Abu Dhabi Geriatric Conference 2017

the “Discover the World of Geriatric Medicine” Abu Dhabi Geriatric Conference 2017

the First conference to focus mainly on the core aspects of Geriatric Medicine specialty to be held in Abu Dhabi.

No doubt that elderly population is among the fastest growing age groups as the youngest “Baby Boomers” is 53 years old this years. This carries a challenge as there is no enough physicians who are specialized in geriatric medicine worldwide and in specifically in UAE. That is why delivering and teaching geriatric medicine concept and skills to non-geriatricians was considered as acceptable way to overcome this obstacle. So, in this conference we will try to introduce the correct concept of geriatric medicine through different lectures which will give the audience the approach to many of geriatric syndromes and problems which include spectrum of cognitive problems, mobility problems and falls, neuropsychiatric issues in elderly, several medical and surgical issue which are common in elderly…etc.

Nevertheless, we have to acknowledge the previous workshops and conferences related directly or indirectly to geriatric medicine held in UAE by other organizations which contributed significantly to elderly care

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

To introduce the correct concept of geriatric medicine and its scope.

To give overview of the components of the geriatric assessment and common evidence-based tools.

To give an insight on what is considered a part of normal aging versus a disease.

To cover the core concepts of different geriatric syndromes and problems through case-based approach.

To empathize on the non-pharmacological approach to difference geriatric problems.

To give an updates on the current pharmacological treatments for the geriatric syndromes and other common problems in elderly.

To give a guidance on principles of the safe prescribing in elderly population.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Family physicians Internists Surgical specialties Psychiatrists Residents Medical students Nurses Physiotherapists Occupational therapist Clinical pharmacists