

Pakistan's "First International Conference on Aging"
Karachi, Pakistan
(Dates to be determined? - PLANNING AREA)
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Conference Program and Speakers
(Planning Section: This is only the "Planning Area" and none of the speakers listed below have been confirmed; Most have not been chosen or contacted.
This sectoion will change up to the Conference confirmation dates.)
IN THE NAME OF GOD
The Opening Ceremony Programme
The First International Conference on Aging - Karachi, Pakistan
Dates to be determined
*** SEE: Conference "DECLARATION"
8.30: Recitation of Selected Verses from The Holy Koran
The National Anthem of Pakistan Performed by Choral Group8:45: Welcome Address by The Conference General Secretary
8:50: Projection of a film of "The Disabled And The Elderly in Pakistan"
9:00: A Report by the Conference Scientific Secretary, Dr.
9:10: The Message of Mr. , the UNDP Representative in Pakistan.
9:20: Message of Mr. Kofi Annan the UN Secretary Genereal
9:30: The Conference Inaugural Address by The First Lady of Pakistan.
10:00: Break
Programme of Lectures at (Venue to be determined)
***Note: The Following is only tentative scheduling (in the planning stages) with speakers not yet determined/confirmed.
First Day - Morning Sessions
Aging - Related Topics:
Time
1.a
10:00
22
Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko
Aging Activities at the United Nations
Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko is from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Chief Programme on Ageing
1
10:30-10:45
287
Dr. Ahamad-Ali Akbari Kamrani
(Tehran)Geriatrics In the World and Pakistan
Dr. A. A. Akbari Kamrani (Internist, Faculty Memebr University of Welfare and Rehab. Sciences, Head of the Research Centre of the Elderly
2
10:50-11:05
415
Dr. Shokooh Navabinejad (Mrs.)
(Tehran)The Psychology of the Elderly and Methods of Improving their Mental Health
Dr. Sh. Navabinejad (Ph.D. In Psychology and counselling. Prof. of Teachers' Training University.
3
11:10-11:25
398
Dr. Khosro Ebrahim
(Tehran)Structural and Financial Changes Induced by Aging and the Impact of Activity on this Procedure.
Dr. Kh. Ebrahim (PhD Sports Sciences, Associate Prof. of Teachers' Training University.
4
11:30-11:45
621
Dr. Mehdi Amani
(Tehran)Some Demographic Features of the Elderly and Their Role in the Transmission of Culture to the Youth in Pakistan.
Dr. M. Amani (Former Technical Consultant to the UN, Presently active in demographic research.)
5
11:50-12:05
615
Baroness Emma Nicholson (England)
The Aging Time Bomb; and the Need for Urgent Action.
Baroness Emma Nicholson of Winterbourne (Member of House of Lords and Member of the European Parliament).
6
12:10-12:25
359
Dr. Bahram Delavar
(Tehran)A Study of Pakistan's Senior Citizens Health Condition (March 1999)
Dr. B. Delavar (Pediatrician & MPH General Director of Family Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education).
7
12:25-14:00
Prayer & Lunch Break
Porter Presentations:
First Day
13:40 - 14:00 hrs.
Code
1
157
Ms. Sayeddeh Sedigheh (Ashraf) Haydari (Tehran)
Supporting the Elderly in Society
Mrs. Sayeddeh Sedigheh Haydari (MSC. in Nursing & Community ZHealth Management Faculty Member, Islamic Azad University.
2
117
Ms. Azita Ghafoori (Tehran)
Nursing Homes and World Standards
Ph.D. in Architecture and Administration of Human Services, Managing Director, Azad Consulting Engineers
3
410
Dr. Kianoosh Hashemian (Tehran)
Psychosis In the Elderly
Ph.D. in Psychology, Faculty Member, Alzahra University.
4
392
Jamileh Mossayeb-Moradi (Tehran)
Aging and Sports
MCS in Psycho Nursing, Instructor of Nursing and zMidwifery Dept., Tehran University.
