Understanding Older Adults’ Response to Pandemics: Lessons Learnt from Covid-19
10 February 2023
Contact geri.events@geri.com.sg for any queries. View event flyer [PDF, 1.2 MB] and photo gallery. Read the KPS webinar brief [PDF, 746 KB] for a synopsis of each presentation.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder for healthcare systems to stay resilient and be prepared for the unexpected. There is much to be learnt from what Singapore has been through the past three years. This webinar seeks to disseminate and discuss research evidence on COVID-19 related projects from the Geriatric Education and Research Institute (GERI). It aims to better equip stakeholders with the knowledge and information to prepare themselves for future pandemics.
Organised by GERI, in collaboration with the Ageing Planning Office (APO), Ministry of Health, Chapter of Geriatricians, College of Physicians, Singapore and Society for Geriatric Medicine (Singapore), our speakers look forward to sharing their insights from the lens of Singapore’s older adults.
The Knowledge to Practice Series is conducted regularly by GERI, as a knowledge translation platform that brings together various stakeholders, to share research findings and exchange knowledge, in order to enhance eldercare practice and policy formulation.
Event date: 10 February 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Platform: Zoom
Programme schedule
Time | Programme |
|---|---|
13:30 | Registration |
14:00 | Opening Speech |
14:10 | A Comparative Study on Mental Health and Adaptability between Older and Younger Adults during the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker in Singapore |
14:25 | Bridging Distances in Times of COVID-19: Does Communication Technology Acceptance and Use Combat Loss of Socio-emotional Well-being in Older Adults? |
14:40 | Video Consultations for Older Adults with Multimorbidity during COVID-19 Pandemic |
14:55 | Break |
15:05 | Combating Misinformation, Fear and Stigma in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak: An International Collaboration between Canada and Singapore |
15:20 | Evidence-based Position Statement – COVID-19 Vaccinations in Frail Older Adults |
15:35 | Factors Influencing the Decision to Uptake the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Scoping Review and A Mixed Methods Study of Older Adults in Singapore |
15:50 | Q&A |
16:20 | Closing Remarks |
* Pre-recorded from Canada due to time zone difference. | |
Moderator
A/Prof James Alvin Low
Speakers
Ms Charlene Chang
A/Prof Ding Yew Yoong
Dr Matthew Chen
Dr Tou Nien Xiang
Dr Serene Nai
Dr Lee Eng Sing
Dr Christine Fahim
Dr Yu Chou Chuen
Dr Jonathan Gao
EMCEE
Dr Tew Chee Wee