Aging calls for papers / meetings & conferences

Call for Papers: Risky Business 2 – The International Dementia Conference

June 26-27, 2014 Sydney, Australia

We are inviting posters and presentations for Risky Business 2 - this time it's personal!

Our International Dementia Conference, Risky Business 2 – this time its personal,  will consider the opportunities and challenges confronting care for people with dementia.

How do we support people with dementia to live their lives well and are we really delivering care that is personal to the person with dementia and their carer? 

Inappropriate use of anti-psychotic medication, delivering the right hospital care, alongside the changes needed in community, day and residential services will all be considered during this conference.  The conference will take place over two days on the 26th and 27th June 2014. We are seeking submissions for oral and ePoster presentations on a range of critical themes. New this year is the introduction of video submissions. As video recorders on cameras, phones and tablets are now readily available we believe this can enhance the submission process and provide you with an oportunity to share your passion in a way that a written abstract does not allow.

We are inviting submissions that will challenge, inform and contribute to shaping the future of dementia care. This global event will bring together a privileged gathering of people with the shared goal of improving the lives of people with dementia and offering hope and choice in their future.

We are seeking abstracts from people:

working in scientific, clinical and psychosocial research

working on (or have completed) innovative projects in the delivery of services.

We strongly welcome and will seek to support contributions from people with dementia and their carers.

The papers selected by the panel for the conference will be drawn from practice, research, policy and analysis to provide an accessible and informative platform for debate and discussion around risk in the lives of those with dementia and their carers. Papers will address the issues which confront people with dementia in community, residential care and hospital settings.

We welcome your contribution to this conference, proposed topics and themes are listed on the next page for guidance, and should you require further information on submitting an abstract or ePoster, please email conference@hammond.com.au
Oral Presentations

Your submission will include:

a brief introduction to the presenter/s (eg a short biography)

a written abstract (maximum 200 words)

a 2 minute video piece - this is an opportunity for presenters to share their passion about their topic, why it is important and how it can add value to the conference.

The submission materials will be used to inform the panel’s review of submitted papers and more importantly be uploaded to the conference website to enhance the delegate experience of choice in the concurrent sessions they attend.

ePosters

To enhance the delegate experience we are pleased to introduce ePosters. All selected submissions will then be requested in electronic format, such as PDF or a single PowerPoint slide (with no animations). An area of the exhibition space will be dedicated to this. The ePoster abstract will feature in the conference programme along with contact details. There will be no poster presenter timeslot on the programme, as ePosters will be a continually projected visual presentation.

Important Dates

The deadline for submissions is Midnight  (Australian Eastern Standard Time), 27 September 2013. 

No late submissions will be accepted for oral presentations or ePosters.

We will notify all applicants of acceptance during November 2013.

Please contact Carla Messer (Events Coordinator) via phone +61 2 8437 7355 or email conference@hammond.com.au if you have further questions.

Call for Abstracts: World Congress on Integrated Care (WCIC)

7th - 9th November 2013 Singapore

This conference will be a global platform for practitioners, leaders and senior management from health and social services, nurses, allied health professionals, community-based organisations and researchers to learn more about the latest developments and best practices in integrated care.

The Scientific Committee will select abstracts for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Authors of selected abstracts may also be invited to submit full papers for the conference manual. 

Abstract submission closes at 2359 (GMT +8) on 07 August 2013. All abstract(s) must be submitted through the online submission portal. Please email wcicabstract@kenes.com if there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from submitting online. You may submit as many abstracts as you wish, so long as they are relevant to the following topics:

• Ageing in place, care at home and population health

• Transitional care and other innovations in care models

• Integration of healthcare and social care

• Sustainable business models in Integrated Care

• Evaluation and implementation science

• Special focus areas e.g. end of life, quality improvement, technology and innovation

All abstracts must be presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling, suitable for publication.

Contact Us

Conference Secretariat

World Congress on Integrated Care 2013
PICO Creative Centre
20 Kallang Avenue
Singapore 339411

Email: worldcongress2013@kenes.com
Tel.: (65) 6292 4710
Fax: (65) 6292 4721

Call for Abstracts: 2014 Special Care Dentistry Association Annual Meeting

April 10-13, 2014 Chicago, Illinois

As SCDA professionals, it is vital that we share our ideas and perspectives with peers and colleagues. By presenting at 2014 SCDA Annual Meeting, you'll benefit from the event's educational and professional development opportunities. Plus you'll also be sharing your experiences, challenges, and fresh approaches with fellow professionals from around the world.

