MEAMA Postgraduate Programs in Ageing and Dementia


MEAMA Postgraduate Programs in Ageing and Dementia

Joint Introductory Session
Foundations of Ageing and Dementia

Format: Virtual
Duration: 2 days
Total Lectures: 14
Lecture Duration: 30 minutes each

This introductory session provides the foundation for both the Geriatric Medicine program and the Dementia Care program, introducing participants to the principles of ageing, cognitive decline, epidemiology, and the impact of dementia on individuals, families, and health systems.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the session participants will be able to:

- Understand the biology and demographics of ageing
- Recognize normal ageing versus pathological ageing
- Identify major geriatric syndromes
- Distinguish mild cognitive impairment from dementia
- Recognize major dementia syndromes
- Understand the epidemiology of dementia globally and in the MENA region
- Appreciate the impact of dementia on families and caregivers

Teaching Methods
- Interactive lectures
- Case examples
- Question and discussion periods

Educational Outcomes
Participants completing this introductory session will:

- Gain a shared conceptual foundation for both programs
- Understand the relationship between ageing and dementia
- Be prepared for advanced modules in geriatrics and dementia care