The Speakers
Dr. Imelda M. Mateo
Managing Emerging Diseases in Older Persons
A lecture on the management of emerging infectious diseases in older persons.
About the speaker
Dr. Mateo is a fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine College of Chest Physicians.
Dr. Theresa Marie V. Faller
Fragility in Elderly
A lecture on the clinical state of increased vulnerability which results from aging-associated decline secondary to multiple physiologic changes and poor resolution of elderly homeostasis due to stress.
About the speaker
Dr. Faller is a fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine College of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
Dr. Marianna Ramona S. Sioson
Nutrition in Elderly
An overview of nutritional needs and changes that occur in older adults.
About the speaker
Dr. Sioson is a fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians and a diplomate of the Philippine Board of Clinical Nutrition
Dr. Ma. Theresa Tricia G. Bautista
Muscle Strengthening and Endurance for the Elderly
Discussion and demonstration of muscle strengthening and endurance activities/exercises in older adults for flexibility, balance, stability and to lessen risk to injuries and falls.
About the speaker
Dr. Bautista is a fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians and the Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Cheridine Oro-Josef
Basics of Home Care and Role of Elderly Care
Introduction to older adult/elderly care and accustomed facilities in our country such as private residences, retirement homes and geriatric centers.
About the speaker
Dr. Josef is a fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians and the Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Agnes Bausa-Claudio
Advance Directives and Pain Management in Elderly
An introduction to the essential components of advance care planning in older adults(elderly): advance directives and pain management.
About the speaker
Dr. Claudio is a fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians and the Philippine Society of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
GUEST REACTORS
Dr. Minda Siasoco
> Reactor for Managing Emerging Diseases in Older Persons
> A fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine College of Cardiology
Dr. Carina Fatima Regala
> Reactor for Muscle Strengthening and Endurance for Elderly
> A diplomate and fellow of the Philippine Board of Rehabilitation Medicine