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Long-Term Care Days
Torun Long-Term Care Days (TDOD) is the most important and the biggest educational event in Poland devoted to long-term care organized by European Long-Term Care Centre by TZMO SA. It includes:
- International Long-Term Care Conference for managers of long-term care institutions, carers, therapists, rehabilitation specialists and nurses
- workshops
We invite You to Torun on 18-20 September 2012 to the 15th International Long-Term Care Conference the topic of which is
"Responsible care of dependent people".
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How it began?
The first Long-Term Care Conference was organized 1998 – at a time when long-term care in this country was in its infancy and there were not any examples that professional care could follow.
There was an urgent need for education and exchange of experiences between professionals – both practitioners and representatives of various authorities involved in the formation of a new field of medical care and services.
The conference enabled the long-term care environment to establish cooperation with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, medical staff and university staff. Thanks to that the participants of the conference could present various concepts of the development of long-term care in our country. This event marked the beginning of a series of regular meetings aimed at preparing the personnel and the discussion around the Polish model of long-term care standards of service provided.
How it developed?
In the first Conference about 100 people took part. Since those days the number of participants has increased tenfold and now exceeds 1000 guests every year. Since 2003, the Conference has been an international educational event, which every year draws to Torun professionals from all over Europe. The conference and symposium participants can listen to the lectures of professionals on the subject of the latest solutions in the long-term care as well as of problems to overcome.
Where do the participants come from?
The participants come from many different countries including Germany, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and from the Netherlands.
Who do we cooperate with?
From the beginning the National Consultant in Nursing Chronically Ill and Disabled People – Elżbieta Szwałkiewicz and the President of the Polish Society of Gerontology – prof. Piotr Błędowski supports Torun Long-Term Care Days on its merits. Prof. Piotr Błędowski is also the Chairperson of Science Committee of the Conference. In 2010 the European Association for Directors of Residential Care Homes for the Elderly (E.D.E.) joined the group of the supportive Partners.
Where do we meet?
Every year Torun Long-Term Care Days take place in Torun – the headquarters of TZMO SA and one of the most beautiful Polish cities. It is located in the heart of Poland which is often referred to as a country linking East and West. This makes it an ideal place for dialogue on the European issues. Above the educational benefits of visiting Torun and taking part in Torun Long-Term Care Days there are more other reasons to come to this marvelous city. In your free time you can visit the old town to feel the unique atmosphere of this city and delight in the taste of famous Torun’s gingerbread. The gothic Old Town, which kept a lot of medieval monuments, was entered on UNESCO’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage list. The stunning view on the night panorama of Torun is also on the list of Seven Wonders of Poland.
More about Torun: www.visittorun.pl
When will the next Torun Long-Term Care Days take place?
18th -20th September 2012
How to register?
If you would like to take part in the next Torun Long-Term Care Days please contact us via E-mail: ecod@tzmo.com.pl
More about history of Long-Term Care Days
Long-Term Care Days 2010
Long-Term Care Days 2009
Long-Term Care Days 2008
Long-Term Care Days 2007
Long-Term Care Days 2006