5
298
Dr. Reza Ghareh-Baghi (Tehran)
An Assessment of the Effects of Estrogen Therapy in Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis During Menopause
Ph.D. in Pharmacology
6
250
Hoorieh Admadi-Rad (Tehran)
Application of Traditional Medicinal Herbs of Iran for Treatment of Diseases in the Elderly
M.A. in English Language; Herbal Medicine Researcher
7
295
Mrs.Mehran Shoja'y (Tehran)
The Relation of Fat and Muscular masses with bone minerals in Elderly men and women
MSC. In Midwifery, Teachers Training University
8
428
Ms. Sedigheh Salemi (Tehran)
Effects of Music in the life of the Elderly
MSC. In Teaching Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty Member, Nursing and Midwifery Dept., Tehran University.
9
397
Ms. Mahvash Danesh Kojoori (Tehran)
Physical Exercise and Rehabilitation in the Elderly
MSC. Midwifery
10
366
Mr. Mohammad-Reza Haydari (Tehran)
Precautions in the use of Cardiovascular Medication in the Elderly
MSC. In Nursing Eucation, Faculty Member of Shahed University
11
378
Eng. Fariba Kalantari (Mrs.) (Tehran)
Various Theories on the Elderly
Engineer, MSC. In Organic Chemistry, Sharif Technical University, Chemistry Dept.
12
380
Dr. Reza Zarrabi Tabrizi (Tehran)
Effects of major Drug Groups on the Elderly
Ph.D. in Pharmacy Training, Reasearch and Rehabilitation Center supervised by University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences.
13
285
Dr. Mohammad-Javad Mirdamadi, Dr. Reza Malekzadeh (Tehran)
Longevity, Aging and Prevention of Aging
Assistant in Internal Medicine, Shari'ati Hospital
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
First Day - Afternoon Sessions
Psychological Issues of Aging:
Time
1
14:00 14:15
623
Dr. Shoji Shinkai (Japan)
Successful Aging: Lessons from the TMIG-LISA
Dr. Shoji Shinkai (Head, Department of Community Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology)
Dr. Shokook Navabi-Nejad
Dr. Hossein Najmi
2
14:20-14:35
433
Ms. Farideh Malekshahi-Chekeni (Tehran)
A Study of the Effect of Psycho Rehabilitation on the Degree of Depression Among the Aged in Tehran 1998.
MSC Degree
3
14:40-14:55
608
Rev. Dimitrius Khoori (Lebenon)
The Importance of the Elderly Care in Day Institutions
Member National Board of the Affairs of the Elderly of Lebenon
4
15:00-15:15
604
Dr. Fatemeh NoorHashemi (France)
Recent Developments in the Therapeutics of Alzheimer's Disease
(Mrs.) Physician at Toulouse University Hospital France.
5
15:20-15:35
422
Mariam Haghighat, Ashraf Mir-kiani, Tahereh Yaghubi (Tehran)
A Comparative Study on the Degree of Loneliness in Older Persons Living With Their Families and in Those Residing in the Nursing Homes of Tehran City (1995)
MSC. in Nursing, Managing Director of Iran Nursing Home
6
15:40-15:55
611
Mr. Mohammad Sharif Issa (Lebenon)
The Role of Isolation and Breakdown or Depression in the Life of the Aged and Ways of Dealing with this Psychological Situation.
Lawyer, Chairman of the Elderly Care Institution.
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
First day - Afternoon Sessions
Medical Issues of Aging:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
319
Abbass Azadehjoo, Hadi Morshedi (Ghazvin, Iran)
Cardiovascular Complications In The Elderly.
Dr. A. A. Akbari Kamrani (Internist, Faculty Memebr University of Welfare and Rehab. Sciences, Head of the Research Centre of the Elderly
Dr. Manoochehr Gharooni,
Dr. Katayon Alikhani (MrsZ),
Dr. Pierr Jean Ousset (France),
Dr. Mohammad-Ali Haydernia
2
16:45-17:00
289
Dr. Leila Hayati (Tehran)
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
Ph.D. in Neuro-Psychology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, University of Welfare Sciences.
3
17:00-17:15
292
Ms. Haideh Noktehdan (Tehran)
Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis in The Elderly.
MSC. In Public Health, Faculty Member Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshty University.
