Section of Geriatric Medicine
The Section of Geriatric Medicine aims to improve the care and treatment of older people, through research into common conditions of old age and specialist training for those involved in their care, including medical students.
We work closely with NHS geriatricians in Cardiff and throughout Wales and our approach is collaborative and multidisplinary.
We are based in the Academic Centre at University Hospital Llandough, with a sub-department in North Wales.
Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital
Research
The research interests of the Section are broad ranging from clinical and health services research to laboratory based studies.
Special research interests within Geriatric Medicine include:
- Ageing Brain - The Department of Geriatric Medicine has a very active interest in mental health and the neurology of old age.
- Biological Gerontology - The pharmacology of ageing is the major interest of the department.
- Bone Research - The Bone Research Unit was set up in 1994 and has established itself as the largest and most successful unit in Wales.
- Healthcare Delivery - The department both co-ordinates and participates in a number of international research studies and is always keen to extend it’s collaborative links in both national and international research.
MSc in Ageing, Health & Disease
The programme can be studied full-time or part-time and aims to provide students with opportunities to develop broad-based knowledge and skills in the area of ageing, health and disease by offering high-quality, integrated, multidisciplinary education in this field. Training in research design and techniques is also given.
This course offers an opportunity for health and social care professionals to explore the complex health and social needs of older people living in today’s society. On completion, students will have developed the knowledge base and competencies required to provide high quality health and social care for older people. The MSc in Ageing, Health and Disease was awarded a grant by the Welsh Assembly Government in view of its innovative and multidisciplinary nature.
The Memory Team
The Section’s Memory Team is a joint endeavour with the Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. The Team brings the Section’s expertise directly into the community, providing clinics and nursing and psychology support care for patients with memory problems. The Memory Team is based at the Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital.