Friday, 13th June Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

Session Title: Geriatricians Leading the Way: The Significance of AREXVY and SHINGRIX in Older Adult Preventative Care

Speakers: Associate Professor Michael Woodward and Professor Lucy Morgan  

Join us for an engaging and informative session titled "Leading the Charge: Geriatricians' Influence in Vaccinating Older Adults with AREXVY and SHINGRIX." This symposium will delve into the crucial role geriatricians play in enhancing the health of older adults through effective vaccination strategies.   During this session, we will explore real-life case studies on RSV and shingles, demonstrating the impactful outcomes of using AREXVY and SHINGRIX. We will provide an in-depth discussion on the efficacy and safety of these vaccines, emphasizing their importance in preventive care for the elderly.   In addition, we will highlight the benefits of adjuvanted vaccines for older adults and how geriatricians can significantly boost vaccination rates within this population. The session will culminate in a dynamic panel discussion featuring leading experts who will debate and share valuable insights on these critical topics.   Attendees will gain practical strategies for improving vaccination coverage among older adults, ensuring better health outcomes for this vulnerable group.

Sessions are available to view via livestream, in the parents room

• Expect the unexpected: how new evidence is changing the management of stroke - Richard I Lindley
• Research on data from SveDem and what it can teach us about progression, treatment, comorbidities and survival - Maria Eriksdotter

• Supporting people experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia - Madeleine Healy
• Let’s do it differently - Tamar Krebs
• Intergenerational Interventions - Stephanie Ward

Convenor’s Vote of Thanks - 2025 Convenors

Launch of 2026 ANZSGM ASM - 2026 Convenors

Closing Address - Dr Rob O'Sullivan

Presenter: Chris Moran

Do you dream of seeing your name in the bright lights of a journal Table of Contents? Have you unearthed your old AT project and are determined to find it a new home? Are you designing your first independent project and want to make sure you can share your findings with the world at large? Join us for an interactive session, as we talk through tips for getting started on that first (or second) paper, how to deal with knock-backs and words of wisdom if you are reaching for grants.

Dr Cathleen Taylor-Rubin
Language assessment in semantic dementia

Prof Maria Eriksdotter
Career journey overview and how to set up a quality registry database

Prof Susan Kurrle
Practical approach to identifying and managing elder abuse

Location: Cargo, King St Wharf - short walk from ICC, King Street Wharf Darling Harbour

Open to Advance Trainee Weekend registrants only. RSVP required via the registration page.