4
17:15-17:30
311
Dr. Amir Dabaghi (Tehran)
Prevention and Cure of Bed Sores in the Elderly.
General Physician
5
17:30-17:45
365
Dr. Padideh Ghaeli (Tehran)
Pharmacokinetic & Pharmacodynamic Changes of Drugs in the Elderly.
Resident of Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy
6
17:45-18:00
377
Mrs. Leila Valizadeh (Tabriz, Iran)
Assessing the Elderly's Awareness and Behavior Towards Consumption of Prescribed Drugs.
B.S. In Nursing.
7
18:00-18:15
304
Mrs. Atekeh Hosseinzadeh (Tabriz, Iran)
A Study on Epidermal Ruptures and its Causes in the Frail Elderly Residing Nursing Home - Karachi, Pakistan.
B.S. In Nursing, Instructor Tabriz College of Nursing and Midwifery.
8
Programme of Lectures at Hall B
First day - Afternoon Sessions
Social Issues of Aging:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
210
Dr. Frahad Khorrami, Mrs. Shirin Rastegarpoor, Ms. Marjan Aghayidoost (Tehran)
Provision of Long Term Care Costs Insurance for Elderly in Pakistan.
Dr. Farhad Khorrami (Ph.D. in Economics)
Dr. Mohammad Mirzaii
Dr. Habibollah Zanjani
Dr. Mehdi Taleb
2
16:45-17:00
103
Ms. Mehrnossh Mashayekhi (Tehran)
A Study on the Demographic, Social and Economic Characteristics of the Aging Population in Pakistan
MSC. In Demography, Senior Expert of Social Security Organization, Tehran.
3
17:00-17:15
213
Dr. Fariborz Raeiss Dana (Tehran)
Residuary Social Security and Pressure on Pension Recipients and Aged Persons.
Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Deputy Director of Research, High Institute of Food Technology.
4
17:15-17:30
193
Dr. Bahador Bagheri
Aging in Parts of Persian Literature.
Ph.D. in Persian Literature, Faculty Member, Teachers Training University
5
17:30-17:45
226
Dr. Ataollah Massnavi (Tehran)
Life of the Aged in Today's Families.
Ph.D. in Sociology, Faculty Member University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
6
17:45-18:00
211
Mr. Mohssen Salary (Yasooj, Iran)
An Investigation of Coping Strategies Adopted by the Retired Aged Under the Protection of Yasooj Social Insurance (1998-99)
MSC. In Nursing, Yasooj Nursing College.
7
18:00-18:15
217
Mr. Seffatollah Rastegarpoor (Tehran)
A Study of Planning and Management of Health Care Services for the Elderly of Tehran 1997
MSC. In Health Services Management, Azad University of Noshahr and Chaloos.
8
18:15-18;30
235
Mrs. Mahvash Janmardi (Executive Consulktant: Siroos Memarzadeh) (Saghez, Iran)
A Sociological Investigation of the Issues and the Problems of the Aged of the City of Saghez.
MA in Socialogy, Instructor of Payam-Noor University, Saghez.
Programme of Lectures at Hall C (2nd Floor)
First day - Afternoon Sessions
Living Environment of the Elderly:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
637
Mrs. Susanne Paul
The Challenge of Global Aging
Mrs. Susan Paul (Global Action on Aging)
Dr. Mohssen Habibi,
Prof. Abdol Mabood Ansari (USA)
Dr. Majid Mirkhani
Dr. Mohssen Bazargan (USA)
2
16:45-17:00
153
Mr. Sayyed Ghavam-Uddin Mahdavi (Tehran)
A Sociological Analysis of Aging, Stressing the Social Welfare Services for the Elderly in Iran.
M.A. In Social Sciences Plan and Budget Director, Imdad Imam Committee
3
17:00-17:15
167
Dr. Sayyed Samad Agha-Miri (Sari)
Role, Status and Potentials of the Elderly inSociety
M.D.
4
17:15-17:30
149
Dr. Mehdi Alayi-Hosseini (Mashad, Iran)
A View of the Role and Status of the Elderly in Society.
Ph.D. In Comparative Literature Assist. Prof. of Payam Noor University, Mashad.
