1st World Congress on Healthy Ageing, 19th-22nd March 2012, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Main Topics
Motivation and Optimism with Ageing Depression Stress Mental health in ageing Addiction and Substance abuse The Golden Age of Sex NeuroPlasticity Neurological Health - stroke, Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disease Memory and dementia Healthy Sleep The Dementias Common sleep disorders and their treatment Substance use disorders
Proposed Subtopics
Memory	The Dementias - an increasing challenge to healthcare systems Ways to decrease the risk of acquiring dementia through lifestyle, diet and medications. Is memory loss always a part of aging? How much loss is considered normal? Forgetfulness- Some memory problems are serious, and others are not Social Buffer Against Alzheimer's? Cognitive Health for an Aging Population of dementia. Myths and misunderstandings about cognition and aging have important public health implications. Cognitive Stimulation Technique May Prevent Decline in Healthy Elderly function
Healthy Sleep-Sleep and Aging	Help - I need to sleep. Common sleep disorders and their treatment Does sleep need change as we age? How much sleep do we need?
Motivation	Tips on maintaining a good attitude as you age Optimism May Help You Live Longer Personality Traits That Affect Our Hormones, Health And Well Being Lifelong learning: building bridges across the ages Defying the stereotypes of age and illness
Depression	Why can't I feel happy? Depression - A mainstream medicine perspective I just don't enjoy the things I used to. Is this part of aging? Is it a midlife crisis, depression, or a hormonal issue? And what can you do about it? Is depression different after age 65? What are the signs and how is it treated?
Stress	Stress interferes with health and our quality of life Reactions to Stress May Affect Brain Aging Advice on Aging Successfully: An Expert Review Managing work stress towards healthy living and healthy ageing Stress is a precursor for many degenerative and lifestyle illnesses. Managing stress leads to better quality of life. Psychosocial aspects of adaptation, stress management.
Mental health in ageing	The effects of negative emotions on the different organs Depression, anxiety, psychosis, Links between mental health and physical health, Effects of multiple stressors on cognitive and motor function, personality
Smoking Cessation	How important is it to stop smoking? Isn't the damage already done?
Addiction and Substance abuse	How much alcohol can someone safely drink, and does our tolerance change with aging? Substance Use Disorders impairs healthy ageing
Stroke and Neurodegenerative disease	Stroke Parkinson's disease Retrain Your Brain the alternative way Healthy Brain Aging? Not Only Estrogen, But Testosterone Too.
The Golden Age of Sex	Sexuality - Premature Ejaculation and Impotency Your Sexuality is a Marker of Your Overall Health Love, sex, and the ultimate elixir of youth Female sexuality- information "underload" Factors for sexual fulfilment for male and female
HIV	Biopsychosocial complications of HIV
NeuroPlasticity	.

* The congress organiser reserves the right to change the timing and the topics without prior notice
* The finalised topics, speaker and timing will be uploaded on the website one (1) month before the congress

Main Topics

Proposed Subtopics