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RANZCP NZ FPOA Conference 2024
7 - 8 March 2024

RANZCP NZ FPOA Conference 2024

Auckland, New Zealand

The RANZCP NZ Faculty of Old Age Conference is being held at The Waitangi Treaty Grounds from midday Thursday 7 March to around 3.30pm Friday 8 March 2024. We welcome a variety of presentations from speakers: Dr Makarena Dudley from Auckland and Professor Simon Lewis from Sydney. In addition, there will be presentations from your colleagues. Further programme details to follow.

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6th National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference
17 & 24 April, 1 May 2024

6th National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference

Virtual Conference

Join us in reimagining ageing at the online 6th LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference, "Reimagining Ageing: Transforming Systems for LGBTI Older people" This gathering will allow us to consider how to advance the rights and advocate for comprehensive and inclusive care for LGBTI older people. This conference provides a vital platform for aged care professionals, providers, policy makers, advocates, and community members to come together, share insights, and explore innovative strategies that address the unique challenges faced by LGBTI older people. Expect thought-provoking discussions, expert presentations, and collaborative workshops aimed at transforming systems to ensure dignified, respectful, and affirming care for older LGBTI people. Whether you're an aged care provider professional dedicated to improving aged care practices, an advocate for LGBTI rights, or an ally supporting inclusion, this conference is your opportunity to contribute to the ongoing transformation of ageing and aged care systems. Join us as we collectively work towards creating a future where all individuals, receive the care and respect they deserve.

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Edinburgh International Course on Medicine for the Older Adult
13 - 17 May 2024

Edinburgh International Course on Medicine for the Older Adult

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

The Edinburgh International Course in Medicine for the Older Adult will be delivered in person in 2024, and there will be an excellent line up of speakers from the UK and worldwide to cover a variety of topics relevant to anyone involved in the care of older people. Although of particular value to doctors working in geriatric medicine at consultant or trainee level, many general practitioners, allied health professionals and specialist nurses may also find the course very relevant and worthwhile. The course is designed to update you on the theory and practice of geriatric medicine with many practical talks, as well as wide-ranging discussions on the holistic management of the older adult. Delegates will also be invited to participate in a social programme comprising of a welcome drinks reception, a medical-themed walking tour of Edinburgh, and a course dinner at a local restaurant (places limited.)

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Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia & Frailty Research Annual Scientific Conference
22 May - 24 May 2024

Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia & Frailty Research Annual Scientific Conference

Melbourne, VIC

Sarcopenia and frailty are potentially devastating conditions that affect many people globally and present a major challenge to the functional independence and quality of life of our older population. The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘From Lab to Life: Bridging the Research to Practice Gap for Sarcopenia and Frailty’. Our innovative and dynamic program will showcase new knowledge on preventative and treatment strategies for sarcopenia and frailty, and how these approaches may be translated into clinical settings. Speakers will include local and international experts, emerging researchers and participants from across the research and practice spectrum. Our scientific program includes ample opportunities for delegates to network in-person, attend a pre-conference workshop and submit abstracts for oral and poster in-person presentations.

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British Geriatrics Society Spring Meeting
22-24 May 2024

British Geriatrics Society Spring Meeting

Birmingham, UK and online

The Programme will deliver key programme topics, highly interactive and engaging workshops and a number of social activities that are intended to give delegates the ideal opportunity to refresh, relax and refocus. The programme will focus on the importance of cross specialty multidisciplinary teams working together and includes speakers presenting the latest current research evidence in: • Dementia and nutrition • Continence • Prescribing at end of life • Respiratory diseases and the ageing lung • Syncope and falls • A journey through the ageing gut • Tissue viability • Education and training. For more information please visit the website.

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2024 ANZSGM Annual Scientific Meeting
22-24 May 2024

2024 ANZSGM Annual Scientific Meeting

Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

Christchurch is proud to host you at the modern Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre for the ANZSGM ASM 22-24th May 2024. We are Still Standing. Christchurch has rebuilt, recovered and regenerated after adversity. We strive to keep our older people standing strong, just like our city.

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ANZSGM ASM AT Weekend
24-25 May 2024

ANZSGM ASM AT Weekend

Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

Christchurch is proud to host you at the modern Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre for the ANZSGM ASM AT Weekend. We are Still Standing. Christchurch has rebuilt, recovered and regenerated after adversity. We strive to keep our older people standing strong, just like our city. We’ll bring together top academics including Prof Andy Clegg and Prof Cathie Sherrington for keynote addresses highlighting the latest research in the promotion of physical activity, falls prevention and share findings from major frailty trials. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other Advanced Trainees from Australia and New Zealand and to gain valuable professional insights over two days.

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ISPRM Congress 2024, in conjunction with 7th Annual Meeting of the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand
1 - 6 June 2024

ISPRM Congress 2024, in conjunction with 7th Annual Meeting of the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand

International Convention Centre, Sydney

The 18th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) will be a major event in Sydney, running from the 1st – 6th June 2024. It will be held in conjunction with the 7th Annual Meeting of the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (RMSANZ). The Congress will be a forum for the presentation of international research, discovery and innovation in rehabilitation medicine. Whilst the major subgroups of clinical endeavour in the field of rehabilitation medicine will be covered; the conference will have a focus on the three “T’s” (trauma, technology and timing). The scientific program will include pre-congress practical workshops, plenary sessions and themed sessions with invited speakers and selected free paper presentations. Currently, it is planned for the Congress to be face-to-face with video conferencing from some of the invited speakers.

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Australian Dementia Research Forum
3 - 5 June 2024

Australian Dementia Research Forum

JW Marriot Resort and Spa, Gold Coast, QLD

The Australian Dementia Research Forum is the premier annual event that brings together dementia researchers, health professionals and policy makers, as well as people living with dementia and their families and carers, to discuss the latest research, innovations, and best practices in dementia. The theme for the ADRF2024 is Turning the Tide on Dementia, with particular focus on exciting new innovations in the field. The Forum is a meeting place for national and global experts to share the latest developments in dementia research, care and policy and to challenge perceptions of living with, or caring for someone with, a dementia diagnosis. Six expert international and national speakers have been invited to deliver keynote addresses at ADRF2024, on topics spanning monoclonal antibodies, exercise physiology, neuroimaging, molecular causes of tauopathy in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia prevalence in specific communities.

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FFNAP – 2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2024
13 - 15 June 2024

FFNAP – 2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2024

Kuala Lumpur

This gathering marks a significant milestone in our collective commitment to advancing healthcare and improving the lives of individuals affected by fragility fractures throughout Asia Pacific. Fragility fractures are a pervasive and challenging health concern that demands our utmost attention. These fractures not only result in physical pain and disability but also carry a considerable emotional and economic burden for patients and their families. Addressing the multifaceted aspects of care for fragility fractures requires systematic, well-coordinated multidisciplinary teamwork to holistically deliver best practices.

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