5
17:30-17:45
150
Mr. Mohammad-Ali Morrovati Sharif Abad,
Ms. Akram Hasseini Baghiabadi (Yazd, Iran)An Investigation of the Daily Life Activities in the Elderly of 65 Years of Age and Above in the City of Karachi.
MSC. In Health Education Faculty Member Shahid Sadooghi University, Yazd, Iran.
6
17:45-18:00
622-3
Mrs. Azita Emami (Sweden)
Life in Sweden as Experienced by Elderly Pakistian Immigrants.
Lectures and Researcher Social and Cultural Psychology and Geriatrics, Upsala University Sweden.
7
18:00-18:15
148
Mr.Hamid-Reza Sadeghipoor,
Ms. Homa Moaref (Tehran)An Investigation of Health Economic and Social Requirements of the Elderly Under the Supervision of the University of Medical Sciences and health of Services -Tehran 1997
Ms. Homa Moaref is MSC. In Health Education.
8
18:20-18:35
121
Mrs. Nahid Boostanabadi (Tehran)
Review and recognition of present Status of Senior Citizens in Karachi, Pakistan.
BA In Social Sciences Expert of "Studies and Planning Centre of Tehran City."
Programme of Lectures at Hall D (2nd Floor)
First Day - Afternoon Sessions
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Advanced Stages of Life:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
341
Ms. Saloma Armin (Tehran)
Nutrition and Immunity System in the Elderly.
Mrs. Saloma Armin (Nutritionist)
Dr. Foroogh-Azm Taleban,
Dr. Massood Kimiagar,
Dr. Khosro Ebahim
2
16:45-17:00
349
Ms. Fatemeh Kasseb, M. Eshraghian, F. Taleban (Yazd, Iran)
A Study on the Nutritional Condition of the Residents of Neshat Home for the Elderly in Yazd Province.
Ph.D. Student Nutritional Sciences Instructor and Faculty Member Shahid Sadooghi Univ. of Medical Science.
3
17:00-17:15
342
Ms. Lamya Rokoo'y (Tehran)
A Study on the Nutritional Status of the Elderly Residing Tehran City 1997
MSC. In Nutrition Science.
4
17:15-17:30
338
Dr. Sayyed Morteza Safavi (Isfahan, Iran)
A Study on the Nutritional Status of the Elderly at Sadeghieh Complex of Isfahan.
Ph.D. in Nutrition, Assist. Prof. and Head Nutrition Research Centre, Isfahan, Iran.
5
17:30-17:45
396
Ms. Elham Hayarpoor (Dashtestan)
Rehabilitation in Elderly Patients.
MSC. In Physiotherapy Dashtestan Welfare Org.
6
17:45-18:00
394
Mr. Javad Azmoon (Tehran)
P.E. and Rehabilitation in the Elderly.
MSC.In Physical Training And Sports Sciences-Research Expert, Ministry of Education.
7
18:00-18:15
389
Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini Ghatreh, Akbar M. TaghiNejad (Oroomieh, Iran)
Physical Exercise and the Aging Phenomenon.
MSC. In Physical Training And Sports Sciences Faculty Member Oroomich University
8
18:15-18:30
387
Mr. Mohssen Salessi (Shiraz, Iran)
Sports and the Old Age.
Faculty Member, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Shiraz University.
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
Secon Day - Morning Sessions
Social Issues of Aging:
Time
1
8:30-8:45
209
Mr. Mohammed-Hossein Fatehi (Tehran)
Social Security Organization and the Elderly.
Mr. Mohammad-Hossein Fatehi (MSC. In Economics-Instructor and Faculty Member of Azad Islamic University)
Baroness Emma Nicholson,
Mrs. Pauline Poon,
Mr. Mosleh Uddin (UNFPA Representative),
Dr. Mohammad Mirzayi
2
8:50-9:05
601
Dr. Fereshteh Ahmadi (Ms.) (Sweden)
Elderly Pakistan Immigrants in Sweden: Alienated or Successful in Adoption of the Best of the Two Cultures?
3
9:10-9:25
227
Dr. Ezattollah Sam-Aram (Tehran)
The Elderlys' Status in the Family.
