Welcome Message

It is my greatest pleasure to announce that the Hong Kong Geriatrics Society will host the Asia Pacific Geriatrics Conference (APGC) cum Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2012 on 20-21 Oct 2012 at the Eaton Smart Hotel, Hong Kong.

The APGC is a biennial event which attracts eminent local and overseas geriatricians and gerontologists to participate while the ASM is an important annual event of the Hong Kong Geriatrics Society. In 2011, the ASM meeting was attended by over 200 health care professionals, including Geriatricians and Physicians of other medical sub-specialties, Family Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals sharing the same interest in geriatric medicine.

With the theme of “Practising Geriatrics in the Ageing Community”, a high quality 2-day program covering topics related to bone health and falls, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular diseases, community service models, COPD, diabetes, end of life care, geriatrics nursing, liaison with hospital care (acute care for the elderly), long term care, nutrition, rehabilitation, renal failure and stroke has been developed. Renowned local and overseas experts are invited to share their experience and knowledge with us. I am confident that APGS 2012 would create an excellent platform to enlighten our participants with new insights in the care of the elderly, to improve on our own healthcare services and to establish clear directions in meeting those impeding challenges in the years to come.

Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – offers countless attractions and sights. You will be fascinated by the living culture of unrivalled shopping, marvelous dining and unique blend of Eastern and Western heritage. Matched by the breath-taking harbor vistas and spectacular night scene will leave you an unforgettable experience and joyful memories!

Looking forward to greeting you in Hong Kong!

Dr Bernard Kong President The Hong Kong Geriatrics Society		Dr Tung Wai AuYeung Chairman, Organizing Committee, APGC