Events
This section provides a calendar of events relevant to ageing research and related issues.
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Start: 23/10/2008 - 00:00
End: 24/10/2008 - 00:00
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. Start: 11:00
End: 16:30
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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10 / 28
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Care Alliance Ireland will be presenting some of the findings from our research on Family Carers at a Combat Poverty Agency Seminar on 28th October 2008 at 12.30pm. The Theme of the presentation is:
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Start: 28/10/2008 - 13:00
End: 30/10/2008 - 13:00
Date: 28 - 30 October 2008 Attend the UK's largest Dementia Congress this October. Find out who the keynote speakers are and what themes will be addressed at this year's congress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
10 / 29
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Start: 28/10/2008 - 13:00
End: 30/10/2008 - 13:00
Date: 28 - 30 October 2008 Attend the UK's largest Dementia Congress this October. Find out who the keynote speakers are and what themes will be addressed at this year's congress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Start: 28/10/2008 - 13:00
End: 30/10/2008 - 13:00
Date: 28 - 30 October 2008 Attend the UK's largest Dementia Congress this October. Find out who the keynote speakers are and what themes will be addressed at this year's congress. CAP Research Seminars: How much does it cost to care? Prescribing for older people in nursing homes.
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Dr Susan Patterson, School of Pharmacy 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
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11 / 3
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The Parkinson's Disease Society will be hosting its first conference dedicated to showcasing the work of up-and-coming Parkinson's researchers at the Royal York Hotel in York on 3 and 4 November 2008. 'Progress, Advancing Parkinson's Research' will bring together leading scientists, researchers and other professionals to share news, opinions and debate. Keynote speakers over the two days will be: Start: 13:00
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Speaker: Dr Ricca Edmondson Department of Political Science & Sociology Venue: MY124 About the Speaker Ricca Edmondson is a senior lecturer in the School of Political Science and Sociology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. She is also Chair of the Social Sciences Research Centre, and Tutor for the Second-Year Programme in the School. She is Co-Convenor of the Research Network on Ageing in the European Sociological Association, and of the Galway Wisdom Project. Start: 13:29
Start: 03/11/2008 - 13:29
End: 04/11/2008 - 13:29
Invitation to submit abstracts for Progress: Advancing Parkinson's Research The PDS invites authors to submit abstracts for 'Progress', the Society's first conference dedicated to Parkinson's Research, taking place on 3 and 4 November 2008 at the Royal York Hotel, York. The conference aims to provide Parkinson's researchers and medical professionals in the UK with an opportunity to meet, share ideas and develop new collaborative projects. It will include keynote speakers, poster sessions, short oral presentations and plenary lectures. Keynote Speakers: Start: 14:25
Working With People Who Have Behaviours That Challenge Our Lady's Hospice Reception Our Lady's Hospice Ltd.
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11 / 4
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Start: 03/11/2008 - 13:29
End: 04/11/2008 - 13:29
Invitation to submit abstracts for Progress: Advancing Parkinson's Research The PDS invites authors to submit abstracts for 'Progress', the Society's first conference dedicated to Parkinson's Research, taking place on 3 and 4 November 2008 at the Royal York Hotel, York. The conference aims to provide Parkinson's researchers and medical professionals in the UK with an opportunity to meet, share ideas and develop new collaborative projects. It will include keynote speakers, poster sessions, short oral presentations and plenary lectures. Keynote Speakers: Start: 14:00
Start: 04/11/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 14:00
Malnutrition matters to the public and to all care, health and medical professionals in hospital, care and community settings. Improve your knowledge; improve your practice; improve patient and resident experience and health outcomes. Start: 20:00
Venue: Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus Professor John Harris, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences As we get older, the obvious external changes to our bodies are accompanied by more subtle changes to our brains, changes which may be so gradual that we do not notice their effects at first. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Start: 04/11/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 14:00
Malnutrition matters to the public and to all care, health and medical professionals in hospital, care and community settings. Improve your knowledge; improve your practice; improve patient and resident experience and health outcomes. Start: 09:30
End: 16:30
Sensorensory and Physical Stimulation (1 day) Start: 11:00
Start: 05/11/2008 - 11:00
End: 07/11/2008 - 14:00
The 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference of the School of Nursing & Midwifery will be held in Dublin on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2008. The closing date for submission of abstracts has now passed. Start: 12:32
Start: 05/11/2008 - 12:32
End: 06/11/2008 - 12:32
The Care Show Birmingham 2008 Web link: http://www.caringbusiness.co.uk/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=60038
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11 / 6
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Start: 05/11/2008 - 11:00
End: 07/11/2008 - 14:00
The 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference of the School of Nursing & Midwifery will be held in Dublin on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2008. The closing date for submission of abstracts has now passed. End: 12:32
Start: 05/11/2008 - 12:32
End: 06/11/2008 - 12:32
The Care Show Birmingham 2008 Web link: http://www.caringbusiness.co.uk/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=60038
Start: 00:52
Professor Eileen Evason, Emeritus Professor 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
Start: 14:00
The NCAOP is organising a one-day seminar to mark the publication of the report The Role and Future Development of the Meals-on-Wheels Service for Older People in Ireland on 6 November 2008 in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The aims of the seminar are: Start: 14:48
Start: 06/11/2008 - 14:48
End: 07/11/2008 - 14:48
Discover the Latest Disease Modifying Therapies and Pre-Symptomatic Approaches for Alzheimer’s Drug Development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Start: 05/11/2008 - 11:00
End: 07/11/2008 - 14:00
The 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference of the School of Nursing & Midwifery will be held in Dublin on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2008. The closing date for submission of abstracts has now passed. End: 14:48
