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Hypertension is the most commonly diagnosed illness among older Filipinos. 7 in 10 older persons have high blood pressure, and 38% of them are unaware of their condition. In addition to low awareness, the treatment rate is also low, with 52% of older Filipinos having untreated hypertension.

As the month ends, let's continue highlighting the importance of monitoring blood pressure and treating hypertension.

To learn more about aging and health in the Philippines, visit bit.ly/DRDF-LSAHP2018

With 3 in 10 already part of the workforce, many Filipino youth start their careers in elementary occupations, service work, and sales roles. This Labor Day, let's champion their journey towards meaningful employment and a future filled with growth and opportunity. ✊

Many Filipinos continue to work in old age, with 2 out of every 5 individuals aged 60 and above still active in the workforce. Even among those aged 65 and older, 1 in 3 continue to work. In celebration of International Workers' Day, let's acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of older people to both society and their families as we continue to strive for healthy and active aging.

To learn more about the aging and health in the Philippines, visit bit.ly/DRDF-LSAHP2018

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We're thrilled to announce that the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) has officially endorsed the upcoming 2024 PPA International Scientific Conference! 🎉

Save the date and mark your calendars! Let's come together to celebrate innovation and academic excellence at the PPA International Scientific Conference. Stay tuned for more details on program highlights. 🌐🔬

Dr. Elma P. Laguna is the new UPPI Director | UP Population Institute The UP Population Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Elma P. Laguna as the new director of the Institute effective 1 February 2024. She will serve a three-year term in the Directorship for the Institute.

The new face of aging is one of active health and well-being. According to the LSAHP 2018 report, more than half of older Filipinos are engaging in physical activities such as walking, jogging, and Zumba every day. Other activities such as gardening, socializing with friends and neighbors, and watching the television are also among the most regular daily activities of older Filipinos. These activities are essential for an active and healthy aging for older Filipinos.

The continuous aging of the Philippine population indicates more people having the privilege to reach older ages. The advocacy for older people does not stop at prolonging life expectancies; rather, policymakers, academics, and the private sector have a part to play in the holistic fulfillment of older persons’ rights to healthy and active aging.

In conclusion of our celebration of the International Day of Older Persons and the Filipino Elderly Week 2023, the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) and the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) express their support of the UN Agenda for 2021-2030 as the Decade for Healthy and Active Aging.

To learn more about LSAHP, visit bit.ly/DRDF-LSAHP2018.

Generally, older Filipinos are not lonely and are satisfied with their life. Loneliness, as measured by the LSAHP through the UCLA three-item scale, is found to be an uncommon phenomenon among older Filipinos. Most of them also report a positive assessment of their life and their level of contact with relatives and friends.

These measures are factors heavily associated with mental health, an essential human right that, along with economic security and sound physical health, deserves attention from policymakers to improve the well-being of older persons.

To learn more about LSAHP, visit bit.ly/DRDF-LSAHP2018

Through the years, legislation continues to provide government benefits for Filipino older persons. While most Filipino older persons are aware of these benefits, only a certain proportion of them are able to use each of these privileges. Discount privileges, for instance, have proven to be beneficial only to more financially capable older persons who have purchasing power for medicines, food, and the like.

While there is significant progress in the improvement of benefits for senior citizens, there are still socioeconomic gaps that need attention from the government.

To learn more about LSAHP, visit bit.ly/DRDF-LSAHP2018

Today, the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) and the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) celebrate the International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is “Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations”

With populations rapidly aging across the world, it is imperative to foster supportive environments for the improvement of older persons’ psychological and functional health. We join the world in promoting inclusive and equitable fulfillment of the basic human rights of older persons.

The Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in the Philippines (LSAHP) remains a steadfast advocate of healthy and active aging for Filipino older people. To know more about the LSAHP, visit bit.ly/DRDF-LSAHP2018

SAVE THE DATE! The Philippine Population Association will be holding its 2024 Scientific Conference from Mar 7 to 8, 2024 at Tuguegarao City! Watch out for more details and call for paper in the coming months! University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) Research Institute for Mindanao Culture, Xavier University USC- Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc. Demographic Research and Development Foundation

: “Policy Priorities for Dignified Ageing in the Philippines” on 08 November 2022 (Tue), 1:00 to 2:45 pm

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On October 1, we celebrate the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. The Demographic Research and Development Foundation, together with the University of the Philippines Population Institute, joins the whole world in honoring the resilience of older people all across the globe.

