History 2025
History 2025
The 6th International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (SilverAge 2025) was held from October 10–11, 2025, as a hybrid conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was organized by iConferences, in collaboration with the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations – Malta, the John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University (Australia), and the Indian Academy of Geriatrics (IAG), India.
With the theme “Ageing in a Changing World: Tackling Global Challenges in Gerontology and Geriatric Health,” the conference served as a dynamic platform for scholars, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the multifaceted aspects of ageing, geriatric care, and global health challenges affecting older populations.
The two-day program featured keynote addresses, expert panels, interactive workshops, and research presentations, highlighting current research, innovations, and policy perspectives in ageing and geriatric medicine.
Delegates from across the world participated, representing Indonesia, India, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Iran, Singapore, Canada, Chile, Australia, Hong Kong, Russia, and the United States. Their diverse contributions enriched the global dialogue on promoting healthy ageing and improving quality of life for older adults.
The 6th SilverAge Conference successfully continued its mission of fostering collaboration, advancing research, and inspiring action toward more inclusive, healthy, and age-friendly societies worldwide.
Session 1 – Determinants of Healthy Ageing: Function, Cognition, and Metabolic Health
This session presented a diverse set of studies examining the physical, cognitive, and metabolic factors shaping healthy ageing. The discussion began with a literature review highlighting the crucial role of core strength in sit-to-stand performance among older adults. Further, an umbrella review explored how sleep duration and quality act as potential risk factors for cognitive impairment, while a meta-analysis assessed the link between hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype and hypertension. A quality improvement project focused on better utilization of FRAX tools to enhance bone health management in frailty departments. Collectively, the session emphasized the need for multidimensional approaches to promote functional and cognitive vitality in ageing populations
Poster Session – Innovations and Perspectives in Geriatric Clinical Care
The poster session showcased innovative practices and emerging perspectives in clinical geriatric care. Studies addressed diverse issues—from sex disparities in cardiovascular risk among older adults to digital tools like the Smart-CGA pre-consult questionnaire designed to improve clinic efficiency. Clinicians’ perspectives on resuscitation discussions with frail older adults offered valuable ethical and communication insights. A narrative review examined dementia awareness and cultural barriers within Tamil communities, while another study analyzed the effects of anxiety, stress, and social support on depression and loneliness among older individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, these works highlighted evolving strategies to advance holistic and culturally responsive care for older populations.
Session 2 – From Emergency Care to Cultural Interventions: Multidimensional Insights into Ageing
This session explored ageing from clinical, behavioral, and cultural dimensions. Presentations included an evaluation of geriatricians’ roles in emergency departments for fall-related cases and an exploration of perceptions of healthy ageing in Malaysia. Comparative insights were drawn from training models for older volunteers, examining peer versus intergenerational learning. A study on mild behavioral impairment and cognitive decline offered clinical implications, while another systematic review assessed the impact of culturally based cognitive interventions for neurocognitive conditions. A pilot study on improving discharge summary comprehension among older patients and caregivers underscored the importance of effective communication in geriatric care.
Session 3 – Advancing Healthy Ageing: Clinical Insights and Community Approaches
This session highlighted integrated perspectives on clinical outcomes and community-based models for healthy ageing. A cohort study investigated mortality trends in elderly individuals with mental illness during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Community Home Model” from Bali presented an innovative resort-based care approach for younger-onset dementia. A clinical case discussed statin-induced toxic myopathy mimicking recurrent falls, emphasizing diagnostic vigilance. Further presentations addressed evaluating public health talks on healthy ageing and analyzed the role of state, family, and charitable support systems for dementia care in rural Russia. The session reinforced the importance of community engagement, preventive education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in ageing research.
The award ceremony
Determinants Of Healthy Ageing: Function, Cognition, And Metabolic Health
“Duration and Quality of Sleep as Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment; An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews”
Dr. Vijaykumar S Harbishettar
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
From Emergency Care To Cultural Interventions: Multidimensional Insights Into Ageing
“Semi-Professional Training for Older Volunteers: Comparing Peer and Intergenerational Learning Approaches”
Xinxin CAI
Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Advancing Healthy Ageing: Clinical Insights And Community Approaches
“All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality in Elderly People With Mental Illness During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cohort Study
Dr. Vidya Giri Shankar
South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
INNOVATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES IN GERIATRIC CLINICAL CARE
“Smart-CGA: Use of an Online Pre-Consult Questionnaire to Improve Efficiency in Geriatric Outpatient Clinics”
Tricia Chew Li Ting
Department of Geriatric Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
BEST STUDENT PRESENTER
“The Impact of Cultural-Based Cognitive Interventions for OlderAdults With Neurocognitive Conditions: A Systematic Review”
Tuneesha A/P Regu
Clinical Psychology & Behavioural Health Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BEST DELEGATE PRESENTER
“Duration and Quality of Sleep as Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment; An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews”
Dr. Vijaykumar S Harbishettar
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
