Events
This section provides a calendar of events relevant to ageing research and related issues.
Date(s)
23 - 26 September 2008
Organisation
Palliative Care Division of the Departments of Medicine and Oncology of McGill University
Location
Montréal Canada
Details
Mark McCann
Centre for Clinical and Population Sciences Epidemiology & Public Health
Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road.
Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to
Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk
Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged
Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
Irish Social Policy Association Bi-Annual Conference: Draft Conference Programme
Date: Thursday 25th September 2008
Venue: Joly Theatre, Hamilton Building, Trinity College, Dublin
Be part of the next generation of researchers
Date: 6-7 November 2008
Venue: Newcastle
Ever wondered how to present grant applications to win funding, or how to get your first fellowship? Interested in a career in industrial research or science policy, but not sure how to get started? BBSRC could have the answers…
Organisation: Laing & Buisson sponsored by Hedra, supported by adass
Location: London England
Speaker: Chair: Annie Stevenson (Head of Older People, SCIE)
Venue: America Conference Centre
Contact: Laing & Buisson (Conferences) Ltd 29 Angel Gate City Road London EC1V 2PT
Tel: +44 (0)20 7923 5348,
Fax: +44 (0)20 7841 0048,
Organisation: Pavilion in partnership with City & Guilds and Age Concern
Location: London England
Speaker(s): Chair: Stephen Burke (CE, Counsel & Care)
Venue: ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1
Contact: Customer Service Team Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL
Date(s)
23 - 26 September 2008
Organisation
Palliative Care Division of the Departments of Medicine and Oncology of McGill University
Location
Montréal Canada
Details
Ever wondered how you could be involved in research regarding older people who have been impacted by disasters or how to prepare them for disasters? Attend this workshop in which academics, emergency management professionals, and practitioners will present on issues related to disaster preparedness and response, followed by a workshop to develop research ideas around this topic.
Disasters and Older People Workshop II
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society.
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society.
Alzheimer's Awareness Day with dementia experts from Hull, Swindon and Manchester exploring disease detection as well as treatment approaches and innovations.
Ethical and Legal Dilemmas in Old Age : Joint conference with the British Geriatrics Society
The Prohibition by Law of Age Discrimination in Access to Goods, Facilities and Services: A study of Common Law Jurisdictions
Brice Dickson, Lisa Glennon and Phil Larkin. School of Law, Queen’s University
Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road.
Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to
Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk
Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged
Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society.
An all day event to celebrate the various contributions older people make to the diverse communities across Cheshire. The day will include many activities, guest speakers and a number of opportunities for people to try out new experiences.
Date: 1 October 2008
Time: All day
Address: Tatton Hall
Organisation: Age Concern Cheshire, Age Concern East Cheshire and Cheshire county council
Contact: Ken Clemens
Phone: 01606 881 660
A celebration of UK Older People's Day.
Date: 1 October 2008
Time: All day
Address: Gloucester Rugby Club, Gloucester
Organisation: Gloucester NHS Trust
Contact: Chris Metcalf
Email: cjmetcalf@gmail.com
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMFORMATION - Best Practice in Design for People with Dementia
1 October 2008, Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast
If you would like to attend this events or receive further information on bespoke workplace training or consultancy service, please contact:
Date(s): 1 October 2008
Organisation: Skills for Care London
Location: London England
Venue: Holiday Inn Bloomsbury
Contact: FREEPOST RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: +44 (0)870 890 1080, Fax: +44 (0)870 890 1081, Email: info@pavpub.com
Web link http://www.pavpub.com
Date(s): 1 October 2008
Organisation: Department for Work and Pensions - DWP (Lead Department)
Location: Nationwide United Kingdom
Dignity in Care on the Wards: Moving forward
Date: Wednesday 1st October 2008
Taking place in 20 Cavendish Square, London.
Download brochure or contact Keren on 020 8541 1399, email keren@healthcare-events.co.uk or visit http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
Web link: http://www.ncnm.ie/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=1990
Contact:
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality
Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008
Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein
Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society.
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality
Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008
Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein
Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria
Shaping the future - Showcasing UK Age Research (London)
Conference to highlight the best of UK age research, show how age research has translated into benefits for older people and update delegates on future developments and trends in age research.
Date: 2 October 2008
Time: All day
Address: Royal College of Physicians, London
Organisation: UK Age research forum
Contact: Tina Chignoli
Phone: 020 7843 1560
1 day introductory training workshop (CPD Credits)
Date: 2 October 2008 (Thursday)
Time: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Cost: €100.00 (light lunch provided)
Faciltitators: Martin Fahy (Music Therapist)
Michelle Dunne (Art Therapist)
Royal College of Physicians
Please click here to view the flyer
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Address: 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London
Attendance free
Registration required
Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Time: 4.00pm
Topic: 'Promoting Older Men's Social Engagement in the Community'
Speaker: Mr. Anthony Brown, Project Officer, Men's Health Information and Resource, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Location: Trinity College Dublin - Social Policy and Ageing Research Centre, Seminar Room, 3rd floor, 3 College Green
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society.
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality
Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008
Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein
Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality
Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008
Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein
Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria
Date(s): 5 October 2008
Location: regional United Kingdom
Details: The Day was brought to the UK by Age Concern in 1990. The national event celebrates the important role grandparents play in society and highlights the special relationship they have with their grandchildren. Regional celebrations held by many local councils e.g. Manchester City Council's Full of Life Festival runs from Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2008.
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week)
6 – 10 October 2008
Time: 9.30 – 16.30 hrs
Facilitator: Mary O’Donnell/ Arnel Kidpalos
Cost: €450 (Lunch & light refreshments provided)
Day 5 can be taken as a stand alone day or part of a 3 day programme.
