Yongjie Yon

Ageing is not just about more years — it’s about better years.

@whoeurope.bsky.social’s #RC75, countries, partners & civil society reaffirmed: healthy ageing must be a right for all, even in times of crisis.

Thank you for the trust to co-create a strategy that turns evidence into action.

With Miguel Arriaga 🇵🇹 from Portugal on shaping the @whoeurope.bsky.social’s Strategy on Ageing is Living

@ #RC75CPH to discuss healthy ageing across the Region — many thanks to @hans_kluge & @natashaazzmus.bsky.social for their leadership and support

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What dogs can teach us about ageing better and how they may unlock the secrets of longevity - The Times of India Scientists are studying molecular changes in dogs' blood to understand human aging. Research reveals that nearly 40% of metabolites shift with age, with higher levels of modified amino acids in older...

What dogs can teach us about ageing better and how they may unlock the secrets of longevity

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Inspiring day in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 advancing #HealthyAgeing & #LongTermCare across @whoeurope.bsky.social

Grateful for the leadership of Hans Kluge & @natashaazzmus.bsky.social

From Danish EU Presidency conference to leading dialogue w/ civil society ahead of #RC75— turning longevity into opportunity

Eating less protein could help you live longer. Here's how | BBC Science Focus Magazine From fasting to low-protein diets, the evolving science of dietary restriction might just offer the key to slowing ageing

Eating less protein could help you live longer. Here's how

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Japan seeks Indian workers amid ageing population, but people-to-people ties lag Japan seeks Indian workers to address its ageing population, but cultural ties and student exchanges remain limited.

Japan seeks Indian workers amid ageing population, but people-to-people ties lag

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Standing by the Acropolis 🇬🇷— a symbol of resilience that has withstood the test of time

As Aristotle said “Quality is not an act; it is a habit.”

A timeless truth — because as societies age, quality in health and care must also endure, built through daily practice and purpose.

#AgeingIsLiving

Quality and safety are what turn longer lives into healthier ones — by engaging older persons and caregivers as partners, supporting independence, and preserving functional ability so people can keep doing what they value most.

#AgeingIsLiving #HealthyAgeing #WHOEurope

Honoured to join colleagues — @natashaazzmus.bsky.social, Gauden Galea, Oliver Schmoll & Ihor Perehinets — for the #QualityOfCare panel on @whoeurope.bsky.social’s #EPW2, chaired by João Breda.

Longer lives are our greatest public health achievement. Our next: healthier longer lives. 💙

Ageing is Living: Building Age-Friendly Communities in the Nordic-Baltic Region In collaboration with WHO Regional Office Europe and the Centre for an Age-friendly Norway, the Nordic Welfare Centre invite you to a two-day conference in Copenhagen.

🎥 Hi from UN City, Copenhagen — home of @whoeurope.bsky.social

Join us 25–26 Nov for “Ageing is Living: Building Age-Friendly Communities in the Nordic-Baltic Region.”

Be part of advancing age-friendly environments across Europe!

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In ageing Japan, warehouse work becomes a job for machines Amazon makes promising advances but the pool of human truck drivers is shrinking dramatically

In ageing Japan, warehouse work becomes a job for machines

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People who have 'young' minds in their 80s share a remarkable secret Research by US scientists has unraveled how these 'super-agers' are able to perform feats of memory - and keep their brains performing as well as those three decades younger.

People who defy ageing and have 'young' minds in their 80s share a remarkable trait, experts discover… could YOU be one of them?

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Essay | The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.

The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia www.wsj.com/health/welln... by @drtomfrieden.bsky.social via @wsj.com

#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #publichealth

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour A Brief But Spectacular take on memory loss and healthy aging

"My mom was diagnosed with dementia. But whenever we sing that song, she will clap her hands. Her body will move and she's alive." youtu.be/KzS8_3KLbc8

#Alzheimers #dementia #music #happiness

The hidden signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency that mimic depression and ageing - The Times of India Fatigue, forgetfulness, and tingling hands? You might be low on Vitamin B12. This deficiency is widespread in India and often mistaken for stress, ageing, or even depression.

