http://www.profane.eu.org/events/events.php ProFaNE is a network of Falls Prevention Professionals en-gb http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1853 Every four years, the World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics represents a unique and irreplaceable event attended by experts from around the world to discuss the latest findings in the field of ageing. The 19th congress, which is taking place in Paris in 2009, is particularly important, as it coincides with an ideological u-turn. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1849 The scientific programme is exciting and varied and key note speakers are of international standing. On Monday 23rd there is a Clinical Afternoon which would be of particular interest to clinicians and trainees. This session includes talks on : -The National Hip Fracture Database (Rob Wakeman, Basildon, UK) -Vertebral fracture (Mark Lunt, Manchester) -Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty: when to intervene (Rick Whitehouse, Manchester) -Bone as an endocrine gland: phosphate and other targets (Bill Fraser, Liverpool) Following this there will be a key note lecture by Alan Silman - Moving beyond the Bone and Joint Decade: Rejuvenating the research agenda There will be a symposium in the early evening on RANK/RANKL/OPG which is chaired by Graham Russell. There are day rates which mean it possible to attend for this session alone. During the 24th 25th there will be symposia on : New aspects of bone repair and ortho-pharmacology, Mechanobiology, Imaging Bone Structure: From bench to bedside\\\' and \\\'New concepts in Vitamin D. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1850 From 8 to 10 September 2008 the 1st annual conference and 4th annual meeting of HEPA Europe, the European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity, will be hosted by the Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (SPARColl) at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. The event will be co-sponsored by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Scottish Government. Please note - the deadline for submission of abstracts and symposia has been extended until Thursday 5th June. Guidelines and details about abstract and symposium submission are available on the SPARColl website (www.sparcoll.org.uk). Abstracts for symposia, oral presentations or poster presentations can only be submitted via the web submission system. This year we can offer a limited number of places for delegates from countries with economies in transition. Please contact Claire Fitzsimons for further information on eligibility for these funds (claire.fitzsimons at strath.ac.uk) http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1812 HEPA Europe is the European Network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity. It is a collaborative project which works for better health through physical activity among all people in the WHO European Region, by strengthening and supporting efforts to increase participation and improve the conditions for healthy lifestyles. The conference and meeting will have a particular emphasis on walking. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1810 In a time of intergenerational shift, geriatricians need to prepare themselves for the changing characteristics of the future geriatric baby boomers. They will not only be numerous: they will also be different. In addition to the classic diseases they will suffer from life-style associated diseases owing to the sedentary life style and rich caloric intake of their generation. Although trained to treat older people with multiple diseases and functional decline geriatricians are forced to develop an alertness vis-a-vis the future hordes of baby boomers with both high comorbidity and high demands. They will challenge our knowledge and expect us to be on top of the latest recommendations and to have insight into new treatments. This is why you need to be in Copenhagen on September 3-6, 2008. You are kindly invited to submit an abstract describing an original work within the field of GERIATRICS that you wish to present at the Congress. All abstracts will be evaluated by the abstract reviewers. Most of the evaluated abstracts will be communicated as poster presentations. However, as an alternative option you may suggest your presentation to be made orally within an appropriate scientific session guided by the keyword. The final decision on the presentation form will be taken by the abstract reviewers. Notification regarding acceptance of abstracts will be given by 1 July 2008. Accepted abstracts will be published. Abstracts can only be submitted on-line. During the closing ceremony, an award will be given for the the best poster and free oral communication. Deadline Deadline for abstracts 1 May 2008. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1807 This one day conference aims to rethink how we talk about the futures of ageing and to consider the implications for policy and practice. The conference will examine future landscapes of ageing, drawing on the expertise of older people, academics and practitioners. It will be of interest to older people and all those who work with them - for example nurses, care workers, social workers, doctors, therapists, in the statutory and voluntary sectors; service providers and policy makers, as well as academics and students of social gerontology and gerontological practice. To help us in rethinking the futures of ageing we shall invite a Scottish Minister with responsibilities for older people to address the conference. Keynote speakers will give presentations on the topics of demography and policy; the older persons perspective; care and self care; new technologies; healthy ageing; and globalisation and the future of old age. The two-hour lunch time will include poster sessions at which authors will speak about their posters and a discussant will facilitate discussion around each theme. Thus throughout the day participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the future of ageing and contribute to wide ranging discussions on ageing and later life. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1809 Around 1000 people recently attended our very successful event in Edinburgh at the end of 2007, strengthening the reputation of the National Osteoporosis Society Conference as the UK's leading osteoporosis event. The conference and exhibition offer unrivalled access to educational content as well as the opportunity to network with the largest gathering of UK health professionals with an interest in osteoporosis. The conference is organised by the National Osteoporosis Society with Professor Roger Francis, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, chairing the conference programme committee and conference organising committee. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1767 15 Feb abstract submission deadline clinical update day and symposia on bone repair and ortho-pharmacology, imaging bone structure, mechanobiology, new concepts in Vit D and whats new in osteoarthritis and cartilage? http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1768 Yearly conference on falls, website will be updated shortly with further information. http://www.profane.eu.org/directory/display_resource.php?resource_id=1769 Yearly well attended Falls Conference in UK, the website will be updated shortly with further information.