Professors and doctoral students of the Department of Social Gerontology at Alma Mater Europaea University participated at the end of September in the Gerontological-Geriatric Public Health Symposium Zlatne godine in Trakošćan, Croatia.
The event brought together experts in the field of social gerontology and offered a rich program of lectures and discussions, where participants focused on contemporary challenges of aging and care for the elderly in various environments.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jana Goriup presented the topic Does Lars Tornstam's theory also live in practice during the plenary lecture.
"It is an in-depth insight into the relevance and application of this theory in modern practices of working with the elderly," she explained, emphasizing how the concept of gerotranscendence helps to understand the aging process in a deeper, more reflective way, enabling a more empathetic and holistic approach to caring for the elderly in various settings.
Dr. Nataša Štandeker addressed the sensitive topic of care for people with mental disorders in institutional settings in her presentation titled Attitude towards aging in the last period of life and death in a person with severe mental disorder in institutional care: a case study.
With the contribution on Integrated care of the elderly in the home environment, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mateja Berčan highlighted the importance of comprehensive care for the elderly, enabling them a quality life in their home environment.
Mag. Šefik Salkunić presented a lecture titled Emotional and professional challenges of healthcare staff in implementing protective measures for older adults, discussing the complex challenges faced by healthcare workers in protecting the elderly.
The Zlatne godine symposium was an important platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences in the field of gerontology, with a special emphasis on the needs and challenges of the aging population in today's society, concluded Dr. Goriup.
