Conference Themes
1. Clinical Perspectives on Major Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Disorders
- Diagnostic Challenges for Neurocognitive Disorders in Older Adults
- Psychiatric Disorders in Older Adults: Presentations and Challenges
- Overlap of Physical Illness and Mental Illness in Older Adults
- BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia): Clinical Features and Management
- Substance Use in the Elderly: Emerging Trends and Clinical Implications
- Suicidality and Self-Harm in Older Adults: Clinical Risk Assessment and Prevention
2. Interface between Physical and Mental Health Issues in Elderly
- Falls, fear of falling and Injury Prevention
- Acute and Chronic Pain and their Management
- Anaesthesia and related complications (e.g., Quality of Life)
- Role of mental illnesses in course and prognosis of physical illnesses
- Psycho-oncology: Research and Clinical Practice
- Parkinson and Mental Health
3. Comprehensive Assessment in Geriatric Mental Health
- Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment
- Severity Assessment of Clinical Disorders, Quality of Life and Social Connectedness
- Functional and Daily Living Assessments in Older Adults
- Capacity Assessment and Legal Competency in Ageing Populations
- Disability Assessment
- Culturally Sensitive Assessment Tools
4. Psychosocial Interventions
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- Neurocognitive Rehabilitation
- Reminiscence, and Reality Orientation Therapies
- Mindfulness, Yoga, and Movement-Based Therapies for Mental Health
- Psychotherapeutic Approaches (CBT, IPT) Adapted for Older Adults
- Family Interventions, Marital and Sexual Therapy
5. Combined Psychosocial and Biological Interventions
- Polypharmacy and Compliance Issues
- Newer Advances in Management of Parkinson (e.g., Deep Brain Stimulation)
- Pharmacological Management in Dementia - Recent Advances
- Role of Physical Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy and Quality of Life
6. Psychosocial, Cultural and Family Dynamics
- Sense of Self and Changing Roles in Ageing Population
- Impact of Changing Family Structures on Elder Mental Health
- Intergenerational Relationships and Communication Challenges
- Elder Abuse: Identification, Reporting and Prevention Strategies
- Cultural Beliefs and Stigma Related to Ageing and Mental Illness
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement in Late Life
- Spirituality and Meaning-Making in Ageing and End-of-Life Contexts
- Caring for Carers
7. Innovations and Technology in Elder Care
- Tele-Mental Health and Virtual Consultations for Older Adults
- Role of Assistive Technologies and Smart Homes for Ageing in Place
- Mobile Applications for Cognitive and Emotional Health Monitoring
- Wearables and Remote Monitoring for Physiological and Psychological Symptoms
- Digital Literacy Programs for Older Adults and Caregivers
8. Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
- Community-Based Rehabilitation for Cognitive, Physical and Psychiatric Disabilities
- Vocational Engagement and Social Inclusion of Older Adults
- Home-Based Mental Health Support Services: Models and Outcomes
- Role of Caregiver Training and Support in Long-Term Care
- Integrating Palliative Psychiatry into Geriatric Services
- End-of-Life Communication, Advance Directives, and Dignified Dying
Scientific Sessions :
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Schedule Download :
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Awards & Recognition :
* Best Oral paper/Poster Paper