The University of British Columbia’s  Interprofessional Continuing Education  Department (IPCE) has published advance notice of their second annual Conference on Positive Aging, which will be held in Vancouver, BC on November 26-27, 2010.

“The aim of the 2nd national conference on positive aging is to bring together an interdisciplinary audience of health professionals and researchers to address some of the issues and challenges facing the aging population today. Hear about the most current research findings from leading experts, learn how research can be translated into practice, and discover useable resources to promote healthier, more positive living for Canada’s older adult population. The importance of purpose and meaning of the later life as well as lessons for health and longevity will be emphasized.

The conference will provide informative lectures, discussions, workshops, poster sessions and ample networking opportunities. A highlight of this conference will be to hear from the Older Adults.”

The IPCE has also put out the call for abstracts for this conference. Topics include (but are not limited to)

• Age Friendly Communities
• Aging and Technology
• Aging and the Arts
• Caregivers/Caregiving
• Chronic Disease Management
• Communication
• Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Depression and Mental Health
• Ethical Issues
• Falls and Falls Prevention
• Home and Community Care
• Medication
• Mobility and Assistive Devices
• Nutrition
• Oral Health
• Physical Activity and Exercise
• Rural and Remote Issues
• Spirituality
• Substance Abuse & Mis-Use
• Supportive and Safe Environments
• The Built Environment

Click here for advance notice, and here for abstract submission.