Today is also the first day of the 2022 Elderly Filipino Week with the theme Older Persons: "Resilience in Nation-building or Katatagan ng Nakatatanda, Magtataguyod ng Kaunlaran."

The Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health (LSAHP) continues to promote healthy and active aging for Filipino older people. Know more about the LSAHP here: www.drdf.org.ph/lsahp.

Join us for the data release of the 2018 Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in the Philippines (LSAHP) on 7 July 2022, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Jakarta time (3:00 PM, Manila time) via Zoom.

The LSAHP is the first multi-actor longitudinal study on ageing in the Philippines with information from older Filipinos, their caregivers, and adult children conducted by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc.

The 2018 baseline data provides comprehensive information on the health, economic status, and overall well-being of a nationally representative sample of older Filipinos aged 60 and older. These data have been a valuable resource for crafting evidence-based policies and programmes for this population sector.

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For downloadable materials, please visit the LSAHP DRDF webpage (http://www.drdf.org.ph/lsahp).

We look forward to your participation. This event is free of charge and is open to researchers, students, and policy-makers. You can share this with your networks.

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Join CARE’s upcoming webinar with UPPI's Dr. Grace T. Cruz as she discusses the demography of ageing in the Philippines and the socio-economic and health challenges of the older Filipinos based on the findings of the baseline data of the Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in the Philippines (LSAHP).

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The UPEcon Foundation and the Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DRDF) invite you to ‘KAHIT MAPUTI NA ANG BUHOK MO: Obesity, well-being, and (un)healthy ageing among Filipinos’ on 01 April 2022 (Friday) at 10AM.

The webinar will present the results of two studies concerning obesity and its links with various health risks and indicators of well-being among older Filipinos, and discuss their implications for public health programs and policy.

To register, scan the QR code below or click this link: https://bit.ly/3IwdDQS.

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In this new research brief, the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) and Demographic Research and Development Foundation examine the older Filipinos' awareness of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, their level of vaccination, and the extent to which these vary across selected characteristics of older people.

Also included in the analysis is a discussion on the implication of the levels of vaccine awareness and coverage in protecting older people against COVID-19.
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Beyond the Numbers: COVID-19 and the Philippine Population | UP Population Institute The University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) in collaboration with the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) are sharing results of their demographic studies to provide the Philippine context on the possible effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In...

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Marriage is generally a once in a lifetime experience. Only about 1 in 10 older Filipinos have been married more than once.

Click here to read more: http://bit.ly/LoveInOldAge

Find out more about the 2018 LSAHP here: https://bit.ly/drdf-aginghealthph

It's tomorrow. Do you believe in "til death do us part?" 😜

Baseline data from the LSAHP indicate that almost all older Filipinos have been married at some point in their life. Only 3% have never been married.

On average, older Filipinos have been married with their spouse for 43 years.

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Find out more about the 2018 LSAHP here: https://bit.ly/drdf-aginghealthph

This , we ask: "Is it ever too late for love?" 😘

Findings from the 2018 LSAHP show that older Filipinos are not very open to the idea of falling in love and getting married in older ages, but more males than females are open to this.

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Find out more about the 2018 LSAHP here: https://bit.ly/drdf-aginghealthph

Calling researchers on youth issues, parents of young people, program implementers, young people and those young at heart!

What topics and questions do you want to be explored in YAFS5?

Suggestions and questions are welcome! Contact UPPI at [email protected].



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UP Population Institute to conduct the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study The University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI), with funding support from the Department of Health (DOH) announces the conduct of the 2021 Young Adult Sexuality and Fertility Study (YAFS5). This will be the 5th in the series of YAFS surveys.

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. Here are some reminders to our beloved lolo and lola (and you, too!) to protect their wellbeing during these difficult times.

Happy International Day of Older Persons!

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened a window of opportunity for stakeholders to tackle older Filipinos’ various vulnerabilities and ways to ensure that they are heard and their rights protected.

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The generally low economic status of older Filipinos should challenge policymakers and program managers to provide more responsive laws and program interventions to alleviate the plight of older people, particularly the most economically vulnerable.

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