Sep 2008

Choosing Long-Term Care: Advice From an Expert

The New York Times


Through our Ageing Programme, we seek to bring about lasting change in the lives of older adults, with a special emphasis on those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable because of ageism, poverty or poor health. We aim to help transform how ageing is viewed within society and improve the way older persons are treated by society. We focus on ageing in Bermuda, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the United States.

Although we have distinct programme objectives for each region, our general aims include ensuring that older adults:

  • are treated with dignity and respect;
  • are fully empowered to shape their own destinies;
  • have access to health and support systems;
  • are represented by a strong cadre of leaders; and
  • are able to contribute actively their expertise and abilities for the good of society.

Grantees in Action

View grantee profiles to find out more about some of the organisations we're funding through our Ageing Programme, or read brief summaries of all of our ageing grants.

News & Resources

The latest news and information on our ageing work can be found here, along with reports, publications and other ageing resources generated by our grantees and our staff.

Continue to read about our Ageing Programme in action in Bermuda, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or the United States »

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