Introduction
In 2023, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hosted the much-anticipated GeriCon event, which brought together healthcare experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to delve into the latest developments in geriatric care. This blog aims to provide a snapshot of the event and its significance in shaping the future of healthcare for the elderly.
GeriCon 2023: A Glimpse Into the Future
WAS THE CONFERENCE WORTH IT?
Yes the GERICON 2023 was really amazing especially for those who were deeply involved in the geriatric care or research and for those too who are seeking to expand their knowledge and professional networks .
GeriCon 2023 was a two-day event held at the AIIMS campus in New Delhi, India
The theme of the event was ” successful aging: navigating the intersections of digital innovations, geriatric medicine and person-centered care”
About the GeriCon 2023 AIIMS conference
GeriCon is an annual event that provides a wonderful opportunity for health professionals to listen and meet with the experts in geriatric from India and around the world presenting the insides and experiences in managing the older people.
In AIIMS Delhi it was the 20th annual conference of Indian Academy of geriatrics.
What kind of networking you can expect.
This annual event offering a unique platform for researchers even the young ones too for their researches and sharing their findings to encourage the further research in the field of the geriatrics.
The attendees were all from the physiotherapy ,MBBS and nursing professions so, the chance of connecting with the top level of education and researchers was great.
About the speakers
Events stage was set for top class speakers who were not only a great speakers but also the AIIMS scholars too.
Some of the old honourable speakers who come to deliver the great knowledge :
Dr Ashish goel- long term physiological impact of COVID-19 in elderly, Dr nidhi Singh- exercise training in elder adults with breast cancer :an evidence based approach
Dr Arun Gupta president- DMC – Ethical conducts in medicine
Dr Sanjay Kumar -speech and communication disorder and speech management in geriatric population.
The counting of speaker list is numerous and the knowledge there was really worth in every sense .
Why AIIMS GERICON 2023 was so special?
GERICON Was dedicated exclusively for the geriatric care and the specific needs and the challenges that are faced by elderly population. In this 2-3 event the GERICON provided special worshops like: ICOPE Workshop, narrative medicine , workshop on fall assessment, Dementia assessment.
This conference brought together a diverse group of professionals to exchange the ideas an innovations in geriatric care.
Conclusion
The AIIMS GeriCon event 2023 was a remarkable progress made in using AI-driven solutions to improve diagnosis, treatment, and overall quality of life for the elderly population.
The event emphasized the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and technology experts to continue pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in the field of geriatric care.