'Immense suffering': older people worldwide being failed by aid agencies – report

It's much easier to get funding for children' says one charity, as 11-country survey finds systematic failings tantamount to neglect'

Older people around the world are being systematically failed" by aid agencies, leaving them unable find enough food or access medicine, research has found.

Interviews with almost 9,000 older people affected by natural disasters, conflict or socio-economic crises in 11 countries, including Yemen, South Sudan and Venezuela, found a one size fits all" aid approach which leaves out older people, according to a joint report published on Thursday by HelpAge International and Age International.