PROGRAM

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Keynote Speaker - Professor Ken Rockwood

Professor Ken Rockwood, Canada
Proudly Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Professor Ken Rockwood is considered by many to be one of the leading lights in Geriatrics in Canada. He is an entertaining, provocative and high-energy speaker. He will be addressing the concept of frailty and research developments in vascular dementia.

Keynote Speaker - Professor Paul Mitchell

Professor Paul Mitchell, New South Wales
Proudly sponsored by Servier Laboratories

Professor Paul Mitchell is the Director of Ophthalmology at Sydney's Westmead Hospital. A principal investigator in the Blue Mountains eye study, his work also involves nutrition, falls, diabetes and other conditions related to ageing.

Preliminary Program for Monday 16 June

0830: Welcome

0900: KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Frailty and its Complex Management - (Prof Ken Rockwood)

1000: Morning Tea

1030: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Free Papers - Advanced Trainees' Papers

1230: Lunch

1330: PLENARY SESSION
Management of Diabetes in the Elderly - (Prof Paul Mitchell & Assoc. Prof Peter Colman)

1500: Afternoon Tea

1530: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Free Papers (New Zealand) - Advanced Trainees' Papers

1630: Guided Poster Session

1730: Advanced Trainee/Supervisor Meeting

1830: Welcome Reception

Preliminary Program for Tuesday 17 June

0730: Concurrent Breakfast Sessions

TOPIC 1 - Continence Update (Dr Michael Whishaw)
TOPIC 2 - Palliative Care-Management of Symptoms Other than Pain (Dr Odette Spruyt)

0900: PLENARY SESSION
Sensory Deprivation in the Elderly - (Prof Paul Mitchell)

1000: ASGM Annual Meeting/
Specialist Aged Care Nurses Forum

11:00: Morning Tea

1130: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Free Papers - Advanced Trainees' Papers

1300: Lunch

1400: PLENARY SESSION
Driving - Can We Predict Safe Drivers? (Prof Brain Fildes & Invited Speakers)

1530: Afternoon Tea

1600: HYPOTHETICAL
End of Life Decision Making

1730: Job Expo

1900: Meeting Dinner

Preliminary Program for Wednesday 18 June

0730: Concurrent Breakfast Sessions

TOPIC 3 - Depression in the Elderly (Assoc. Professor David Ames)
TOPIC 4 - Planning Your Service....What Should be on the Menu (Professor Len Gray)

0900: PLENARY
Update on the Management of Parkinson's Disease - (Dr Andrew Hughes & Prof Robert Iansek)

1000: Practice Changing Clinical Papers of 2002 - (Dr Michael Woodward, Prof David Le Couteur & Prof Kichu Nair)

1100: Morning Tea

1130: PLENARY
Vascular Dementia - (Prof Ken Rockwood, Dr Mark Yates & Prof Daniel O'Connor)

1250: 2004 ASGM ASM Presentation

1300: Close of Meeting

Optional Activities

AUSTRALIAN CONSORTIUM OF CENTRES FOR CLINICAL COGNITIVE RESEARCH (AC4R) ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The AC4R annual conference will be held at Crown Towers immediately after the ASGM Annual Scientific Meeting, from 1-5 pm on Wednesday June 18. Speakers will include Professor Ken Rockwood, Dr Michael Woodward and Dr Karen Boundy. Topics will include the latest research trials into dementia, the interpretation and clinical relevance of rating scales used in the trials and regulatory issues such as PBAC and PHARMAC-NZ. Prof Rockwood will be discussing the effectiveness of lipid-lowering in the prevention of Alzheimer's Disease and the cost-effectiveness and realistic outcome measures for treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors.
Registration will cost $88.00 per person and is separate to the Scientific Meeting. Brochures can be obtained by:
Email: bernice.gennari@armc.org.au, or

Write to: Dr Michael Woodward, Chair AC4R, Aged and Residential Care Services
Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Repat Campus, Banksia St
Heidelberg West, Vic. 3081.

TIMETABLE FOR POLICY AND PLANNING FORUM
In NSW, Geriatricians have been meeting twice yearly to discuss political issues affecting them, such as SNAP, transitional care and benchmarking. While Federal Council does address these issues, there is often little opportunity for the wider geriatric community to be involved in the discussions. This year, there will be the opportunity to discuss these and other topics, such as Aged Care in Emergency, after the Scientific Meeting. While the exact program of the three hour session is yet to be finalised, it is anticipated that the first 90 minutes will provide an opportunity for each state to present their concerns, followed by general discussion time. The session following afternoon tea will cover issues from a set agenda, with the possibility of an external speaker. While the conference website will be updated as more information becomes available, those wishing to make specific inquiries, or add items to the agenda, should contact the organiser, Dr Jeff Rowland, directly on Jeff.Rowland@swsahs.nsw.gov.au
Representatives from all states are encouraged to attend, in order to promote a rich discussion of political issues affecting everyone. This has been a successful forum at a state level, and it is hoped that next year a full day session can be organised. Registration for this session is an additional $60.00 per person and should be done via the conference website.

INTERACTIVE SITE VISIT TO GAIT LABORATORY, KINGSTON CENTRE
Parkinson's Disease tends to affect the elderly, but is often poorly understood by non-neurologists. This year we are offering the unique opportunity for an Interactive Site Visit to the eminent Gait Laboratory at the Geriatric Research Unit at Kingston Centre. Professor Bob Iansek, Professor of Geriatric Neurology at Monash University has offered this opportunity to explore the laboratory and how gait parameters can be measured for clinical and research purposes. In addition an interactive session will take place on Common Management Problems in Parkinson's disease. The session will cost $35.00, with transport to and from the conference venue provided, and is expected to run approximately from 1315 to 1700. There are only 30 places available, and registration is via the conference website.

