Welcome to 3rd Qatar International Geriatrics and Dementia Conference, hosted by HMC's Department of Geriatrics & Long-term care under the aegis of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Aging and Dementia. The Collaborating Center designation by the WHO Director General recognises the department’s contribution towards implementing WHO’s mandated work, as well as its achievements in the field of elderly and dementia care. The centre is also responsible for providing technical expertise to countries in the region and beyond in the fields of healthy aging and dementia.
Our 3-day conference will take place from the 26 to 28 October 2023, at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel in the vibrant city of Doha, Qatar. We are pleased to host this remarkable event for the third time, which focuses on achieving global excellence in geriatric and dementia care through innovation, empowerment, and resilience. The conference theme is: "Achieving Global Excellence in Geriatric and Dementia Care", which underlines our ambitions to share our achievements with international stakeholders.
We are honored to welcome distinguished experts from the European Geriatric Medicine Society, the World Health Organization (WHO), and renowned speakers from the United Kingdom, the United States, as well as regional and local experts. The esteemed speakers bring with them a wealth of expertise and research findings in the field. Their contributions will shed light on emerging trends, cutting-edge therapies, and best practices that will drive us closer to deliver high quality of geriatric and dementia care.
The presence of speakers from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the significance of addressing the healthcare needs of older adults globally. Their presentations on healthy aging, policy development, and integrated care for older people (ICOPE) will provide valuable insights and guidance for improving the well-being and quality of life of older adults.
The comprehensive program has been thoughtfully designed to meet the needs and interests of physicians from various specialties, nursing professionals, allied health professionals, policy makers, and trainees. This inclusive approach ensures that attendees from diverse backgrounds can benefit from the conference, fostering a holistic and well-rounded understanding of geriatrics and dementia care.