Why should you present at the SCDA Conference?

As a presenter, you will interact with an audience of professionals who will learn how to apply your insights to meet their daily challenges. Many professionals have found this speaking experience gratifying and helpful for their career development.

And of course, you will benefit from the educational and networking opportunities which are the hallmark of the SCDA Annual Educational Conference.

The following general topics are areas of interest for the 2014 program, although other oral-related topics may also be accepted for sessions:

Continuum of care for aging patients with special needs

Oral and medical/physical conditions in adults with physical and cognitive disabilities

Clinical care issues for patients at high risk for complications

Access to care issues and solutions for patients with special needs - taking the dental practice to the patients

Community collaborative practice models - Dentistry's role in interdisciplinary care delivery

Ethics, advocacy and trends in special care dentistry

Training the dental community to care for patients with special needs

Advocacy and public awareness of the oral health needs of patients with special needs

Patient Management and Practice Models for alternative settings

Clinical care issues for patients with HIV, HPV, MRSA, VAP.

Treatment Modalities unique to patients with special needs

Clinical tips, including techniques and materials for treating individuals with special needs

Hands on training sessions relevant to treating patients with special needs

Submission Guidelines

Abstract submissions need to contain a brief descriptive paragraph outlining the presentation as well as 2-3 learning objectives written to the continuing education standards. Abstracts should be limited to 150 words and will be published. Presentation should be either 60 or 75 minutes long. Please note: Presentations must be educational in nature and not includeany sales, product or marketing information. Speakers are encouraged to prepare and present original material. The Program Committee will carefully review all abstracts. Abstracts and presentations must utilize person first language.

Key Deadlines

Deadline for Short talks: July 12, 2013

Deadline for Poster and Roundtables: November 1, 2013

Note: Submissions become the property of SCDA and will not be returned. SCDA has the right to publish your entry. 

Call for Abstracts: Visiting Nurse Associations of America 32nd Annual Meeting

April 2-4, 2014 Lake Las Vegas, Nevada

The VNAA 32nd Annual Meeting will take place April 2-4, 2014, at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. The VNAA Annual Meeting is the premier event for nonprofit home healthcare and hospice providers from across the country. The Annual Meeting enables participants to:

• Network among peers and industry experts

• Unite as the VNAA community to increase the effectiveness of nonprofit home healthcare and hospiceproviders’ advocacy voice,

• Participate in clinical and business education sessions which improve quality of care and operational efficiencies,

• Consider new and innovative strategies to advance nonprofit home healthcare and hospice practices

• Attend timely and relevant sessions which address political, economic, social and technological issues impacting the nonprofit home health and hospice industry,

• Engage with the VNAA staff and

• Strengthen vendor partnerships and forge new vendor relationships.

Conference Description

Nonprofit community-based home healthcare and hospice providers need to be both mission and performance driven. Achieving organizational excellence is essential to enabling financial health and patient care service which results in superior patient outcomes. Join other nonprofit home healthcare and hospice leaders to learn how to strike the balance between mission and performance driven objectives.

Objectives for the Participants

VNAA wants participants to leave the 2014 Annual Meeting invigorated, inspired and equipped with practical tools for incorporation into their agencies and communities. In addition to enjoying social and networking events, participants will learn the most up-to-date critical news and information needed to operate their agencies as efficiently and effectively as possible, gaining insight on solutions and practice patterns to ensure success in all aspects of their operations.

Questions to Consider

• What are the macro issues impacting the industry as well as real life day-to-day challenges in operating a nonprofit home healthcare or hospice agency?

• How does your proposal demonstrate best practices, new innovations, successes, or other lessons learned?

• Does your proposal address some aspect of nonprofit home care, hospice or community-based services?

• How will the proposal be relevant in April 2014?

Call for Abstracts – Who Should Submit

The VNAA welcomes individual professionals and/or groups committed to supporting, promoting and advancing nonprofit home healthcare and hospice organizations to submit an abstract. This includes organizational leaders, managers and staff, practicing clinicians including medical directors, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, public health professionals and academics. Independent consultants, vendors, distributors and manufacturers are encouraged to apply in partnership with VNAA members highlighting outcomes and lessons learned from current and past projects.

Abstract Submission Process

How to submit:

1. Review the requirements for the abstract proposal, which consists of two parts: a 100-250 word abstract essay and a biography form for each faculty member that will be involved in the annual meeting session.

