Social Gerontology

International Training Programme in Social Gerontology

The next International Programme in Social Gerontology will be held between 18 - 27 February 2009.

This programme is aimed at providing a broad and up-to-date understanding of the complex and far-reaching consequences of mass longevity. Participants are helped to evolve and implement appropriate policies that will ensure for older persons, a high quality of life in their own society.

The programme consists of lectures, seminars, site-visits and workshops. Topics dealt with include: Basic Concepts in Social Gerontology; Demographic Determinants and Consequences; Socio-Cultural Changes and their impact; Economics of Ageing; Environment and Ageing; Health Aspects of Ageing; Social Care in the Family, Community and Institutions; Communication Skills; and the Needs of Special Concern Groups.

Through the use of workshops, participants are enabled to pursue in small groups one of the following skills: Social Policy Development; Community Development Programmes and Services; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

Applicants should have one of the following pre-requisites:

	Be directly engaged in social service delivery for older persons in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors in their own country.
	Be trainers with a potential to provide leadership in securing a better social service delivery system to older persons;
	Be active in awareness development in the field of ageing.

The cost of participating in a Programme is US$ 1,750. This includes full board accommodation, tuition, accident insurance and medical insurance for the period covering the participant's stay in Malta during the programme. Air travel to and from Malta is NOT included. A registration fee of US$ 50, should be paid. The cheque will be refunded to the participant concerned while in Malta.

Closing date: 16 December 2009

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