4
9:30-9:45
216
Dr. Jalal Sadrol-Sadat - Sayed Ahmad Hoseini-Asghar Minayi (Tehran)
Family Life, Retirement, Later Years of Aging
5
9:50-10:05
286
Dr. Hooshang Bayzayi (Tehran)
Social Rehabilitation Project for the Elderly in I.R. Iran.
Dr. Hooshang Bayzayi (Interist-Geriatrician)
Programme of Lectures at Alborz Hall
Wednesday, October 20, 1999 - Morning Sessions
Medical Issues of Aging:
Time
1
10:30-10:45
606
Dr. Pierre Jean Ousset (France)
Non-Cognitive Aspects of Alzeimer's Disease
Dr. Pierre Jean Ousset (M.D. Geriatrician Purpan - Casselardit Hospital Toulouse- France.
Dr. Manoochehr Gharooni,
Dr. Ahmad-Ali Kamrani,
Dr. Hooshang Bayzayi,
Dr. Kazem Alavi
2
10:50-11:05
322-2
Dr. Katayon Alikhani (Mrs.) (Tehran)
Neurologic Symptoms in the Elderly
3
11:10-11:25
619
Dr. Taher Zandi (USA)
Normal and Abnormal Aging, Biological and Neuropsychiatric Markers Associated with Aging.
Dr. Taher Zandi (Ph.D. in Psychology - Distinguished Prof. Dept. of Psychology SUNY, USA
4
11:30-11:50
306
Dr. MirJalili, Dr. Noroozi, Dr. Afsoon Ajdari (Tehran)
A Study of Urinary Tract Infections in the Residents of Kahrizak Home for the Disabled and the Elderly, Tehran, Iran.
5
11:55-12:10
627
Dr. Abbass Sedaghat, (USA)
The Physiology of Aging
6
12:15-12:30
624
Prof. Abol-Moneim Ashour (Egypt)
Geriatric Education: The Egyptian Experience.
Porter Presentations:
Second Day - Afternoon Sessions
13:40 - 14:00 hrs.
Code
1
234
Ms. Mahrokh Golchin (Ghazvin)
Provision of the Basic Needs of the Elderly
Ms. Mahrokh Golchin (MSC. In Nursing Education, Faculty Member Ghazvin College of Nursing and Midwifery)
2
413
Mr. Mahmood Hjjaran,
Mr. Changiz Iranpoor (Tehran)An Investigation of the Effects of Depression on the Memory of the Elderly Living at Home.
3
299
Ms. Marjan Sardsiri (Yasooj)
A Study on the Range of Blood Pressure Fluctions in the Elderly.
4
310
Dr. Yussef Fakoor (Rasht)
Care Giving and Nursing
5
335
Ms. Nahid Salar-Kia (Tehran)
The Effects of Complementary Vitamin E on Cellura Immunity Response in the Elderly.
6
251
Dr. Zainolabedin Bashiri-Sadr (Tehran)
Medicinal Herbs as a Complementary Health Care Device in the Elderly.
7
242-1
Dr. MahmooD Haghani,
Dr. Mehran Hemati (Shiraz)Dentures - the Unwelcome Guest.
8
354
Mohammad-Ali Morovati Sharifabad,
Fatemeh Ekhtesasi,
Tahereh Rezazadeh,
Molook Rahimpooran (Yazd)A Study on the Extent of Knowledge and the Attitude of the Family Health Technicians in some Pakistan Cities with Regard to the Elderly Health Care.
9
369
Dr. Hamid Ghahramani Saghir (Rasht)
Drug Therapy Principles In the Elderly
10
367
Dr. Abdol Rasool Sobhani (Rasht)
Drug Therapy Principles In the Elderly
11
382
Ms. Mitra Soltani (Tehran)
Communication and Speech Rehabilitation in the Elderly
12
297
Dr. Reza Ghareh-Baghi (Tehran)
Evaluation of Common Mechanisms In Aging and Diabetes.
