වැඩිහිටි දිවියට අත්වැලක්
“ Aid for Healthy Aging ”
Workshop on Early Detection and Prevention of Common Disorders in Older People
07th & 19th September 2019
Venue – Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
Organized by – Sri Lankan Association of Geriatric Medicine
“Wadihiti Deviyata Athwelak” Is a WHO funded TOT for medical practitioners on prevention and early detection of diseases commonly seen among older people. The programme addresses topics such as NCD, falls, respiratory disorders, hearing and vision impairment, nutrition, psychiatry disorders, medical check-ups and activities for daily living in relation to ageing. Resource persons have been nominated by the respective professional colleges. Trained medical professionals will be awarded with certificates, manual and the CDs of presentations. Trained medical professionals are encouraged to address Elder Societies in villages, country wide.
For inquiries: please contact us
Trainer Training on Public Education on Healthy Ageing
Programme
| 7.45 AM – 8.10 AM | Registration | |
| 8.30 AM – 8.50 AM | Ageing Issues in Sri Lanka | Dr. Aiendralal Balasooriya Consultant Community Physician |
| 8.50 AM – 9.15 AM | Early detection and prevention of common respiratory disorders in Older People | Dr. Wathsala Gunasinghe Consultant Respiratory Physician |
| 9.15 AM – 9.45 AM | Early detection and prevention of NCD in Older people | Dr. B.Thamotharan Resident Physician |
| 9.45 AM – 10.05 AM | Early detection and prevention of cancers in Older people | Dr. Yasantha Ariyaratne Consultant Oncologists |
| 10.05 AM – 10.25 AM | Early detection and prevention of Psychiatry disorders in Older people | Dr. Chathurie Suraweera Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry |
| 10.25 AM – 11.00 AM | Tea | |
| 11.00 AM – 11.20 AM | Early detection and prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Older people | Dr. Gunandrika Kasturirathne Consultant Rheumatologist |
| 11.20 AM – 11.40 AM | Early detection and prevention of Falls in Older people | Dr. Chandana Kanakarathna Consultant in Geriatric Medicine |
| 11.40 AM – 12.00 PM | Early detection and prevention of Vision disorders in Older people | Dr. Deepani Wewelwala Consultant Eye Surgeon |
| 12.00 PM – 12.20 PM | Early detection and prevention of Hearing disorders in Older people | Dr. Chandra Jayasooriya Consultant ENT Surgeon |
| 12.20 PM – 12.40 PM | Early detection and prevention of Nutrition disorders in Older people | Dr. Renuka Jayathissa Consultant Community Physician |
| 12.40 PM – 1.00 PM | Medical Check ups for older people | Dr. Ruviz Haniffa Consultant Family Physician |
| 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM | Lunch | |
| 2.00 PM – 3.30 PM | Communication Skill Development workshop | Health Promotion Bureau Communication Skill Development Team |