4ème Journée Interuniversitaire et interdisciplinaire d’ Oncologie Gériatrique Thème: Cancers digestifs Lieu: Sites des Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc (UCLouvain), Auditoire Maisin, avenue Mounier 51, 1200 Bruxelles Date:  Jeudi 23 avril 2026 13.30 – 17.00u Programme:  Programme détaillé et modalités pratiques à suivre pochainement Organisateurs locaux:  Dr Frank Cornelis, dr Pascale Cornette, Pr Marc Van Den Eynde

Registrations are now open for the 22nd EuGMS Congress in Lille! Join us for this unique opportunity to connect with leading experts, discover the latest research, and explore innovative approaches to ageing and healthcare. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unmissable event in geriatric medicine! 📬 Abstract submissions are also open! Share […]

UCLouvain DI-PRESCRIBE is a research project funded by the ‘Actions de Recherche Concertées’ (ARC) grant from UCLouvain. Its aim is to better understand and optimize the implementation of deprescribing in clinical practice, with the goal of reducing medication overuse among older adults and improving their health and quality of life. We offer the opportunity to […]

Dear Colleagues, The Delirium Special Interest Group (SIG on Delirium) of the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) would like to kindly remind you about the ongoing study “Survey on the use of physical restraints in patients with delirium across Europe.” This initiative aims to provide an updated overview of current practices and attitudes regarding the […]

Wanneer de rollen omdraaien: als je als volwassen kind voor je ouder moet zorgen Steeds meer volwassenen krijgen vroeg of laat te maken met de zorg voor hun ouder(s). Dit zogenoemde omgekeerd ouderschap ontstaat soms geleidelijk, maar kan ook plots en zonder voorbereiding opduiken, bijvoorbeeld na ziekte of een val. De combinatie van werk, gezin […]

la Societé Belge de Gériatrie a eu le plaisir de collaborer avec l’Espen à l’élaboration de la version française des recommandations de nutrition et d’hydratation en gériatrie, la version complète est disponible sur le lien suivant : https://www.espen.org/files/ESPEN-Guidelines/Geriatrics-Guideline-French.pdf [espen.org]

Dear Colleague, On behalf of the SIG on Gerontechnology and Digital Health and the EAMA Collaboration on Muscle Ultrasound in Sarcopenia, we invite you to participate in two complementary surveys on the use of ultrasound in geriatric medicine.   Survey on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Geriatric Care This survey aims to explore current practices, experiences, […]

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