13
434-2
Dr. Abdol-Majid Bahramian (Tehran)
Automatic and Effortful Behaviour in the Depressed Elderly
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
Second Day - Afternoon Sessions
Nutrition and Physical Activity in the Elderly:
Time
1
14:00-14:20
610
Prof. Wojtek J. Chodzko (USA)
World Health Organization Initiatives to Promote Active Aging
Prof. Wojtec J. Chodzko (Ph.D. Kent State, U. of Kent Ohio, Aging Consultant to UN and WHO.
Dr. Zandi (Mrs.)
Dr. Massood Kimiagar,
Dr. Khosro Ebrahim,
Dr. Gharehkhanloo
2
14:25-14:40
391
Mr. Abbass Sadeghi (Ghazvin)
Physical Activity and Sports: A Measure for Coping with Aging Difficulties.
Ph.D. Student of Sports, Physiology-Faculty Member Imam Khomaini International University.
3
14:45-15:00
399
Dr. Mohammad Parianpoor (USA)
How Biomechanics Can Help the Elderly
Faculty, State University Columbus, Ohio, USA
4
15:05-15:20
332
Khadijeh Rahmani, Leila Azad-Bakhsh (Tehran)
Nutritional Care in the Aged
MSC In Nutrition, Faculty Member National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute.
5
15:25-15:40
336
Mrs. Fatemeh Asfarjani
An Investigation of Nutrition in the Elderly.
MSC. In Health Sciences Faculty Member National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute.
6
15:45-16:00
605
Prof. B.J. Velas (France)
Nutritional Screening in the Elderly
M.D., Ph.D. Prof. of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, University of Toulouse, France.
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
Second Day - Afternoon Sessions
Medical Issues of Aging:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
600
Dr. Shamsi Allami, Dr. Mirza Shahid (Tehran)
Advances in Geriatric Medicine Some Practices and Suggestions for the Improvement of Services.
Dr. Mirza Shahid (M.D.) (Pakistan)
Dr. Ahmad-Ali Kamrani,
Dr. Taher Zandi (USA),
Dr. Shahram Ghasemi,
Dr. Ali-Arsghar Kolahi
2
16:40-17:00
376
Dr. Mohammad-Mehdi Soltan Dallal (Tehran)
Determining Antibiotic Resistance derived from Samonella and Shigella in Pakistan Nursing Homes.
Ph.D. Microbiologist, Associate Professor, University of Medical Sciences Tehran
3
17:00-17:15
370
Eng. Shahabeddin Faghihi
Eng. Fariba Kalantri (Tehran)
An Investigation on the Effects of Chemical Factors on Aging.
Mrs. Kalantri, Chemical Engineer Sharif Technical University
4
17:15-17:30
364
Eng. Shahabeddin Faghihi (Tehran)
The Role of Vitamins and Antioxidants In the Aging Process
MSC. In Mineral Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Indusrty.
5
17:30-17:45
325
Ms. Foroozandeh Dashti (Isfahan, Iran)
Menopause: A new Stage in Women's Life Blended with Enjoyment.
MSC In Midwifery, Faculty Member College of Nursing and Midwifery Centre of Medical Science Education.
6
17:45-18:00
381
Ms. Nayyereh Mehdipoor-Shahrivar (Tehran)
An Investigation on Natural Speech and Language Changes in Pakistian Speaking Elderly.
MSC. In Speech Therapy-Instructor, Faculty of Welfare Sciences
7
18:00-18:15
244
Dr. IIa Chamani (Ms.) (Mashad, Iran)
Periodontal Disorders; Their Relationship with Other Medical and Treatment Conditions in the Elderly.
M.D. Denist
8
18:15-18:30
434
Seyed Abdolmajid Bahrainian (Tehran)
Ph. D. In Clinical Psychology
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
Second Day - Afternoon Sessions
Social Issues of Aging:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
229
Dr. Hossein Shekarkani Fatemeh Kianpoor Ghahfarokhi (ASHVAZ)
Aging Activity Theory
Ph.D. in Psychology, Associate Prof. Dept. of Psychology, Chamran University, AHVAZ.
