Multidimensional strategies for the preservation optimal functional capacity for a better ageing

In the following decades, the majority of the European countries will face the challenging reality of populations shifting towards older age. More and more people will live longer and, in order to preserve their functional capacity and enjoy an independent active life, seniors need specialised and integrated health care.

The COST Action Promoting geriatric medicine in countries where it is still emerging (PROGRAMMING) advocates for the training of the health workforce in basic principles of Geriatric Medicine, as a strategic approach for facing the global challenge of the complex healthcare needs of the growing population of older people. PROGRAMMING aims at mapping educational needs and proposing curricula on Geriatric Medicine with a special focus on countries where this scientific domain is still under development. Up to now, the Action counts more than 200 members from 39 countries.

Romania has an important history and heritage in Geriatric Medicine and although Geriatrics and Gerontology is a recognised, distinct medical specialty, the network of trained health professionals is not well established. Following a similar event of the Action proceeding in Greece, the Romanian National Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology in collaboration with the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) organises this event entitled 'Multidimensional strategies for the preservation of optimal functional capacity for a better ageing' in collaboration with the Spring meeting of Geriatrics of the EuGMS, and will host a series of lectures and discussions that will highlight the complexity of health and social care for older people, the need for developing a structured network of specialists in geriatric care, national strategies and protocols aligned with the recommendations of recognised experts and professional organisations. The goal is to involve policy makers, stakeholders, colleagues from different health care settings and specialties in our effort to raise awareness and improve the quality of care for older people.

Registration for the event is free. Pre-registration is necessary by sending the registrant's full name (spelled in English) and email to [email protected]. Following this, a formal invitation from the e-COST platform will be sent to the registrant, who will need to accept it in order to officialise the participation to the event.
The official language of the event is English.

More information can be found on the Action's website cost-programming.eu.