Introduction
Turkish Geriatrics Society's mission is promoting scientific researches and organizing pre and post graduate education programs for continuous medical education at both national and international levels.On this basis, education programs of Turkish Geriatrics Society are taking place continuously.“Geriatric Nursing Updating Course” for nurses which was organized by Prof. Fethiye Erdil, Prof. Sevilay Senol Celik and Assist. Prof. Zahide Tuna was held in 4th, April, 2014 and “Basic Geriatrics Updating Course” for medical doctors which was organized by Prof. Dilek Aslan, M.D and Assist. Prof.Tolga Aydos, M.D. was held in 5th. April, 2014 in Ankara-Kavaklıdere Gordion Hotel were performed successfully. National trainers who are experienced in geriatrics and gerontology took part during the interactive courses.
The society also organizes programs and distributes books free of charge to increase the public awareness about “Healthy and Active Aging” in different parts of the country. “National Elderly Week” in every 18-24th of March and “International Elderly Day” in every 1st of October are selected for such public education organizations in collaboration basically with the non-governmental organizations or various municipalities.
The latest the public awareness activity was a symposium which was organized by Assoc. Prof. Asuman Dogan, M.D. and Aytug Balcıoglu, M.D. was held in Çankaya Municipality 100 age club in 19th March, 2014. The members of the 100 age club were informed about prevention of various diseases that are seen in advanced age.
The board of directors of Turkish Geriatric Society cordially thank the organizers.
Prof. Yesim GOKCE KUTSAL, M.D