Nurses across all health care sectors face the challenge of embracing new methods
of care delivery aimed at providing evidence based, quality, person-centered
services. Many nurses while wishing to remain current in their practice have no
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week)
6 – 10 October 2008
Time: 9.30 – 16.30 hrs
Facilitator: Mary O’Donnell/ Arnel Kidpalos
Cost: €450 (Lunch & light refreshments provided)
Day 5 can be taken as a stand alone day or part of a 3 day programme.
Nurses across all health care sectors face the challenge of embracing new methods
of care delivery aimed at providing evidence based, quality, person-centered
services. Many nurses while wishing to remain current in their practice have no
Activities For People With Dementia - Essential for Activity Coordinators
Our Lady's Hospice Ltd.
Harold's Cross,
Dublin 6.
Our Lady's Hospice Reception
Tel: +353 (1) 406 8700
Fax: +353 (1) 497 2714
Email: ourladyshospice@olh.ie
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week)
6 – 10 October 2008
Time: 9.30 – 16.30 hrs
Facilitator: Mary O’Donnell/ Arnel Kidpalos
Cost: €450 (Lunch & light refreshments provided)
Day 5 can be taken as a stand alone day or part of a 3 day programme.
Nurses across all health care sectors face the challenge of embracing new methods
of care delivery aimed at providing evidence based, quality, person-centered
services. Many nurses while wishing to remain current in their practice have no
A roundtable summit on the contribution independendent, trusted advice and information can make to tackling poverty and social exclusion.
Organisation: National Centre for Movement, Learning and Health - JABADAO
Location: England
Details: Sociable Exercise - 2 day course for health and social care staff.
Tutor: Diane Amans.
Various locations from October to March 2009. This course can be booked in your area as part of our regional training programme. Linda Neary is the contact to discuss hosting this course for people in your area (tel: 0113 236 3344).
Venue: Regional
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week)
6 – 10 October 2008
Time: 9.30 – 16.30 hrs
Facilitator: Mary O’Donnell/ Arnel Kidpalos
Cost: €450 (Lunch & light refreshments provided)
Day 5 can be taken as a stand alone day or part of a 3 day programme.
Nurses across all health care sectors face the challenge of embracing new methods
of care delivery aimed at providing evidence based, quality, person-centered
services. Many nurses while wishing to remain current in their practice have no
Organisation: National Centre for Movement, Learning and Health - JABADAO
Location: England
Details: Sociable Exercise - 2 day course for health and social care staff.
Tutor: Diane Amans.
Various locations from October to March 2009. This course can be booked in your area as part of our regional training programme. Linda Neary is the contact to discuss hosting this course for people in your area (tel: 0113 236 3344).
Venue: Regional
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week)
6 – 10 October 2008
Time: 9.30 – 16.30 hrs
Facilitator: Mary O’Donnell/ Arnel Kidpalos
Cost: €450 (Lunch & light refreshments provided)
Day 5 can be taken as a stand alone day or part of a 3 day programme.
Nurses across all health care sectors face the challenge of embracing new methods
of care delivery aimed at providing evidence based, quality, person-centered
services. Many nurses while wishing to remain current in their practice have no
Third Annual Meeting of the European Delirium Association
Location: Helsinki
Details from the website
Implementing the Mental Capacity in End of Life Care
Date(s): 13 October 2008
Organisation: Healthcare Events
Location: Manchester England
Speaker(s): Chair: Dr Teresa Tate (Barts and The London NHS Trust, Consultant in Palliative Medicine)
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Aileen Stockdale; Environmental Planning
Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road.
Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to
Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk
Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged
Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients.
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients.
The Health Systems Research Centre, Dept of Sociology, University of Limerick
Presents
‘Evidence for Healthcare Reforms’
Friday 17th October, 2008
CastleOaks House Hotel,
Castleconnell,
Limerick
In its 18th Annual conference The Northern Ireland Health Economics Group (NIHEG) will examine current topic in the economics of social care including issues around the cost effectiveness of child and older person care.
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients.
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients.
This conference, co-hosted by AARP International and the European Centre Vienna will facilitate a pan-European approach to "reinventing retirement," with a particular emphasis on the new member states of the European Union, and the socio-economic consequences of aging for these countries.
Visit the official conference website for more information and to register online.
A One-Day Conference Organised by the UK Indoor Environment Group
DATE : 23rd October 2008
Ruth McCormick, Final Year Cap PhD Student
Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road.
Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to
Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk
Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged
Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
The workshop will be delivered by: Zoë Anderson A2B.
On Thursday 23rd Zoe Anderson from the Organisation A2B: access to benefits (www.a2b.org.uk) will provide a demonstration of the recently launched A2B online benefit calculation. Zoe will also present findings of research on rate relief uptake published earlier this year and will provide an overview of other work which is ongoing at A2B.
The workshop will start at 12 noon and finish with a hot buffet lunch at 1.30pm.
This conference, co-hosted by AARP International and the European Centre Vienna will facilitate a pan-European approach to "reinventing retirement," with a particular emphasis on the new member states of the European Union, and the socio-economic consequences of aging for these countries.
Visit the official conference website for more information and to register online.
The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) would like to invite you or a colleague to help us identify ageing research priorities that are relevant to policy and practice in Ireland (North and South).
CARDI has been established to help ensure research plays its role in planning for an ageing population in Ireland.
There is a need for more research in a wide variety of areas to enable our ageing population to live life to the full and to give those designing and developing services and facilities access to the latest research thinking.
How-to bridge the generation gap
Volunteers across the UK will be hosting events aiming to share learning, skills and experience between the generations, as well as have fun together.
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