Introduction
Education programs of Turkish Geriatrics Society are going to take place continuously.Regarding the requests of the attendees of the 1st course, “2 nd Course on Scientific Researches in Geriatrics” will be organized in winter, 2014 and national trainers who are experienced on research methodology and scientific writing in geriatrics and gerontology will take part during this interactive course.
“Basic Geriatrics Updating Course” for medical doctors and “Geriatric Nursing Updating Course” for nurses are planned to be held in April, 2015.
The detailed programs will be announced on the web site of the society.
The society is going to organize a public conference on “Dementia, Delirium and Depression” on the 1st of October “International Elderly Day” in Çankaya Municipality-100+ Age Club, Ankara-Turkey as well. The members of the 100+ age club will be informed about prevention, early diagnosis and tretament of these three neurological and psychological diseases that are seen in advanced age. Assoc. Prof. Ufuk Ergün will be the presenter.
The board of directors of Turkish Geriatric Society cordially thank the organizers and speakers of these education activities.
Prof. Yesim GOKCE KUTSAL, M.D