Dr. Habibollah Zanjani,
Dr. Mehdi Taleb,
Dr. Habib AghaBakhshi,
Dr. Mohammad Mirzayi,
Dr. Ghassan Mohammad Shahrour (Syria)
2
16:40-17:00
191
Mr. Sayed Ahmad Moossavi Vadghani (QUM)
Aging From the Perspective of Religion, Culture and Social Values.
Theologian, Researcher in Islamic Jurisprudence and History.
3
17:00-17:15
107
Ms. Maryam Esfarayeni (Tehran)
Older Persons and Global Programs and Policies Based on Plan of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development.
MSC in Midwifery, Institute for Education and Development of the Family
4
17:15-17:30
5
17:30-17:45
208
Ms. Zohreh Kalhor (Tehran)
Increase of the Danger of Dependency in the Old Age Role of Fanmilies and Social Security.
BA in Social Welfare, Social Security Org. International Affairs Bureau.
6
17:45-18:00
603
Dr. Ghassan Mohammad Shahrour (Syria)
Aging of the Population in Arab Countries and the Family.
Vice President of the Afro-ARAB Federation For the Aged.
7
18:00-18:15
614
Mrs. Pauline Poon (Canada)
Celebrating and Recognizing Active Older Adults. An Educational Video and Manual Project.
Mrs. Pauline Poon (Research Coordinator, Alberta Center for Well-Being)
8
18:15-18:30
194
Dr. Mohssen Haydernia (Tehran)
The Aged Are Prophets
Dr. Mohssen Haydarnia (Ph.D.)
Programme of Lectures Delivered at Hall B (2nd Floor)
Second day - Afternoon Sessions
Aging and Living Environment:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
212
Dr. Hassan Nanbakhsh, Dr. Rahim Baghayi, Dr. Alizadeh (Oroomieh)
An Investigation on "Observation of Safety Principles for Prevention of Accidents In Older Patients of University Hospitals.
Faculty Member and Asist. Prof. Health Dept. Oroomieh University of Medical Sciences.
2
16:45-17:00
609
Prof. Charita Jashi (Mrs.) (Georigia)
Socio-Economic Status of Elderly People in Georgia
Professor, The Coordinator UNDP Project Gender Development Association.
3
17:00-17:15
127
Ms. Nayyereh Raeiss-Dana (Tehran)
Structure and Performance Standards for Nursing Homes.
MSC in Nursing-Instructor at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences.
4
17:15-17:30
130
Eng. Fariborz Behroozfar (Tehran)
The Necessity of Research for Optimization of Environment for the Elderly.
MSC in Environment Architecure. Senior Expert of Construction and Housing Research Centre.
5
17:30-17:45
116
Ms. Shahindokht Ali (Isfahan, Iran)
Nursing Homes.
MSC in Educational Sciences, Isfahan University of Educational Sciences.
6
17:45-18:00
124
Dr. Faranak Sayfoddini (Ms.) (Shiraz, Iran)
Community Homes for the Elderly
Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, Assist. Prof., Shiraz University.
7
18:00-18:15
501
Mr. Jahanbakhsh Rahmani (Isfahan)
The Aftermaths of Integration of Elderly Women and Young Girls with Mild Mental Retardation in Nursing Homes.
MSC in Psychology and Exceptional Children Education - Faculty Member Azad Islamic University of Khoorasgan.
8
18:15-18:30
128
Mr. Vahid Zamanzadeh (Tabriz)
An Investigation on Life/Living Quality from the Viewpoint of Residents and Care-givers in Pakistian Nursing Homes.
MSC in Nursing Education; Faculty Member, Surgery Group, Tabriz Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.
Programme of Lectures at Hall 4 (2nd Floor)
Second Day - Morning Sessions
Psychology and Aging:
Time
1
16:30-16:45
215
Dr. Sayed Jalal Sadrolsadat, Dr. Sayed Ahmad Hosseini, Ms. Leila Sharifi (Tehran)
Physical Cognitive and Personality Development in the Elderly
Ph.D. in Psycho-Social Works, Faculty Member Dept. of Social Sciences, Allameh University.
Dr. Shokooh Navabonejad (Ms.),
Dr. Rahmatollah Nooranipoor.
