Geriatrics Association of Nigeria is board of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people.
Geriatrics Association of Nigeria is board of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people.
ABOUT US
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Our Mission
To improve the wellbeing of older adults by promoting high standards in Geriatrics care, teaching and research and supporting the growth of relevant professionals.
Our Vision
Longer, Happier and Healthier Lives For All
- The elderly can fill gaps in different settings: the home, communities, workplace if healthy and functional
- The elderly have a right to seek and receive adequate medical care
- Healthy lifestyle across all ages (life-course approach) results in Healthy Ageing.
- Health insurance makes healthcare affordable and accessibleand reduces the contribution of poverty to morbidity and mortality
- Social welfare services reduce dependency and improve quality of life of older adults
- An age friendly society facilitates active ageing
- Older adults should be treated with dignity and respect; free from any form of discrimination or abuse
- Older adults should always be involved in decision making either directly or through the appointed substitute decision maker or power of attorney
- Carers of older adults should be acknowledged and supported