2. Submit the abstract proposal electronically by visiting the Online Submission Form.

3. Emailed, faxed, U.S.P.S mailed, handwritten or any other form of hard copy/typed proposals will not be accepted. Incomplete proposals and proposals not completed online will not be reviewed.

4. Multiple submissions from VNAA members will be accepted; however, please complete and submit a separate Abstract Proposal Package for each proposed annual meeting activity.
Deadline

Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT, August 16, 2013.

Selection Criteria

1. Abstracts will be reviewed and selected based on ratings for the criteria below. It is possible for agency/organizations to have multiple submissions selected.

2. Innovation, quality and originality

3. Potential significance to disciplinary theory; homecare, hospice, or community services; management policy or clinical practice

4. Clarity of writing and presentation

5. Research or strong evidence-based support/leveling

6. Timeliness and relevance to nonprofit, home health and hospice organizations

Questions

Please contact Manager of Education and Events, Eileen Grande via email egrande@vnaa.org or 202-384-1459.

Call for Abstracts: 5th World Congress on Sleep Medicine

September 28-October 2, 2013 Valencia, Spain

The congress is an international forum inviting professionals to advance current thinking, improve sleep health,and encourage prevention and treatment of sleep disorders.

June 30, 2013 - Regular deadline. Notice will be sent to authors by July 31, 2013

WASM welcomes the submission of abstracts to the 5th World Congress on Sleep Medicine.

Abstracts will be submitted via online abstract submission form.

Please feel free to email any questions to info@wasmonline.org

Abstract Categories

Aging and Developmental Issues

Behavior, Cognition and Dreaming

Chronobiology/Circadian Disorders

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (not Narcolepsy)

Insomnia

Memory

Narcolepsy

Neural Plasticity

Neurological Sleep Disorders Affecting Sleep/Waking

Parasomnia

Pharmacology

Psychiatric Disorders Affecting Sleep/Waking

REM Behavior Disorders

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Movement Disorders

Sleep Breathing Disorders

Sleep Deprivation

Technology/Technical

Other

Call for Papers: 10th International Conference on Ubiquitous Healthcare

September 12-14, 2013 Yokohama, Japan

Paper Submission Deadline: July 19 (Fri.), 2013

Track Categories

Non-intrusive Measurement

Sensors for u-Healthcare

Ambient assisted living & smart homes

Body sensor/area networks

Signal and Data Processing

Wireless/Mobile Healthcare System

Home Healthcare System

Emergency Healthcare System

Telemedicine

Sleep Monitoring & Evaluation

Cardiovascular Informatics

u-Healthcare for The Elderly

Brain Computer Interface

Therapeutic & Rehabilitation Methods

Energy Scavenging Technologies

Informatics for Assistive Technologies

Contact Person

Toshiyo Tamura
E-mail: tamurat@isc.osakac.ac.jp

Call for Papers: Fourth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology & Accessibility

October, 24-26, 2013, Hammamet, Tunisia

Deadlines:

June  20, 2013 : Submission of papers

June  20, 2013 : Poster/demonstration Submission

The Fourth International Conference on ICT & Accessibility is organized by the Research Laboratory of Technologies of Information and Communication & Electrical engineering (LaTICE), of the University of Tunis in collaboration with The Computing Center EL KHAWARIZMI (CCK), with the  Co-sponsorship of IEEE Tunisian Section  and with the support of:
 
- The Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and  Scientific Research

- The University of Tunis

- The Tunisian association of e-accessibility

- ENSIT

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Accessible mobile environments.

• Mobile apps for people with disabilities.

• Software engineering for accessibility.

• Cloud Computing and Assistive Technology services.

• E-learning and accessibility.

• E-learning tools and environments for people with disabilities.

• Human Computer Interfaces for people with disabilities.

• Usability and Ergonomics.

• Web accessibility.

• End user tools for accessibility.

• Assistive technology.

• Technology design for people with multiple impairments.

• Accessibility and usability.

• E-Aging and Gerontechnology.

• Assistive Technology.

• Design for All.

• ICT for inclusive education.

• Automatic translation of Sign languages.

• Technologies for improving communication with Deaf people.

• Representation and Processing of Sign Languages.

