Distinguished Colleagues,

In light of the growing elderly population, the issue of the movement disorders and falls has become a significant concern in geriatric practice. Given the intricate nature of the subject matter, individuals presenting with such symptoms seek specialist expertise from a range of disciplines in order to identify an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Movement disorders represent a particularly intriguing and multifaceted field within the geriatric practice; they may serve as an initial finding of a neurodegenerative disease, yet they also manifest due to a multitude of underlying causes, including drug-associated adverse effects. Considering that fall and the associated complications remain a significant cause of mortality in the elderly, it is evident that the strategies to be employed accordingly will have a substantial impact on public health, particularly given that they are a preventable health issue and geriatric syndrome.

Therefore, the principal theme of 3rd International and 12th National Geriatric Days was identified as Movement Disorders and Falls in Geriatrics Practice. In the symposium, neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Plus Syndromes, Multiple Sclerosis, Demyelinating diseases; Geriatric syndromes, such as polypharmacy, malnutrition, orthostatic hypotension, as well as comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, locomotor system diseases, osteoporosis, which may cause movement disorders and falls will be discussed in depth over the course of two days.

3rd International and 12th National Geriatric Days will be held on 24-25 October 2025 at Dokuz Eylul University Sabanci Cultural Center, Izmir. We are delighted to announce that will be honored to host national and international scientists. Oral presentations accepted by the scientific advisory board will be conducted in either face-to-face or online format. Following the symposium, the presentations will be made available for download in the symposium booklet.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our desire to engage with a diverse range of medical professionals, particularly those specializing in Geriatrics, Neurology, Internal medicine, and Physical Therapy-Rehabilitation. Additionally, we extend our invitation to gerontologists, physiotherapists, nurses, psychologists, dieticians, social workers, and all those who contribute to the well-being of the elderly in Izmir.

Sincerely Yours.

The President Of The Geriatric Science Association and The Symposium

Prof. Ahmet Turan ISIK, M.D.