Rehabilitation Science and Technology for Elderly
Organised by Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
March 13th - 15th, 2020 | Venue: Dr TMA Pai Halls, MAHE, Manipal

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India, the world’s second most populous country, has experienced a dramatic demographic transition in the past 50 years, entailing almost a tripling of the population over the age of 60 years. According to Population Census 2011 there are nearly 104 million elderly persons (aged 60 years or above) in India; 53 million females and 51 million males. With ever increasing elderly population, the burden of dysfunction and disability is high. The solution lies in tapping the science and technology and translating it to health research and services. Hence this conference focuses on the various health issues of the elderly that could be addressed through rehabilitation science and technology. Experts in the field across the globe will come together to share their knowledge and lay down a path for rehabilitation science and technology for elderly in India. Health professions dealing with elderly shall greatly benefit from the sessions of the conference

About MCHP
Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal is the first full-fledged and largest Health Professions College in India! It was carved out of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (the flagship institution of the MAHE) in 1999 to train health professionals of high caliber, and deliver high quality services and contribute to holistic healthcare of patients. With the support of Kasturba Medical College and 2500 bedded Kasturba Hospital, the college to provides excellent theoretical and practical training of courses it offers. MCHP also prides in its presence at Mangalore and Bangalore campuses for a selected few courses. The strategic location of MCHP offers an intellectually stimulating environment coupled with rich cultural, social sporting and harmonious life. MCHP is the pioneer in the field of research in health professions with various grants and high quality publications. The faculty are trained and focused towards research and innovation.

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Manipal College of Health Professions
Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal – 576 104,
Udupi, Karnataka , India