Geriatric Society of Nepal

21/07/2025

Healthy Ageing Knowledge Series – II

Geriatric Society of Nepal (GSN), National Institute on Ageing and Health (NIAH) and Rotary District 3292, Nepal, organized a virtual interactive session on “Ageing Situation in Nepal & Health Issues in Older Adults.”
The session was attended by over 70 participants representing the health, academic, caregiving, NGO, Rotarians and government sectors. The session was facilitated by Associate Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kandel, Nepal's first registered Geriatrician, who shared valuable insights on ageing trends and geriatric health care in Nepal.
Dr Ramesh Kandel, Consultant Geriatrician & Alzheimer's specialist
HelpAge International Ramesh Poudel Umesh Bogati Ananta Aryal Hom Nath Chalise

https://www.youtube.com/live/kAYHByx3_EY

19/07/2025

आज बेलुकी
Healthy Ageing Knowledge Series
"नेपालमा बुढ्यौली अवस्था र जेष्ठ नागरिकमा देखापर्ने स्वास्थ्य समस्या"
https://zoom.us/j/97119359910...
HelpAged Nepal Dr Ramesh Kandel, Consultant Geriatrician & Alzheimer's specialist

17/07/2025

Healthy Ageing Knowledge Series
Geriatric Society of Nepal (GSN), Rotary International District 3292 and National Institute on Ageing and Health (NIAH) is organizing an interactive session on "नेपालमा बुढ्यौली अवस्था र जेष्ठ नागरिकमा देखापर्ने स्वास्थ्य समस्या" (Ageing Situation in Nepal and Health Issues in Older Adults) with Associate Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kandel, (Nepal's first registered Geriatrician)

Date: July 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Venue: Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97119359910?pwd=RgNXhbxqQ6GfVm4ejGtTZnrDaQG5Xk.1
For any queries, please contact at +977 9801441000.

Dr Ramesh Kandel, Consultant Geriatrician & Alzheimer's specialist HelpAge International Radio Kantipur

16/06/2025

GSN Knowledge Series: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2025

https://medicalpatra.com/news-details/14082/2025-06-16

Umesh Bogati Ramesh Poudel Hom Nath Chalise Ratee Pakwan Binita Sapkota HelpAge International Suman Banjade Dr Ramesh Kandel, Consultant Geriatrician & Alzheimer's specialist Ananta Aryal Youraj Roka

काठमाडौं। नेपालमा ज्येष्ठ नागरिकहरुले भोग्ने दुर्व्यवहारका कारण, रोकथाममा परिवार र हेरचाहकर्ताको भूमिकाबारे...

16/06/2025

As part of its GSN Knowledge Series, the Geriatric Society of Nepal (GSN), in collaboration with the National Institute on Ageing and Health (NIAH), organized an interactive session on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 to raise awareness and promote the prevention of elder abuse within families and care settings.

Attended by over 40 participants from health, academic, caregiving, NGO, and government sectors, the session featured Dr. Hom Nath Chalise, who highlighted the current situation of elder abuse in Nepal and emphasized the need for data-driven responses, greater family involvement, and stronger policy interventions.
Hom Nath Chalise Umesh Bogati Asia Pacific Geriatrics Network HelpAge International

15/06/2025

Register before 30th September to join our rather exotic meeting this year! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGr_C7N33SjFkmbxCVnJWxwU-W0D-3OY6T3ouu7OtbXg1dMg/viewform

Deadline for abstracts 30th of July.

15/06/2025

“ज्येष्ठ नागरिक दुव्र्यवहार विरुद्ध विश्व चेतना दिवस 2025”

आज बेलुकी ७ देखि ८ बजे जेरियाटिक सोसाइटी अफ नेपालले दुर्व्यवहार विरुद्धको विश्व दिवसको उपलक्ष्यमा डाक्टर होमनाथ चालिसेज्यूबाट प्रस्तुतिकरण हुने भएको हुँदा जुममा जोडिनु हुन सम्पूर्णमा अनुरोध छ।
https://zoom.us/j/96223175413

10/06/2025

GSN Knowledge Series: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2025

Geriatric Society of Nepal (GSN) in collaboration with the National Institute on Ageing and Health (NIAH) is organizing an interactive session on the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025. Gain insights into Elder Abuse Cause and Prevention Situation In Nepal and roles of family and caregiver in preventing abuse, with Hom Nath Chalise, Ph.D., Social Gerontologist. This interactive session will explore in addressing abuse of older adults in long-term care facilities: through data and action.

📅 Date: 15th June 2025 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96223175413?pwd=juFIcomurJ8qAZagwRpbHx0a0l2WB8.1

Don’t miss this talk program on if you're an academic scholar on ageing/professional/caregiver/policy implementer! Fill out the form below to register.
https://forms.gle/4PMQuikJSKx8VuXw9

For any queries, please contact Mr. Youraj Roka, at +977 9801441000.

02/06/2025

Sensitization Program on Alzheimer's Disease @ KMC Ward-4, Chandol.

A Sensitization Program on Alzheimer’s disease, including its causes and preventive measures, was successfully conducted for caretakers at Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ward No. 4, Chandol, Kathmandu.

The technical session was led by Dr. Umesh Bogati, geriatric specialist and President of the Geriatric Society of Nepal. Dr. Bogati shared valuable insights into the early symptoms, risk factors, and lifestyle modifications that can help prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

The program witnessed an active participation of around 100+ individuals, with a significant majority being women caregivers, alongside male participants.

The session aimed to empower caregivers with practical knowledge and tools to better support older individuals, especially those at risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

This initiative played a vital role in enhancing community awareness and building capacity among caregivers to ensure more informed and compassionate care for the aging population.

Umesh Bogati
HelpAge International
Hom Nath Chalise
Youraj Roka

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

https://www.bbc.com/nepali/articles/c4g2n1xx94no?fbclid=IwY2xjawKG-p5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnYyeCSySjKKS4QJkCZcky0WiNFo2iDbq1ZnCtXcvb3PCcyD9f1HGorqBuRO_aem_6sDzjtOsSBo-Q_kLSMYbdA

जनसङ्ख्या संरचनामा व्यापक परिवर्तन आइरहेकाले नेपाल चाँडै नै वृद्धवृद्धाको समाजमा रूपान्तरण हुन लागेको प्रक्ष.....

02/03/2025

Melamchi Municipality, in collaboration with Geriatric Society of Nepal (GSN) and B and B Hospital, Gwarko organized a free Geriatric health camp for Older persons and women at Jalapa Devi Secondary School, Bhaunapati- 12, Sindhupalchowk, on March 1, 2025.
Mayor Mr. Aitman Tamang inaugurated the program by handing over five older people's identity cards. During the inauguration program, Deputy Mayor, Uma Pradhan, Ward chair Ganesh Bahadur Tamang, an Official of the Mayor's Office, the Municipal Level Older Person Network, and medical team from GSN and B&B Hospital were present. 434 individuals, including Older Persons, women, and children were befitted by the camp.
During the camp, cases of orthopedic, gynecological, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac, skin, and dental issues were found. Sixty older persons received older people's identity cards during the camp.