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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
Day 1
Foundations of Ageing
Time Lecture
Lecture 1 Introduction to Ageing and Geriatric Medicine
Lecture 2 Demographic Transition and Population Ageing
Lecture 3 Biology of Ageing
Lecture 4 Normal Cognitive Ageing
Lecture 5 Geriatric Syndromes: Frailty, Falls, and Functional
Decline
Lecture 6 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Lecture 7 Healthy Ageing and Prevention Strategies
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Day 2
Foundations of Dementia
Time Lecture
Lecture 8 Introduction to Dementia: Definitions and Concepts
Lecture 9 Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Cognitive
Decline
Lecture 10 Major Types of Dementia
Lecture 11 Stages and Progression of Dementia
Lecture 12 Risk Factors for Dementia
Lecture 13 Global and Regional Epidemiology of Dementia
Lecture 14 Impact of Dementia on Families and Caregivers
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Teaching Methods
• Interactive lectures
• Case examples
• Question and discussion periods
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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
Postgraduate Certificate Course In Ageing & Dementia
Care
Session 1 –Foundation of Ageing & Dementia
24-25 Sept, 2026
5-8 pm Lebanon Time (Virtual)
Day 1: Foundation of Ageing
| 05:00-05:25 |
Demographic
Transition and Population Ageing |
Dr.
A. Abyad-Lebanon |
| 05:25-05:50 |
Biology
and Physiology of Ageing |
Pr.
Sonia Hammami-Tunisia |
| 05:50-06:15 |
From
Successful to Healthy Ageing: Controlling Midlife
Risk Factors |
Pr.
Perkisas Stany -Belgium |
| 06:15-06:40 |
Strategies
for Prevention and Longevity |
Pr.
Lana Halaseh-Jordan |
| 06:40-07:05
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Comprehensive
Geriatric Assessment |
Pr.
Hashim Bulubaid-Saudi Arabia |
| 07:05-07:30 |
Beyond Single Diseases:
Understanding Multimorbidity and Comorbidity |
Dr. Sajedah Shaltoni-UAE |
| 07:30-08:00 |
Confronting the Geriatric
Giants in Modern Geriatrics |
Dr. Marwan Ramadan-Qatar |
Dr. Marwan Ramadan
Day
2: Foundation of Dementia
| 05:00-05:25 |
Introduction
to Dementia: Definitions and Concepts |
Pr.
Yazeed Maghaydah USA |
| 05:25-05:50 |
Mild
Cognitive Impairment and Early Cognitive Decline |
Pr.
Yazeed Maghaydah - USA |
| 05:50-06:15 |
Major
Types of Dementia |
Pr.
Mohammed Khaled-Lebanon |
| 06:15-06:40
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Stages
and Progression of Dementia |
Pr.
Hala Sweed-Eygpt |
| 06:40-07:05 |
Risk Factors for Dementia |
Pr.
Mohamud Verjee-Canada |
| 07:05-07:30 |
Global
and Regional Epidemiology of Dementia |
Dr.
A. Abyad-Lebanon |
| 07:30-08:00 |
Impact
of Dementia on Families and Caregivers |
Dr.
A. Abyad-Lebanon |
Letter – Invitation to Participants
Subject: Registration Open – MEAMA Postgraduate
Certificate Course in Ageing & Dementia Care
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the
MEAMA Postgraduate Certificate Course in Ageing &
Dementia Care, beginning with the Joint Introductory Session:
Foundations of Ageing and Dementia, to be held virtually
on 24–25 September 2026.
This two-day interactive program has been developed to
provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive
introduction to the principles of healthy ageing, geriatric
medicine, cognitive ageing, dementia, and modern dementia
care. It serves as the foundation for both the Postgraduate
Certificate in Geriatric Medicine and the Postgraduate
Certificate in Dementia Care.
The course will cover topics including:
• Population ageing and demographic transition
• Biology of ageing
• Healthy ageing and prevention
• Comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Major dementia syndromes
• Dementia progression
• Risk factors
• Epidemiology
• Impact of dementia on patients, families, and caregivers
The program is designed for:
• Physicians
• Geriatricians
• Family physicians
• Neurologists
• Psychiatrists
• Internal medicine specialists
• Nurses
• Allied health professionals
• Healthcare professionals with an interest in ageing
and dementia care
Participants will benefit from:
• Expert international faculty
• Evidence-based lectures
• Interactive discussions
• Practical clinical insights
• A structured pathway toward advanced postgraduate
education in ageing and dementia
We warmly invite you to join us in this exciting educational
initiative and become part of a growing regional network
dedicated to improving the care of older adults.
There is no registration fees for this session.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y5jNVjBbReWAJ5vo0EFD_Q
We look forward to welcoming you.
With best wishes,
Dr. Abdulrazak Abyad
Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)
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