Introduction
Ageing process, consists of the combination of very different concepts and therefore is defined as a complex and stressful life period. For the individuals who spend approximately one third of their life span as the aged, it is important to make plans and sustain preparations for an active and happy life. Since this period has not only medical, but psychological and social aspects, it should be evaluated in a multidimensional, realistic and descriptive manner.The scientific articles that are published in this journal since 1998, is believed to process scientific based projections, to plan new and comprehensive researches, to create suitable scientific solutions and to develop original spesific aging programs.
On this basis, education programs of Turkish Geriatrics Society are taking place continuously.
“4th Geriatrics and Gerontology Course” was organized in collaboration with International Institute on Ageing-INIA, United Nations, Turkish Geriatrics Society and Hacettepe University Research and Application Center of Geriatric Sciences- GEBAM and was performed in Ankara-Turkey, in 9-14 Dec, 2013. International and national trainers who are experienced in geriatrics and gerontology took part during the interactive course.
“Course on Scientific Researches in Geriatrics” was organized by Turkish Geriatrics Society and was performed in Çankaya Municipality-100+ Age Club, Ankara-Turkey, in 1st March, 2014. National trainers who are experienced on research methodology and scientific writing in geriatrics and gerontology took part during this interactive course.
The upcoming courses will be; “Geriatric Nursing Updating Course” for nurses which will be held in 4th, April, 2014 and “Basic Geriatrics Updating Course” for medical doctors which will be held in 5th. April, 2014 in Ankara-Kavakl›dere Gordion Hotel.