Start: 06/11/2008 - 14:48
End: 07/11/2008 - 14:48
Discover the Latest Disease Modifying Therapies and Pre-Symptomatic Approaches for Alzheimer’s Drug Development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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11 / 11
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Public Lecture Web link: http://www.ria.ie/events/index.asp Start: 20:00
Please click here for more Information: Health in the Older Adult - diet, the digestive system & quality of life
Location: Boole 2 Lecture Theatre, UCC
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11 / 12
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Design research and its applications for the health, rehabilitation, and design for ageing populations. A special workshop hosted by The Glasgow School of Art's (GSA) School of Design showcasing a set of projects relating to design research and its applications for an ageing population. Start: 10:47
The Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6RQ Web link: http://newdynamics.group.shef.ac.uk/events/14 The Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6RQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11 / 14
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Unison, Belfast Cost: £120 Download flyer and booking form To book a place contact: Dementia Services Development Centre – Northern Ireland TEIC, Jordanstown Campus Shore Road Newtownabbey BT37 0QB T: 028 9093 0070 E: dementiacentre@stir.ac.uk or visit www.dementiacentreni.org
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11 / 17
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Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh (one day conference)
Start: 10:45
Start: 17/11/2008 - 10:45
End: 19/11/2008 - 10:45
Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling This three-day autumn school will cover a range of design issues, drawing on international research and best practice. The school will provide both theoretical and practical input. It will also include a site visit which will provide guidance on using the DSDC's design audit tool as a reference text for the design process. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Speaker: Dr Berengere Davin Please click here for more information Please click here to view the flyer Time and Location: 1pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Start: 17/11/2008 - 10:45
End: 19/11/2008 - 10:45
Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling This three-day autumn school will cover a range of design issues, drawing on international research and best practice. The school will provide both theoretical and practical input. It will also include a site visit which will provide guidance on using the DSDC's design audit tool as a reference text for the design process. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Start: 17/11/2008 - 10:45
End: 19/11/2008 - 10:45
Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling This three-day autumn school will cover a range of design issues, drawing on international research and best practice. The school will provide both theoretical and practical input. It will also include a site visit which will provide guidance on using the DSDC's design audit tool as a reference text for the design process. Start: 12:35
Start: 19/11/2008 - 12:35
End: 20/11/2008 - 12:35
HISI will hold it's 13th Annual Conference and Scientific Symposium on the 19th and the 20th of November in The Stillorgan Park Hotel (south Dublin). Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland http://www.hisi.ie/html/conference08.htm Contact: Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland Telephone: +353 1 8821796
Start: 18:30
Guest Speaker Seminar Date: Wednesday, 19th November, 2008 Speaker: Prof Chris Whelan, programme coordinator of Social Inclusion research at the ESRI and Sheila Hayes from the Citizens Information Board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Start: 19/11/2008 - 12:35
End: 20/11/2008 - 12:35
HISI will hold it's 13th Annual Conference and Scientific Symposium on the 19th and the 20th of November in The Stillorgan Park Hotel (south Dublin). Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland http://www.hisi.ie/html/conference08.htm Contact: Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland Telephone: +353 1 8821796
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Introduction to Pain Management in Palliative Care (1 day) Date: 20 November 2008 (08/PIPM) Cost: €100.00 (lunch provided) Aim: To develop nurses knowledge, skills and confidence in assessing and managing pain in those with advanced illness or chronic pain.
· Define and classify pain. · Appreciate the concept of palliative care relative to pain management. · Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills in accurately assessing pain. Start: 00:00
Start: 20/11/2008 - 00:00
End: 21/11/2008 - 00:00
Click here to register now online London November 20th & 21st 2008 Gerri Moriarty, Maureen Harkins, Arts for Older People Network 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 A special meeting of the older people's policy forum on Thursday 20 November in NICVA will consider the recently published Community Safety Strategy Location: NICVA Cost: Free Event Type: Meeting Click here to register now online London November 20th & 21st 2008 Europe's ageing population is a challenge for our job market and its social and health systems. But it is also an economic and social opportunity. By 2020, 25% of the EU's population will be over 65. Spending on pensions, heslth and long-term care is expected to increase by a factor of three by 2050. However, older Europeans are also important consumers with a combined wealth of over €3,000 billion. Location: Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, Co Louth Contact: Breda Connor Tel: +353 (0)42 937 0497 Please click here to view more Information on GSA 61st Annual Scientific Meeting Resilience in an Ageing Society: Risks and Opportunities November 21-25th 2008 - National Harbour, Maryland General Meeting Questions 21-25 November 2008 GSA "Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities" Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, Please click here to view more Information on GSA 61st Annual Scientific Meeting Resilience in an Ageing Society: Risks and Opportunities November 21-25th 2008 - National Harbour, Maryland General Meeting Questions 21-25 November 2008 GSA "Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities" Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, Please click here to view more Information on GSA 61st Annual Scientific Meeting Resilience in an Ageing Society: Risks and Opportunities November 21-25th 2008 - National Harbour, Maryland General Meeting Questions 21-25 November 2008 GSA "Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities" Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, This conference will be held in German and English Further details from this website Location: Graz, Austria Connect with us: ©Copyright 2010. Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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