Living longer, but above all staying independent and in good health for as long as possible. That is the challenge at the heart of the fifth International Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, taking place in San Marino from 24 to 26 September.
The event, organized by the San Marino Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, will bring together international experts and speakers to take stock of research progress and new technologies applied to elderly care. This year’s chosen title is “Technological Advances in Geriatrics Care: Present and Future.”
Rising longevity and an aging population are forcing new choices on the healthcare, social and economic fronts. The goal of modern geriatrics is no longer simply to treat an illness once it appears, but to stay a step ahead, identifying risks early and choosing therapies tailored to each individual’s characteristics.
Over the three days, discussions will cover telemedicine, gerontechnology and community-based care, as well as cardiovascular disease, frailty, the simultaneous use of multiple medications, nutrition and muscle mass loss. There will also be room for neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive disorders and Alzheimer’s, with in-depth sessions on the relationship between physical activity and brain health, end-of-life care for dementia patients, and the use of new technologies in psychogeriatrics.
The Association, chaired by Carlo Renzini, has been active since 2009 in scientific outreach and in training healthcare and social-care staff. Its initiatives also include the “Giancarlo Ghironzi” Master’s Degree in Geriatric Medicine, run jointly with the Universities of San Marino and Ferrara. The program and further information are available at asgg2026sanmarino.org.
