19th International Conference on Falls and Postural Stability 2018

Who should attend:

• Consultants and Professors of Geriatric Medicine
• Specialty Doctors
• Specialist Registrars (StRs) in Geriatric Medicine and related specialties
• Nurse Consultants, Nurse Specialists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• GPs and GP Trainees
• Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Professionals
• Researchers into ageing and age-related conditions
• Core Medical Trainees and Foundation Year Doctors
• Medical Students

Why participate:

• Further attendee’s overall knowledge and understanding of current research and practice in healthcare of older people in core and difficult areas
• Improve attendee’s skills in the treatment and care of older people
• Inspire attendees to achieve personal excellence in healthcare of older people
• Take away new activities and ideas to progress their workplace’s services

Speakers include:

• Dr. Daniel Macintyre, Public Health England
• Dr. Andy Clegg, University of Leeds
• Dr. Lotta Seppala, University of Amsterdam
• Professor Steve Parry, University of Newcastle
• Professor Nick Harvey, University of Southampton
• Dr. Ditte Jepsen, University of Southern Denmark

Topics include:

• Falls and Fractures consensus statement
• Prevention of Fall Injury Trial (Pre-FIT)
• Systematic Review on Drugs that increase falls risk
• Frailty in falls assessment and management
• Novel approaches to osteoporosis risk assessment and treatment
• Body vibration intervention