Ageing connects

							IFA 11th Global Conference
 Ageing connects
“Ageing Connects”, the theme for the IFA 11th Global Conference
on Ageing is an urgent call for repositioning, bridging and
connecting issues and action to improve the lives of older people
globally. In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Madrid
International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), the European Year
of Active Ageing and Solidarity Among Generations and the World
Health Organization’s focus on Ageing and Health in 2012 the IFA
and ZIVOT 90 are proud to focus attention on priorities and
objectives that reflect the intentions and tones of our time.

        Four main themes and 12 sub-themes form a rich and
complex matrix of information to be share and knowledge to be
gained:
          Main topics of the IFA 2012
                       o
       Older persons and development
                       o
 Advancing health and well-being into old age
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Ensuring enabling and supportive environments
                       o
           Connected technologies
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            Older persons and development

      1a. Work and the ageing labour force Issue

    1b. Access to knowledge, education and training

1c. Income security, social protection/social security and
                poverty prevention
                            .
    Advancing health and well-being into old age

2a. Health promotion and well-being throughout life

2b. Universal and equal access to health-care service

      2c. Mental health needs of older persons
                          .
Ensuring enabling and supportive environments

    3a. Housing and the living environment

     3b. Care and support for caregivers

       3c. Neglect, abuse and violence
                  Connected technologies

4a. Connecting services and providers – e-health, telehealth,
                telepresence and flips!

 4b. Engaging generations - Tweets, blogs, social networks
                 and the digital divide

4c. Enabling older people – assistive technology, devices and

                        products

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Preconference Events
- Senior Officials Meeting
- International Longevity Alliance
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- International Caregiver Training Summit
- International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Master Classes
- Film as it relates to Ageing
- Frailty and Vulnerability
- Non-pharmacological Approach to Patients with Dementia
- Age Friendly Cities
Conference Sessions
- Plenary Panels
- Symposia and workshops
- Poster
- Photographic and video presentations

Specialist Awards
- World Elder Abuse Awareness
- President’s Award
                              Special Events
•   Opening Session -- 29 May 2012
•   The Extraordinary Voices of Older People in the Czech Republic
•   Gala Evening
•   Ballet and folklore performance followed by a reception on 30
    May 2012, National Theater Prague
         The Conference Package Includes
•   Mysterious Prague with its unique architecture and
    historical monuments e.g. the Prague Castle overlooking
    the Vltava River
•   Modern and centrally located conference venue the
    Prague Congress Centre with a breathtaking view of the
    Prague panorama
•   Excellent keynote speakers and conference program
•   Variety of accommodation including small and cosy
    hotels in the Old Town and Lesser Town
•   Gala evening at the historical National Theatre
•   The International Spring Music Festival in Prague in May