{"id":1242,"date":"2018-11-27T09:16:54","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T09:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ttgeriatrics.org\/index.php\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:55:23","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ttgeriatrics.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1242\" class=\"elementor elementor-1242\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bchb5t9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bchb5t9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae129a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae129a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faf36fd 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Ageism, which is the stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against older people, must end now and forever, as our rights do not change as we age. Aging is a natural part of life, and it is not something that we should worry about. Everybody in the world ages and it should be considered a blessing. <\/p><p>To meet the healthcare needs of our elderly population across Trinidad and Tobago, we inaugurated the Geriatric Society of Trinidad and Tobago in October 2023. Considering and making policies and changes in our health and social care system as we age is crucial to provide comfort and enjoyment in our later years. No matter where we come from, irrespective of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, a good rapport between doctors and patients is fundamental to providing high-quality healthcare.<\/p><p>Our healthcare professionals are obligated in providing specialized care and service to our older adults. We aim to enhance the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults by focusing on their physical, psychological, and social well-being. Our goal is to provide health and supportive care without compromise to all older adults in the nation&#8217;s community, enabling them to lead active and happy lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09e668 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f09e668\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c763244 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c763244\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Media links<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d081d39 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d081d39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329653f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"329653f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To visit our events on media, click on the <strong>&#8220;Click Here&#8221;<\/strong> link below.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsday.co.tt\/2023\/11\/03\/geriatric-society-of-trinidad-and-tobago-launched\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: GSTT Launch &amp; Honorees-2023.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/otp.tt\/meeting-with-the-geriatric-society-of-trinidad-and-tobago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: Meeting <span data-huuid=\"13890058048999644662\">Her Excellency<\/span> the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago-2024.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/geriatric-society-wants-end-to-elder-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CNC3Television\/videos\/the-geriatric-society-of-tt-is-hosting-an-event-to-mark-world-elder-abuse-awaren\/511186727911639\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8P6hlJCdw1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsday.co.tt\/2024\/10\/02\/helping-older-adults-lead-active-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: T<i>he United Nations International Day of Older Persons<\/i>-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsday.co.tt\/2025\/03\/11\/geriatric-society-on-mission-to-transform-elderly-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: GSTT Honorees-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardian.co.tt\/article\/geriatric-society-honours-dookeran-alfonso-for-contributions-to-tt-6.2.2127272.1c74241780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: GSTT Honorees-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsday.co.tt\/2024\/10\/18\/geriatric-society-honours-winston-dookeran-carl-alfonso-for-dedication-to-trinidad-tobago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: GSTT Honorees-2024<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/lavanyakumari-thondavada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: Plant distribution in a Mother\u2019s Day celebration in 2025.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardian.co.tt\/news\/mohit-vows-crackdown-on-elder-abuse-6.2.2333047.f230ff9b65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day-2025.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gapio.in\/gapio-members-honours-list-february-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here:<\/a> GAPIO Honour<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardian.co.tt\/article\/geriatric-society-spreads-christmas-cheer-to-elderly-homes-6.2.2476262.7ed22fb2df\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a>: Geriatric Society\u00a0 Christmas cheer to elderly homes &#8211; 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