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1 October 7, 2015 Venue: Aula Medica Erling Persson-hall Registration opens Welcome Address Kerstin Tham, professor, Karolinska Institutet Introduction to Conference Susanne Iwarsson, professor, Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments (CASE), Swedish National Graduate School for Competitive Science on Ageing and Health (SWEAH), Lund University Boo Johansson, professor, AgeCap, University of Gothenburg Laura Fratiglioni, professor, Aging Research Center (ARC), Karolinska Institutet Opening Lecture: The Future of Research Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for Research on Aging and Health Mats Benner, professor, Lund University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Keynote Lecture: Active Ageing Index, A legacy of the 2012 European year for active ageing and solidarity between generations Asghar Zaidi, professor, University of Southampton Coffee Break Keynote Lecture: Ageing: Policy Responses to the Demographic Challenge Martin Knapp, professor, London School of Economics and Political Science

2 Keynote lecture: Ageing and Biological Mechanisms Patrizia Mecocci, professor, University of Perugia Practical Information Dinner Mingle at Aula Medica

3 October 8, 2015 Venue: Folkets Hus Congress Hall A-B Poster Session: PhD Student Posters on Theories of Ageing Parallel Session A1: Gene-Environment Interactions and Lifespan Development (Hall A) Chaired by Ulman Lindenberger, professor, Max Planck Institute for Human Development Fredrik Ullén, professor, Karolinska Institutet Elliot Tucker-Drob, associate professor, University of Texas at Austin Eric Turkheimer, professor, University of Virginia Parallel Session A2: Does Type of Neighborhood Affect Ageing and Health? (Hall B) There is growing awareness in research, policy and practice that the physical and social environment can influence people s ageing and health. But what are the mechanisms associated with such influences. And how should policy and practice respond to neighbourhood and community influences on ageing and health? Chaired by Thomas Scharf, professor, Irish Centre for Social Gerontology Neda Agahi, research associate, Karolinska Institutet Lena Dahlberg, senior lecturer, Dalarna University Charlotte Löfqvist, senior lecturer, Lund University Coffee Break and Poster Session Parallel Session B1: Work, Age and Employment (Hall A) Extending working lives is high on the European political agenda. Which factors contribute to early exit from work and what makes people work longer? How do these factors interact? And what are the consequences for the individuals? Are there differences for different occupational groups and men and women? These questions will guide the session work, age and employment where researchers present and discuss their recent empirical findings and concepts.

4 Chaired by Hans Martin Hasselhorn, professor, Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Maria Albin, associate professor, Lund University Kerstin Wentz, psychologist, University of Gothenburg Parallel Session B2: Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Intervention/Treatment (Hall B) Non pharmacological approaches to diseases and conditions might represent valuable interventions in the elderly. During the session potential pharmacological and non pharmacological approaches to 3 common conditions in the elderly, namely behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), insomnia and pain will be reviewed and compared, with a specific focus on their efficacy, safety and costs. Chaired by Graziano Onder, professor, Universita Cattoloica del Sacro Cuore Bettina Husebø, associate professor, University of Bergen Hugo Lövheim, associate professor, Umeå University Johan Fastbom, professor, Karolinska Institutet Lunch Parallel Session C1: Ageing and Palliative Care (Hall A) Many older people suffer from severe physical, psychoscial or spiritual symptoms and problems in the last years of life. They often receive care that is not corresponding to their needs and preferences. Palliative care has the potential of improving the quality of life and quality of care for older people who suffer from multiple complex problems. And this not only when delivered at the end of life but also when integrated earlier in the disease trajectory. This session on ageing and palliative care provides an overview of palliative care in the broad field of ageing and caring for older people, and will zoom in on dementia, nursing homes, and the spiritual dimensions of palliative care. It aims to inform and discuss with the audience the boundaries of good care for the rising number of older people living with chronic and multiple conditions limiting their functional and cognitive capabilities.

5 Chaired by Lieve Van den Block, professor, Universiteit Brussel & Ghent University Cecilia Håkansson, associate professor, Ersta-Sköndal University College Lucas Morin, research assistant, Karolinska institutet Astrid Norberg, professor emerita, Umeå University Eva Jeppsson Grassman, professor, Linköping University Parallel Session C2: Ageing and Cognitive Capability (Hall B) The session addresses questions and research finding about motivation and behavior change in relation to retirement, cognitive health in older ages as a function of life-style and life-course experiences, and birth cohort effects on late life cognition. Chaired by Boo Johansson, professor, University of Gothenburg Magnus Lindwall, professor, University of Gothenburg Linda Hassing, professor, University of Gothenburg Valgeir Thorvaldsson, associate professor, University of Gothenburg Coffee Break and Poster Session Parallel Session D1: Reserve and Maintenance of Brain and Body (Hall A) Can we prevent cognitive decline, dementia and other aging related disorders? New findings from epidemiological and experimental studies and clinical trials will be discussed and debated from a multidisciplinary perspective. Remaining challenges and future directions will be addressed including the usage of novel technologies to effectively implement research findings into clinical practice and daily life. Chaired by Miia Kivipelto, professor, Karolinska Institutet Parallel Session D2: User participation in research on Ageing and supportive environments (Hall B) In this session, researchers and public relation officers from CASE, AgeCap and Forte will present and problematize research with and about user participation. During a concluding discussion slot the audience will be actively involved using their smart phones to rank challenges in such research.

6 Chaired by Susanne Iwarsson, professor, Lund University Marianne Kylberg, adjunct lecturer, Lund University Oskar Jonsson, postdoctoral researcher, Lund University Erik Skogh, communication officer, Lund University Pia Gudmundsson, researcher, University of Gothenburg Greta Häggblom-Kronlöf, assistant senior lecturer, University of Gothenburg Panel Discussion: The Future of Research on Ageing and Health (Hall A) Moderated by Asghar Zaidi, professor, University of Southampton Final Remarks: Susanne Iwarsson, CASE & SWEAH, Lund University (Hall A) Post Conference Workshop for PhD Students Theories of Ageing October 8, Dinner Mingle at Norra Latin-Ljusgården (by invitation only)

7 October 9, 2015 Venue: Folkets Hus Conference Room Welcome Torbjörn Svensson, associate professor, Lund University Introductory Lecture Thomas Scharf, professor, Irish Centre for Social Gerontology Coffee break Small Group Discussions: Central perspectives, themes and issues identified in the lecture in order to formulate questions or standpoints to raise in the following seminar Discussion: Central Perspectives, Themes and Research Questions on Theories of Ageing Chaired by Torbjörn Svensson, associate professor, Lund University Participating teachers: Tomas Scharf, professor, Irish Centre for Social Gerontology Boo Johansson, professor, University of Gothenburg Susanne Iwarsson, professor, Lund University Gerd Ahlström, professor, Lund University Lunch and Departure