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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Toolkit for Primary Care Practitioners
The CGA toolkit for General Practitioners and medical and healthcare professionals working in primary care settings explains what comprehensive geriatric assessment is…
Wadihiti Deviyata Athwelak (වැඩිහිටි දිවියට අත්වැලක්)
Is a WHO funded TOT for medical practitioners on prevention and early detection of diseases commonly seen among older people.
President’s Message
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the past presidents and members of SLAGM for placing their trust in me and electing me as the President for the years 2023/2024. Being chosen for this prestigious position as the 5th President is a great honor, especially when following in the footsteps of 4 illustrious past presidents.
SLAGM, with its vision of “To ensure active and healthy ageing in Sri Lanka,” was founded on 19th February 2014. As one of the founding members, I take immense pride in having served on the first council of SLAGM, working towards accomplishing its mission and advancing our goals in Geriatric healthcare. Read More…
Health Care for Older People – Holistic Approach
Is the official publication of the SLAGM. The first and second volumes published in 2018/2019 were on Dementia & Parkinson’s Disease. The bulletin that consists of articles of multi disciplinaries involved with management promotes holistic approach for care of older people.
Holistic Care for Elders; A training Programme for Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health care Professionals
The programme demonstrates MDT care for Dementia, Stroke, Frailty, Activities of Daily Living and also communication with relatives and breaking bad news. SLAGM is happy to conduct the programme in interested hospitals / institutions in outstations.
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Other Activities of SLAGM
Information for Public
While educating medical professionals, SLAGM is committed to integrate all activities that are carried out by various organizations to promote active health ageing. Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being
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Donations
SLAGM welcomes sponsorships of well-wishers in order to facilitate achieving the objectives of the organization. Please contact us.
Education
Maintenance of the standard of medical education on Geriatric Medicine is a leading commitment of the SLAGM. Presentations used in academic programmes organized by SLAGM are uploaded for the benefit of medical professionals.
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Become a Member
All local and international eligible professionals with interest in care for elderly are encouraged to obtain the membership of the SLAGM. Membership will lead to opportunities in achieving academic excellence, research and improved clinical practices.
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