The hidden signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency that mimic depression and ageing

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Opinion | Hong Kong should blame policymakers, not seniors, for ageing pressures Hong Kong’s discourse on ageing must centre on the needs of the elderly, not frame them as a political obstacle or drain on public resources

Opinion | Hong Kong should blame policymakers, not seniors, for ageing pressures

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Lifers review – an inside look at the ageing prison population A young officer becomes the de facto carer of a vulnerable inmate in Evan Placey’s well-observed play about a stretched Prison Service

Lifers review – an inside look at the ageing prison population

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As Headline Sponsor of the 19th UK Dementia Congress, Sensio is helping us bring together leaders in care, research and technology on 17–18 November 2025 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.

Book your place at #UKDC2025 here: buff.ly/XPNuvk0

#CareTechnology #DementiaCare

WHO South-East Asia commits to healthy ageing The Member States of WHO South-East Asia Region today adopted Colombo Declaration on ‘Healthy ageing through strengthened primary health care’, aimed at health and well-being of its ageing population,...

WHO South-East Asia commits to healthy ageing

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The animal that can help fight ageing in women

The animal that can help fight ageing in women

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At the airport after my 3rd visit to Türkiye 🇹🇷 this year. Each visit strengthens trust, partnership, and shared commitment to advance #HealthyAgeing locally, nationally, and across the @Turkic_States

@whoeurope.bsky.social #AgeingIsLiving

💚 World Mental Health Day!

Today, we’re shining a light on the mental health of older adults — a group often overlooked, yet deeply impacted by isolation, grief, and age-related challenges.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthForAll #SeniorsMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #CanadaCares #AgingWithDignity

4️⃣ Meeting the Mayor

Honoured to meet Mayor Dr Cemil Tugay and welcome Izmir to the @whoeurope.bsky.social & WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

A city that truly embodies compassion, inclusion, and care for all generations.

3️⃣ Palliative care

At Izmir’s municipal hospital, we saw dignity in both life and death.

Palliative care teams provide person-centred support — from respite to home care, transport, and meal delivery — for patients and families alike.

2️⃣ Outpatient services

From eye care and rehabilitation to radiology — Izmir’s municipal outpatient clinics show what integrated, accessible care can look like.

A true model for supporting health and independence at every age.

#HealthyAgeing #PrimaryCare

1️⃣ Nursing home visit

At Izmir’s municipal nursing home, care goes beyond routine — with nearly a 1:2 staff–resident ratio and genuine compassion.

One woman held my hand and said she’d pray for our good health — a moment I’ll never forget.

#AgeingIsLiving #HealthyAgeing

Visited İzmir’s Healthy Ageing Centre — a vibrant space where older people connect, learn & create

Also met Mehmet Emre, 80, a self-taught artist whose work supports women in the health & care workforce — a powerful example that purpose has no age limit

In İzmir for the 13th & 4th International Advanced Ageing Symposium — inspiring to see 🇹🇷 cities like İzmir, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy, Bornova, Seyhan, Mersin & Muratpaşa advancing age-friendly communities to advance healthy ageing

🎙️ Joined @Stefania Ilinca in a @whoeurope.bsky.social’s podcast on how longer lives can mean healthier, more connected, and more fulfilling ones for all generations

Prevention, care, age-friendly environments & tackling ageism — because #AgeingIsLiving

#HealthyAgeing

Brain Ageing: Longevity expert reveals 7 early warning signs that our brain is ageing too fast The brain doesn’t age overnight — it sends quiet warnings long before serious decline sets in. Recognising these subtle signs early can make a world of difference in maintaining cognitive longevity.

Longevity expert reveals 7 early warning signs that our brain is ageing too fast

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