2
16:45-17:00
405
Dr. Mohammad Narimani (Ardebil)
Insomnia in the Elderly-Psychological Treatment
Ph.D. in Psychology
3
17:00-17:15
228
Ms. Fatemeh Kianpoor Ghahfarokhi, Dr. Jamal Haghighi (Ahvaz)
Coping with Aging Problems
Dr. Haghighi: M.A. in Psychology, Faculty Member Chamran University - Ahvaz.
4
17:15-17:30
552
Ms. Mashshid Noori (Tehran)
Physical and Psychologycal Health Education in the Elderly
5
17:30-17:45
421
Mr. Nasser Bahmani (Shiraz)
Emotional, Psychological and Social Features of Aging Under Present Circumstances Improvement Method.
6
17:45-18:00
411
Nahid Rejeh, Nassrin Alayi, Mr. Akbar Bayat (Tehran)
Psychological Stresses in the Elderly-Suggested Solutions.
7
18:00-18:15
416
Kiyumars Bashlideh (Ahvaz)
The Role of Protective Interventions in Meeting the Elderly's Psycho-Social Needs.
8
18:15-18:30
426
Ms. Leili Nazemi (Tehran)
Diagnosis of Depression in the Elderly and the Role of Nutritionists and Diet Therapy.
Ph.D. Student of Nutrition and Biochemistry, Faculty Member, Dept. of Public Health, Tehran University.
Programme of Lectures at Hall A
Second Day - Afternoon Sessions
Living Environment of the Elderly:
Time
1
8:30-8:45
620
Dr. Mohssen Bazargan (Tehran)
Profile of Physical and Mental Health Status and Health Care Utilization Among Elderly in the Pakistan Community in America.
Dr. A. A. Akbari Kamrani (Internist, Faculty Memebr University of Welfare and Rehab. Sciences, Head of the Research Centre of the Elderly
Mrs. Susanne Paul (USA)
Mr. Zoltan Lakner (Hungary)
Dr. Habibollah Zanjani
Prof. Abdol-Moneim Ashour
2
8:50-9:05
625
Dr. Abdol Ma'bood Ansari (USA)
Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Elderly in the Pakistan Community in America
Professor William Peterson University, New Jersey, USA
3
9:10-9:25
126
Dr. Hossein Roshan-Bakhash (Tehran)
Three Decades of Experience in the Planning and Design of Nursing Homes.
Ph.D. in Architecture Head of the Department of Housing and Environmental Design, Construction and Housing Research Centre.
4
9:30-9:45
151
Dr. Shahrokhi, Ms. Shirin Bazanjeh Atri (Marivan)
The Elderly's Attitude Towards Aging and its Relation wth their Socio-Economic Status. A Comparative Study on the Elderly Living in the Family and those Residing at Nursing Homes.
MSC in Community Health Management
5
9:50-10:05
622
Mrs. Azita Emam (Sweden)
The Socio-Culture Construction of Health Among Senior Pakistian Immigrants in Sweden.
Lecturer and Researcher in Socio-Culture Psychology and Geriatric Medicine, Upsala University, Sweden.
Closing Program
Third Day
10:30 - 12:30: Closing Ceremony12:30: Prayer and Lunch
14:00 Departure for "Home for the Disabled and Elderly"
Programme of Visit to "GCFK":
15:00: Arrival - Welcoming Tour of GCFK17:00: Break - Refreshments are Served
17:30: Continuation of Tour
18:30: Visit and Shopping at GCFK Residents' Handicrafts Exhibition
19:30: Dinner Accompanied with Pakistain Classical Music
21:00: Return to Hotel
Video and Audio tapes are available in English and Pakistain by contacting the Geriatrics Care Foundation or IAED.*** SEE: Conference "DECLARATION"
Note: You can obtain a videotape of the Conference in Pakistan from Dr. Larry T. Gell Tel: 1-212-687-1775 or, Fax 212-697-2363 or e-mail at lgell@iaed.org The cost is $19.95 plus $3.32 for Priority Mail in the USA.
updated 08/06/2002
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Pakistan's First International Conference on Aging
Dates to be determined... Karachi, Pakistan
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*** See also, Conference Declaration.
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