Introduction
Basic Geriatrics Courses are the traditional education activities of Turkish Geriatrics Society for many years, and the last one was held on 27th of May, 2017 in Ankara where Ankara Chamber of Medical Doctors was the host organization.The scientific program was prepared due to the feedbacks of the attendees of former courses and the requests of the general practicioners and the family physicians.
The education team was composed of the experienced scientific board members of Turkish Geriatrics Society.
The main subjects of the lectures were; Aging World and Aging Human, Comminucation with the Elder Persons, Check-up for the Elder Persons, Physical Activity for Elder Persons, Immunization for the Elder Persons, Differential Diagnosis of Dementia, Depression and Delirium in Elder Persons, Basic Principles of Nutrition for Elder Persons and Basic Principles of Skin Care and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers for Elder Persons.
Because of the great interest and the admiration of the participants, the committee decided to organize new courses in which the scientific program will be planned according to the spesific requests of the general practicioners and the family physicians mainly.
Prof. Yeşim GOKCE KUTSAL, M.D.
Editor in Chief