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Solidage Research Group in collaboration with FEDERATION CJA presents:
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Gelber Conference Center, 5151 Côte St. Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec Tel 514-345-2645, ext. 3051
Chronic Disease and Aging: From Research to Policy to Practice
An International Dialogue:
Meeting the Challenge in the
Quebec Healthcare System
Quebec and its healthcare system are facing two major
challenges which are inextricably related.
Quebec’s population is aging very rapidly with the most
dramatic increases in the number of “old, old” persons (over 80
years old). Chronic disease throughout the life course has a
significant impact on the aging process and is most prevalent in
later years. The cumulative effect of chronic disease throughout
the life course and the age-related decline in physiological
reserves contribute to the onset of frailty, disability and
dependency in the aging population, and it is widely recognized
that chronic disease is the most important cause of illness and
mortality burden. In fact, chronic disease has become the
leading driver of healthcare resource utilization and constitutes
an important burden for our society.
Aging and chronic disease are therefore two key issues in the
challenge to improve the health of the Quebec population, delay
the onset of frailty and dependency, and promote independent
and healthy aging. It can be said, without exaggeration, that
both the health and quality of life of older persons in the coming
50 years, as well as the sustainability of our healthcare system,
depend on our ability to meet these challenges.
This international symposium will bring together decision and
policy makers, researchers, healthcare managers and
professionals, and members of the public to discuss how the
Quebec healthcare system can best meet these challenges in
light of the international experience and that of other Canadian
provinces. (Simultaneous translation is available).
Final Program (in Acrobat format) (updated October 31, 2008)
Meeting location:
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Gelber Conference Center Google Map Link
5151 Cote St. Catherine Road (2 Cummings Square)
Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M6
Tel: 514-345-2645 ext. 3051
Website: http://www.gelbercentre.com |
| Parking: |
Valet parking is provided at the Gelber Conference Center. |
| Nearest métro station: |
Côte Ste-Catherine, approximately a five minute walk. |
| Meals: |
A light breakfast, two breaks and lunch will be provided.
No outside food or
beverage permitted. |
| Taxi service: |
From Trudeau International Airport to downtown Montreal:
The ride from the airport
to downtown Montreal, is approximately 30 minutes; fare is around $40.
From downtown to the Gelber Center: The ride is 10-15 minutes. |
| Hotels : |
Hotel Ruby Foo's - For reservations, please call 1-800-361-5419. When reserving your room please mention "SOLIDAGE" to receive a preferred rate of $129.00 plus applicable taxes. Reservations must be made prior to October 16, 2008.
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal - For reservations, please call 1-800-843-6664. When reserving your room please mention "McGill University - Reservation Number 8090" to receive a preferred rate of $152.00 plus applicable taxes. |
| Note: |
• Simultaneous translation is available.
• Slides of each presentation with a summary report will be posted after the conference |
CME Accreditation:
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This event is approved for up to 6.5 credits by the Centre for Continuing Medical Education (“CME”). The Centre for CME, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), and through the CACMS is accredited to award AMA PRA category 1 credits.
This program meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada for MAINPRO-M1 credits. Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive credit hours for attendance at this meeting due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. This event is an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The Centre for CME, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University designates this activity for Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physicians Recognition Award up to the maximum number of credit hours noted above. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent at the educational activity.
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Organizational Details (in Acrobat format)
Suggested Reading (Longwoods Reading List) NEW
Conference contact: Rebecca Rupp,
Tel 514-340-8222, ext. 2354
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