IAGG's 4th PanAmerican Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics took place in Ottawa, Canada from October 21-23, 2011. Upload & read the short report. We take this opportunity to thank all those who gave time and energy for the success of this event and wish that both North and South America will benefit form these exchanges.

An IAGG/AMPA Taskforce on “Iatrogenic disability” was organized at the AMPA (Association Monégasque pour la recherche sur la Maladie d'Alzheimer) meeting that took place on February 21-22, 2011 in Monaco. This paper is a review of the literature on functional decline in elderly hospitalized patients. It is the first stage in a project aiming to prevent dependence that is induced during the course of care. Read how the 20 international experts defined the concept involving three components that interact and have a cumulative effect.

Professor Keith HILL, IAGG Asia/Oceania regional congress Chair, reports on the event and outlines the large scope of topics treated. We congratualte him and his team for the tremendous work and success that highlighted the current research undergone in this part of the world.

On November 26, 2012 the Taipei City Government organized the "Age-freindly environments Forum" at the Taipei City Town Hall. The Taiwan city's aim was to share the policies on how to become an age-freindly city and to show its will to develop an urban town where aging and seniors bring wealth. The short report will give you more information.

The 6th Cachexia Conference is organized by the Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia & Wasting Disorders (SCWD).  It aims to further research on cachexia and bring practical solutions to healthcare teams worldwide with the participation of over 60 international speakers. The meeting is designed in order to include both clinical and basic science tracks.

The 50th session of the Commission for Social Development will take place in UN Headquarters in New York. Priority theme : Poverty eradication. In addition, the session will include review of relevant UN plans & programs of action pertaining to the situation of social groups such as : disabled persons, youth, aging and the family. Prof Alain FRANCO and Laura MACHADO, along with the four IAGG representatives will attend this meeting (with 8 other NGO's of the Global Aliance) to promote a Convention for the Human Rights for Older Persons.

The European Forum on Ageing Research presents the 9th ERA-AGE Forum Meeting on “Ageing Policy and Research in the New Member States”. It is dedicated to the development of research capacity in the ageing field in the New Member States of the EU. Aim: exchange experiences and discuss and share good practice relating to ageing research and ageing policy from around Europe.  Upload the program and the registration form ...

FUTURAGE is a two-year project funded by the European Commission, to create the definitive road map for ageing research in Europe for the next 10-15 years. The FUTURAGE Road Map was launched during a Conference on October 18, 2011 in the European Parliament of Brussels? attended by 300 participants. It is the product of an extensive consultation process spanning over 2 years by a team of major European scientists led by Prof. Alan Walker.  You can upload the Road Map itself & visit the dedicated website.

The Sociedad de Geriatria y Gerontologia de Mexico (GEMAC) will hold its 15th National Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the congress center Siglo XXI del IMSS of Mexico City. The following areas of interest will be treated: geriatrics, biology of ageing, social gerontology, psychological gerontology, related practices and policies.