The “National Sustainable Healthy Aging Symposium” held at Near East University revealed the potential of artificial intelligence applications in elderly care.
Developing technologies and artificial intelligence have the potential to play a significant role in improving access to healthcare for the aging population. The Near East University Faculty of Nursing discussed the role of artificial intelligence in elderly care at the “National Sustainable Healthy Aging Symposium” held at the Irfan Günsel Congress Center.
The symposium brought together scientists who are experts in their fields and featured many presentations focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector and elderly care. The symposium, which saw intense participation, covered topics such as “What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Healthcare Field”, “Use of Artificial Intelligence in Elderly Health”, “Multidisciplinary Approach in Elderly Health”, and “Effects of Age Discrimination on Mental Health”.
The opening speeches of the symposium were made by Near East University Faculty of Nursing Dean Prof. Dr. Ümran Dal Yılmaz, Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Totur Dikmen and artificial intelligence-based academician Ai. Prof. DUX. At the end of the symposium, certificates of appreciation were presented to the participants.
The role of technology in the care of the aging population was discussed!
The speakers at the symposium shared important topics in their fields with the attendees. Dr. İlker Gelişen addressed the potential usage areas of artificial intelligence in the field of healthcare in his speech titled “What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcare.” Prof. Dr. Ümran Dal Yılmaz explained how technology can bring innovation to the healthcare of elderly individuals with the title of “Artificial Intelligence in Geriatric Care.” Following Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülten Sucu Dağ, who emphasized the contributions of artificial intelligence in surgical processes with the title of “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Elderly Surgery,” Dr. Ayşe Aydındoğmuş made a presentation on examples of artificial intelligence applications for geriatric individuals in the TRNC. In addition, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hoca explained the importance of technology in geriatric care under the title of “Technology and Artificial Intelligence Supported Approach”; Assoc. Tuba Yerlikaya shared how artificial intelligence offers a solution in preventing the risk of falling in the elderly with the title of “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fall Risk Management in the Elderly”. Finally; Social Service Specialist Gizem Güney Ercantan discussed the effects of artificial intelligence on the rights of the elderly in her presentation titled “Elderly Rights and Artificial Intelligence”; Dr. Gülcem Sala Razı discussed the negative effects of discrimination in old age on mental health by speaking on “The Effects of Age Discrimination on Mental Health”. At the end of the symposium, participants gained an important perspective on the future by addressing the opportunities and challenges technology offers in the care of the aging population.
Artificial intelligence is the most powerful tool that can address the challenges of aging
Stating that Elderly Week is of great importance in terms of creating social awareness, Prof. Dr. Ümran Dal Yılmaz said, “It is necessary to create more awareness and remind people about old age and elderly health.” Stating that artificial intelligence enables the creation of personalized care plans according to the special needs of elderly individuals, Prof. Dr. Ümran Dal Yılmaz also underlined that the integration of artificial intelligence-based education applications into elderly care has great potential in increasing the quality of care. Stating that factors such as the increase in education and income levels, changes in nutritional habits, the importance of exercise and the control of infectious diseases lead to an extension of life expectancy, Prof. Dr. Ümran Dal Yılmaz said, “The increase in the elderly population in Turkey and the TRNC necessitates the diversification of health services provided to the elderly.”
Stating that technologies such as smart algorithms, robotic systems, data analytics and machine learning play a major role in improving elderly care and making their lives easier, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Totur Dikmen said, “Artificial intelligence offers new tools to strengthen the social ties of the elderly, support their mental health and help them maintain their independent lives.”
In his opening speech, academic Ai. Prof. Dux, who developed artificial intelligence based on the Near East University, said, “Aging is not only a biological process, but also a phenomenon that affects the economic and social structure of societies.” Stating that artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can provide solutions to the challenges of aging, Ai. Prof. Dux said, “These technologies have great potential in terms of increasing access to health services and improving the quality of life of elderly individuals.”