Timetable For Policy and Planning Forum

1300: Lunch

1330: Myer Foundation
Len Gray

1400: Residential - Acute Interface
Sam Scherer

1420: Acute - Residential Interface
Mark Donaldson

1440: Q&A

1500: Afternoon Tea

1530: Model of Care for Aged Care
John Death

1600: Workforce and Training
Bernie Street

1630: Close

REGISTRATION FEES

All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (inclusive of GST) and payment in any other currency will not be accepted.

REGISTRATION FEES Before 05/05/03
Full Registration = A$495
Trainee = A$300 (1)
Day Registration = A$225

(1) You will need a letter from your training director verifying your status if you are not registered with the SAC.

REGISTRATION FEES After 05/05/03
Full Registration = A$595
Trainee = A$375 (1)
Day Registration = A$275

(1) You will need a letter from your training director verifying your status if you are not registered with the SAC.

REGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTS

Delegate Registration Fee Includes:

Admission to the Welcome Reception

Admission to the Exhibition

Admission to all Scientific Sessions

Admission to Meeting Dinner

Meeting Satchel

Abstract Book

Working lunches

Morning and Afternoon Teas

Day Registration Fee Includes:

Admission to the Exhibition

Admission to all Scientific Sessions for the day of registration

Meeting Satchel

Abstract Book

Working lunches for day of registration

Morning and Afternoon Teas for the day of registration

Please note: Fees do not include Accommodation.

REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT METHODS

On-line registration will not be accepted without the accompanying credit card payment.

Each registrant must complete a separate form, a clear photocopy of the form is acceptable.

Please read the following information carefully before completing the form.

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES
Fees can be paid by either:

A) Credit card
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club. Credit card payments will appear as ICMS Pty Ltd on your credit card statements.

B) Cheques
i) Overseas delegates: Personal cheques will not be accepted and will be returned to sender. Please make all cheques/bank drafts
payable to: ASGM ASM 2003. Cheques must be in Australian Dollars (A$).
ii) Australian residents only: Personal or company cheques or bank drafts are permissible.

C) Telegraphic Transfer
For details regarding telegraphic transfers please contact the Meeting Secretariat.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF REGISTRATION
Your registration will be acknowledged electronically via email or via fax. However, attendance at the Meeting and the associated Registration Fee and Accommodation Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Registration Fees are based on date of receipt of payment. (Not based on date of receipt of registration forms).

ALTERATIONS
Alterations to your registration will not be accepted over the telephone. Alterations must be in writing via:

E-mail preferred: asgm2003@icms.com.au
Fax: + 61 3 9682 0288

Post: Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine
ASM Secretariat
84 Queensbridge Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Australia

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Meeting Secretariat.

Cancellations received prior to Monday 05 May, 2003 will receive a refund of registration fee less an administration charge of A$100.00. Cancellations after this date will not be
refunded. Cancelled Social Program tickets are refundable prior to Wednesday June 11, 2003.

Tickets cannot be returned for reselling after this date.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

CROWN TOWERS - 5 star
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006

Deluxe Room A$275.00

Crown Towers offers luxurious guestrooms. Every room features spa bath, fax machine, personal safe and complimentary access to
the 25m heated pool and gymnasium.

HOLIDAY INN ON FLINDERS - 4 star
575 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000

Standard Room A$195.00

Holiday Inn On Flinders Melbourne is a truly friendly and boutique 4-star mid-class hotel perfectly located in the financial hub of
Melbourne. The perfect base for the business traveller close to the Melbourne Aquarium, Southgate and Crown Casino Complex. The
International Airport can be reached via direct freeway access in easy 20 minutes.

TRAVELODGE SOUTHBANK MELBOURNE - 3 star
64 -82 City Road
Southbank VIC 3205

Standard Room A$119.00

Travelodge Southbank Melbourne delivers value for money accommodation right in the heart of Southbank, Melbourne. All
rooms feature en-suite bathroom, kitchenette facilities, colour TV with movie and radio channels, Foxtel, telephone voice-mail, and
electronic door locks for guests security.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

ARRIVAL TIME
Please indicate on your accommodation form your estimated time of arrival at the hotel. Check in time is 1400. Should you
wish to guarantee a room for your arrival prior to that time, it is recommended that you book and pay for the room for the
evening prior to your arrival. Failure to advise your arrival time may mean that your room will be released.

DEPOSIT
A deposit equivalent to one night’s room tariff is required to secure your reservation.

Requests will not be actioned unless payment is received. The accommodation deposit is payable to ICMS Travel
and should be made separately to the registration fee payment.

PAYMENT
Each registrant must complete a separate accommodation form; a clear photocopy of the form is acceptable.

Fees can be paid by either:

A) Credit card
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club. Credit card payments will appear as ICMS Travel on your credit card
statements.

B) Cheques
i) Overseas delegates: Personal cheques will not be accepted and will be returned to sender. Please make all cheques/bank
drafts payable to: ICMS Travel. Cheques must be in Australian Dollars (A$)

ii) Australian residents only: Personal or company cheques or bank drafts are permissible.

C) Telegraphic Transfer
For details regarding telegraphic transfers please contact the Meeting Secretariat.

ALTERATIONS / LATE BOOKINGS
Bookings will be accepted in written form until 29 May, 2003. Any hotel bookings or amendments received after
29 May, 2003 will be subject to hotel availability and an administration charge of A$25.00. Contact via E-mail is
preferred: asgm2003@icms.com.au

CANCELLATIONS AND NO SHOWS
The deposit will be forfeited for:

1) All cancellations received after 29 May, 2003

2) If the room is not occupied on the advised date of arrival.