Questions about the Conference should be directed to Program Chair: Prof. Mohamed JEMNI,
E-mail: mohamed.jemni@fst.rnu.tn
Phone : +216 71 602 944 / Fax : +216 71 601 930

Call for Presentations and Abstracts: AMDA Long Term Care Medicine - 2014: Creating Harmony in Long Term Care

February 27- March 2, 2014 Nashville, Tennessee

The Program Committee invites you to submit program proposals and abstracts for AMDA Long Term Care Medicine - 2014: Creating Harmony in Long Term Care, February 27- March 2, 2014 in Nashville, TN - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Submissions should be based on the learning objectives and areas of interest noted below and include current trends and best practices in long term care. Of special interest is emerging clinical information, research, innovations in non-pharmaceutical modification of challenging behaviors, emerging concepts in management and medical direction, and updates on approaches to regulatory compliance. AMDA also seeks proposals that emphasize strategies for successful cooperation with consultant pharmacists and administrators as well as the entire interdisciplinary team.

Results of the conference evaluation clearly show that a majority of attendees come for the education program and the associated continuing education credits. Our attendees expect clinical topics to be evidence-based with cited references and management topics to be relevant to their setting and grounded in best practices. For their learning experience, attendees seek opportunities to network with colleagues and engage in interactive presentations through various formats such as point-counterpoint, case-based discussion (Q&A), small group and/or role play, and practical information for valuable take home tools such as handouts, key points, guides or quick tips.

TIMELINE:

Oral Presentation Submission Deadline: July 16, 2013

Model Programs and Policies Swap Deadline: September 16, 2013

Poster Submission Deadline: October 28, 2013

AMDA will only accept proposals and posters submitted using the online submission system. Please do not submit a proposal unless you can be available to present on any day of the conference.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

Analyze available data to improve process and promote quality improvement in long term care.

Apply knowledge and skills gained to enhance the effectiveness and quality of medical direction in nursing facilities.

Discuss clinical advances and new research findings relevant to long term care medicine.

Implement clinical practice guidelines in the long term care setting.

Utilize available data, tools, and emerging technologies to inform decisions about clinical care and/or medical direction.

Implement strategies for effective communication with patients, families and care teams.

Engage in professional interaction with colleagues in long term care.

Enhance skills and abilities to collaborate with and/or lead the long term care interdisciplinary team.

Gain new perspectives on relevant aspects of fiscal issues, health care policy, risk management, and AMDA policy priorities.

Establish a network with active members of AMDA and the long term care medical community.

EDUCATIONAL NEEDS:

AMDA welcomes submissions on all topics pertinent to long term care medicine and medical direction. Based on the latest educational needs analysis conducted by the Program Planning Committee, the following topics have been identified as areas of focus:

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Advance directives

Antipsychotics/dementia

OIG/survey process (off label use, Black Box warning)

Dose reduction

Non-pharmacological options

Appropriate use

Beers criteria (using it for clinical practice)

Conducting research in the long term care setting

Congestive heart failure

Culture diversity among patients, residents and staff

Dealing with challenging/difficult families (specific to decision making, goal setting)

Decision making capacity

Disaster Planning

Dermatology (skill based session – practical applications to long term care)

Scabies (dealing with it from a facility standpoint)

Common conditions (advanced level)

Health Information Technology (HIT)

Improving communication with staff and families

Improving patient/resident experience (beyond culture change)

Patient centered care

Resident satisfaction (and family)

Long term care practice models

Assisted Living

Acute

Financial/business

Management of recurrent/refractory C. diff

Managing higher acute residents in the long term care setting (IDT perspective)

MDS 3.0 (skill based sessions – practical applications)

Nutrition - palliative care (feeding protocols, etc.)

Overcoming barriers in long term care noting skill based/case examples

Pain Management

Acute

End-of-life

Parkinson Disease (when to stop meds/labs)

Pediatric/young adult long term care

Professional Development

Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Recovery Audit Contract (RAC) audits

Risk management

Staff retention

Transitions of care

Call for Abstracts: 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & Anti Aging Medicine (CoPAASDy) Anti Aging – Science or Science Fiction

November 7-10, 2013 Berlin, Germany

Abstract submission deadline: September 5, 2013 

The beauty industry is a constantly growing and expanding business. Over the years the fields of plastic surgery dermatology and anti-aging have undergone enormous expansion in clinical and basic data, as well as that of field-related technology.

The intention of COPAASDy is to function as an exclusive forum for world leading experts from these disciplines to share and compare experiences and tackle controversial issues in order to outline appropriate treatments and extend their services.
      
Ample time will be provided for discussion, and participants will have the advantage of conversing and debating unresolved issues with world authorities in their fields.

The Congress aims at reaching the ultimate state-of-the-art solutions, and providing clinicians with conclusive recommendations and reliable solutions, all based on current paramount significance.

We invite you to participate in the 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & Anti-Aging (COPAASDy).