Table discussions: Discover quality of life in old age at St. Marien Hospital!

Table discussions: Discover quality of life in old age at St. Marien Hospital!

In Mülheim an der Ruhr, the health of older people will be the focus on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. As part of the table discussions at the St. Marien Hospital, which are entitled “Quality of life and joy of life in old age”, the organizers expect exciting discussions on the topic of geriatric medicine. The venue is Café Kaufbar at Dickswall 2 A and the event takes place between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The head physician at the Center for Geriatric Medicine, Birgit Krause, will lead the evening, accompanied by experts such as Dr. Onurcan Ertasoglu and Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Krengel, as well as a team of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing.

The challenges and opportunities of life in old age are a central topic that not only includes medical aspects. The experts discuss questions of autonomy, freedom from pain, mobility, anxiety control and medication. “Quality of life encompasses many dimensions that also affect social and emotional well-being,” explains Krause. It is important to avoid age-related bias in communication. Healthcare professionals should consider both subjective and objective aspects of quality of life to realistically set care goals. This includes support in participating in activities and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

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As the Robert Koch Institute emphasizes, the increase in life expectancy is closely linked to active participation in social life. However, a prerequisite for this is good health. As they age, many people are faced with chronic illnesses or multimorbidity that require support in everyday life. The event on October 22nd is intended to provide information about how quality of life can be promoted in this context.

However, the assessment of quality of life is often the result of subjective perception, which is influenced by various factors, such as social isolation or dependence on caregivers. MSD-Manual points out that relationships with other people and active participation in social activities can also contribute significantly to the quality of life. A holistic approach to improving the quality of life of older people shows that experts must respond across physical, emotional and social dimensions.

Registration and participation

The number of participants is limited, so registration is required. Interested parties can send an email until October 17, 2025 s.gonzalez@contilia.de or register by phone at 0208 305-2302. Admission is free, but the event rooms can only be reached via three steps in the entrance area.

The exchange about the challenges of aging and the promotion of quality of life is made possible through these table discussions in a central location. This gives all participants the opportunity to ask questions and actively participate in the discussion. Be there and help shape the conversations around the important topic of geriatric medicine!