RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (AUTONOMOUS) Jointly Organised by RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (AUTONOMOUS) International Conference on Healthy Ageing &Mental Health 4, 5 & 6 January 2017 International Centre for Mental Health Social Research Venue: Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Rajagiri Valley Campus Kakkanadu, cochin www.dyuti.in
Our International Partners Charles Sturt University, Sydney Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) The University of Melbourne Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) was established as a result of the indefatigable industry and foresight of the CMI Congregation. Rajagiri College of Social Science was accredited with 'A' Grade (3.70 out of 4) in 2013 by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the UGC. The college has been conferred with Autonomous status by University Grants Commission in 2014. Rajagiri School of Social Work, started in the year 1955 was one of the pioneering institutions in south India, establishing programmes and setting standards in the field of social work education. The Social Work academic programs range from Bachelors to Doctoral programme. The presence of live labs in the campus add quality to education through experience Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne, is a public-spirited institution makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it in the 1st position in Australia and 33rd in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 2016).
DYUTI 2017 17 th Edition Objectives DYUTI Developmental Yearnings for a United and Transformed India Rajagiri with its vision of 'becoming a centre of excellence in learning for enriching and fulfilling LIFE' has been regularly providing an annual forum for deliberations on vital issues of development from a Rights perspective. This annual series of deliberation (started in 1998) is named DYUTI meaning 'spark of life. Dyuti 2017 is the 17th in it's series Background Older people form an age group in which the increase in number is maximum when compared to younger age groups. By 2050, two billion people or nearly one out of every four people will be older than 60 years. 80% of the world's older people will be living in less developed countries, which have consequently less time than developed countries to build the infrastructure to deal with this major social transition. Currently 55 million Indians are aged over 60, projected to rise to 146 million by 2025. India seems ill-equipped to deal with this change. Very few elderly persons are entitled to pension. Most do not have access to health and social care services. Family care for older people is more and more difficult as intergenerational relationships are in transition in the context of rapid social and economic change. As people age, they are more likely to suffer mobility difficulties and chronic health conditions such as cancer, diabetes and coronary heart disease, stroke and dementia, largely attributing to various risk factors and life style changes. They are also vulnerable to loneliness, poverty and depression. Promotion and prevention of mental health in micro, messo and macro levels Identify cost effective, full cover strategies for screening the population Consolidate evidences of physical, psychological and social interventions through systematic analysis of scientific researches in the area of mental health of the elderly Gather evidences of practice with the elderly through systematic analysis of experiences of the GOs and NGOs Identify suitable statutory positions within the system in comparison with other countries to ensure protection of the rights of the elderly persons by Professional social workers To promote healthy ageing, socio-economic determinants and inequalities need to be dealt with. Mental Health care should be an important constituent of health care of the elderly. Involving civil society, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, and public-private partnerships could facilitate the implementation of health promotion strategies for older adults. Professional Social workers are in a unique position to create, implement, and advocate policies, programmes, services and research for the benefit of older adults. This conference is an effort to bring together the academicians, practitioners, researchers and policy makers to identify, discuss and consolidate intervention modules for the health and mental wellbeing of elderly person at international, national and regional levels.
Social Work Policy Prevention Mental HealthPromotion Social Work Evidences Service deliveryhealthy ageing Advocacy Networking Major Sub themes of the Conference The conference invites responses of the Social Work profession to address health needs of the elderly, in domains of direct service, administration of services and policies. Theme I Adding health to 'years': Ageing, health and development Population ageing: Demographic and epidemiological changes and implications Health characteristics of older persons Key behaviours that influence Healthy Ageing Key environmental risks International legal and policy frameworks The challenges to policy development Geriatrics geriatric medicine conditions and management Theme I I Healthy Ageing: Ageing, health and functioning Trajectories of Healthy Ageing Public-health framework for Healthy Ageing Demand for and barriers to health services Health economics Theme III Family care systems Current approaches to long-term care Evidence based interventions Evidence based models of building workforce capacity and supporting family caregivers Theme IV Theme V Towards an age-friendly world Evidence based Action on Healthy Ageing Elderly persons can Creating age-friendly environments Learn, grow and make decisions Be mobile Build and maintain relationships Contribute Have access to Basic needs Models of optimizing trajectories of ageing Older-person-centered and integrated family care Models of aligning health systems
Call for Papers Contributions are invited to submit abstracts for the following, based on original research and practice models Oral Presentation Poster Presentation Workshops Important Dates & Deadlines Abstract Submission 1 October 2016 Notification of Abstract acceptance 15 October 2016 Early Bird Registration 14 November 2016 Full paper submission 1 December 2016 Mode of payment Account name :Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery Account No. :0224053000005056 Bank :South Indian Bank IFSC/NEFT Code :SIBL0000224 Guidelines for Abstract The abstract should be within 300 words of text including the title and keywords (MS Word Doc.) The text should be arranged according to the following headlines : Objectives, Design, Model, Result & Conclusion. Title page of the abstract should include Author s name, Title of the paper, Suggested Designation, institution affiliation, mailing address, contact numbers & Email id. The abstract should be sent to dyuti@rajagiri.edu Registration Fees Category Early Bird Late /Spot Indian Professionals/ Academicians Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500 Indian Students Rs. 1200 Rs. 1500 Foreign Professionals/ Academicians $ 300 $350 Foreign Students $ 200 $250 SAARC Countries Professional / Academicians SAARC Countries Students Rs. 3000 Rs. 4000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 2000 The Registration Fee Includes Conference kit Participation in all conference sessions including cultural events Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the conference days Moderate accommodation Contact Details The Symposium Secretariate Dyuti 2017 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) Rajagiri P.O., Kalamassery, Cochin - 683104, Kerala, India
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