Having taken part in the initial stages of the PROGRAMMING COST action, being part of its kick-off meeting has been genuinely gratifying! The European funding endorsement that PROGRAMMING has received underscores the recognition of Geriatric Medicine’s significance by the wider European scientific community, beyond the realm of Geriatrics. 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.