Ageing Well - Ageing Positively

Tuesday, 21 April 2009
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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In the last seven years Ireland's population grew faster than in any other EU state and by 2011 it is estimated that 14 per cent of people living in Ireland will be aged 65 and over.

Like any demographic shift this change will present significant medical and societal challenges.  This meeting aimed to address these societal trends and discuss important aspects of ageing in Ireland, how we can protect vulnerable older people and how we can age well and positively.

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Venue:
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No.6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Programme:
Chair:  Derek Davis, Broadcaster

Speakers:

Dr Diarmuid O'Shea,  Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Vice President for Education and Professional Development, RCPI
Dr O'Shea's Presentation: "Our Ageing Population"
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Prof Brian Lawlor, Professor of Old Age, Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at St James's Hospital, Dublin
Prof Lawlor's presentation:  "Improving Brain Health"
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Robin Webster, Chief Executive of Age Action Ireland
Robin Webster's presentation "Towards Empowerment" 
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Michael O'Muircheartaigh, Sports Broadcaster

Continuing Medical Education (CME)
This meeting is approved for 2 CME credits

Public Meeting Enquiries:
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