Testimonies

Thanks to the ITC Conference Grant of PROGRAMMING Cost project, I had the chance to participate in the 34 th Alzheimer Europe Conference “New horizons – Innovating for Dementia” (...) This was a good opportunity for networking and dissemination of the aims of the PROGRAMMING project. (...)Special thanks (...) for providing me with a bursary, enabling my participation and presentation in this huge scientific event.

With the support of the host institution’s team, I was able to create a 36-item frailty index, which showed strong correlations with outcomes like hospitalization duration, mortality rates, and heart failure conditions. (…) This mission not only helped me grow professionally but also sparked new ideas for how I can continue to contribute to the study of frailty in geriatric medicine.

A key highlight for me was the emphasis on inclusive social innovation. The participatory approaches, especially those involving older adults, closely aligned with my research on age-friendly spaces and services. The focus on engaging socially excluded older adults also resonated with my role as a coordinator of a third age university, making the training highly relevant to my work.

By learning and contributing withcolleagues in my field, the experiences within the COST Action brings me not only professional but also personal growth, by integrating technical and scientific knowledge and skills in group work on a continental scale.

Our education as healthcare professionals is crucial to providing the excellent care older people deserve. Being part of the PROGRAMMING COST Action CA21122 which is addressing this need has been an absolute privilege.

Being part of the COST action provides me with an opportunity to contribute with my experience as a clinical physician and leader in geriatric medicine accumulated over many years to health care providers in countries where Geriatric Medicine is still emerging.

the importance of the PROGRAMMING Cost Action 21122 was greatly recognized by my peers and by professionals from other fields related to the care of older adults.

As a PROGRAMMING team member, I appreciate how much I can learn from both my PROGRAMMING colleagues and other countries.

By promoting the multidisciplinary dialogue, we are not only breaking down barriers, but we are also paving the way for innovative and forward-thinking approaches.

It was a most exciting day for me as a COST member, to witness the eye-opening effect from the talks of expert Geriatricians from all over Europe, on our Greek colleagues.

Getting involved in the early phases of the PROGRAMMING COST initiative and taking part in its kick-off meeting has been an inspiring experience.

As a Geriatric specialist in a country where Geriatric Medicine is still emerging, I hold the optimism that PROGRAMMING could significantly propel its national development.