IAGG-ER 2019

Welcome to the International Association of Gerontology and
Geriatrics European Region Congress 2019, 23rd – 25th May 2019 in Gothenburg, Sweden

[Seniorvärlden @Seniorvarlden]

Fullsatt på Seniorvärldens symposium "Prevention and Optimized Aging: Interaction between environment and physical activity” #IAGGER2019 #ageism #årsrika

[ASC @ASC_LiU]

The Swedish Gerontological Society #SGS Award 2019 went to Marta Szebehely @Stockholm_Uni - Congratulations from all of us! @iagger2019 #iagger2019 #IAGG2019 @SusanneIwarsson

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

Michel Poulain, expert on longevity, who is one of the founders of the blue zones, recommends love & close relationships in order to live longer. #iagger2019 #agecap

[Carolien Smits @Carolien_Smits]

Older adults’ contribution to gerontology education: it’s all about MEANING. @Windesheiminfo @iagger2019

[Isabela Troya @IsabelaTroyaPhD]

Such an interesting presentation on existential #loneliness in older adults presented today at @iagger2019 highlighting the importante of peer support groups for older adults experiencing loneliness #IAGGER2019

[P.J. White @pjwhitedesign]

Great presentations on Urban Design, architecture and Dementia from @tcddublin @Trinity_Haus by @Age_Matters @ProfSuzCahill @TomEGrey @dimitraxidous at @iagger2019 #IAGGER2019

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

Feminine gender identity is connected to higher levels of depressive symptoms while masculine gender identity is connected to lower levels of depressive symptoms as well as an androgynous gender identity, says @RydbergSterner from @agecap_gu at @iagger2019 #agecap

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

The prevalence of age specific dementia among 85- and 88 year olds has decreased between 1986 and 2015, says @HWetterberg from @agecap_gu at @iagger2019 #agecap #DementiaAwareness

[Nao Kodate / 小舘 尚文 @NaoKody]

Our special guide Theresa taking us for a walking tour in the lovely city of #Gothenburg ⁦@iagger2019⁩ #IAGGER2019

[Frances Bunn @bunn_f]

Very entertaining keynote from @sureshrattan @iagger2019 Biologically it’s downhill after 45! But we can still get benefits from exercise, diet and engagement #IAGG2019

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

The cause of Alzheimers is life itself, according to Suresh Rattan from @AarhusUni at @iagger2019 #iagger2019

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

The essential lifespan for our species is about 45 years, says Suresh Rattan from @AarhusUni at @iagger2019

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

High adherence to a Mediterranean-like diet is associated with reduced risk of frailty, says Tommy Cederholm from @uppsalauni at @iagger2019

[Desmond (Des) O'Neill @Age_Matters]

Men aged 65 years will see a compression of dependency, women aged 65 years will experience an expansion of mainly low dependency @iagger2019 https://t.co/cOMmqu92yM

[World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability @fallscongress]

@TashMasud @GeriSoc on #loneliness in UK @iagger2019 . 30％ #falls and #bonehealth clinic patients report social and 50% emotional loneliness. Local knowledge of connections vital to tackling loneliness. Asking would be a start, however. #iagger2019

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

Frequent internet use among older people is connected to good self rated health, says Hanna Falk Erhag from @agecap_gu at @iagger2019

[Desmond (Des) O'Neill @Age_Matters]

There’s no limit to longevity, says study that revives human lifespan debate @iagger2019 https://t.co/BcSf16uFV1

[IAGG-ER 2019 @iagger2019]

The intergenerational choir at AgeStage today! #agecap #iagger2019

[Frances Bunn @bunn_f]

Lovely inter generational choir ⁦@iagger2019⁩. Enjoyed the Swedish version of rain drops keep falling on my head