Nursing needs of older adults around the world are growing. Nurses have a responsibility to contribute to research and public policy for the health and social care of the global aging population. In order to promote networking and collaboration among nurse participants at IAGG, a nursing special interest group meeting has been organized.

The largest international congress of the kind will bring together leading gerontologists, geriatrics scholars, policy decision-makers, professional activists, related companies, and researchers. Upload the 2nd announcement for more information on symposia, communications, exhibition, accomodation etc. Early bird registration: from October 1, 2012 to January 31,2013.

To promote international research in gerontology, two Busse Research Awards will be given at the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Seoul, Korea, June 23-27, 2013. Two gerontologists (junior or mid-career) will be selected. One award will recognize a scientist from the social/behavioral sciences; the other from the biomedical sciences. Awards are $6,000 each, with up to $3,000 travel/living expenses. Awardees must present a lecture based on their research at the conference. Deadline for receipt of applications: October 1, 2012.

We are happy to share the latest news about our Organization and hope that you will enjoy reading information on IAGG's contribution in the fields of research, networking, congresses, rights of older people, education etc. Upload and read the January 2013 Newsletter.

IAGG/WHO/SFGG Workshop on Human Rights was organized during the 1st Africa Region Congress in CapeTown, South Africa. It dealt with the theme of “Connecting African and Global Endeavours on Human Rights and Older Persons”.

IAGG submits a statement at the United Nations' 51st session of the Commission for Social Development on February 18, 2013. The statement aims to promote the need for a UN Convention on the rights of older people and the designation of a Special Rapporteur on Human Rights issues in the ageing population. Upload the PDF file...

In order to build on the momentum of the 1st Africa Region congress in Cape Town, South Africa (October 2013), and to promote the participation of an important African delegation, assistance will be happy provided for group registration and accommodation.  You are also encouraged to submit an abstract of your work for inclusion in the Seoul program, even though submitting an abstract is not a precondition for being part of the group of delegates. All registrations should be done through the IAGG Africa Region office (Dr Isabella ABODERIN).

This Presidential Symposium will focus on the Prevention of Further Disabilities in Frail Older Adults. The first session will be dedicated to the “Prevention of Frailty in Robust Older Adults” and the 2nd session will treat “How to Implement Frailty into Clinical Practice and Clinical Research?”. You are invited to attend the event on Monday June 24, 2013 from 02:00pm to 06:30pm (Convention Center of Seoul, 3rd Floor, Hall E5).
Due to limited place, kindly register on the IAGG-GARN website. In the meantime, upload the programme...

On February 15, 2013, concluding its 51st session, UN's Commission for Social Development (CSocD) approved five draft resolutions for adoption by the Economic and Social Council, covering a range of issues pivotal to the promotion of societies rooted in respect for the dignity of every individual, from youth and disability, to ageing and African development. Several of the texts approved highlighted the critical importance of empowering people and of their participation in advancing social development.