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SECOND ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE 2026

SYNDROMES AND SYMPTOMS IN
GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE CARE

PHI Specialized Hospital for Geriatric and Palliative Medicine “13 November” – Skopje

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SECOND ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

13 and 14 November 2026, Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje

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About the Conference

SECOND ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

It is our great honor and pleasure to invite you to the second scientific conference organized by the Public Health Institution Specialized Hospital for Geriatric and Palliative Medicine “13 Noemvri - Skopje”

The conference will be held under the motto:

SYNDROMES AND SYMPTOMS IN GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE CARE

This year, the Conference is dedicated to the effective management of leading syndromes and symptoms in geriatric and palliative patients. Striving for complete and integrated care, with this event we want to unite doctors from different specialties, whose interests overlap with geriatrics and palliative care, and of course psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists and nurses who are an integral part of the team.
Your presence and active participation by sharing your knowledge and experiences will make an exceptional contribution to the successful realization of this scientific meeting.
The conference is being realized in full cooperation with the Macedonian Society for Geriatric Medicine and the Palliative Care Association of the Republic of Macedonia.
The event will be held on November 13 and 14, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Skopje.
Warmest regards



Prim. Dr. Lence Neloska, M.Sc.
President of the Scientific Board


Instructions for Preparing an Abstract and E-Poster
Here you can view and download the recommendations and guidelines for the proper preparation and submission of an abstract and e-poster for participation in the conference, as well as the e-poster template.

Deadline for submission of abstracts and papers for publication – 19.10.2026.

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13–14

November 2026

VENUE
HOTEL DoubleTree by Hilton in Skopje
17 ASNOM blvd., 1000 Skopje,Macedoniа
skopje_info@hilton.com

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Macedonian and English

EVALUATION AND CONFIRMATION ON PARTICIPATION.
Participation at the congress will be awarded in accordance with the policy of the Doctor’s Chamber of Macedonia and Macedonian Medical Association.

OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION OF PARTICIPANTS
All registered participants with a paid registration fee will receive official accreditations, which they must wear at all venues of the congress professional and social program.

REGISTRATION FEES
Physicians 60 € + 18% VAT
Residents 50 € + 18% VAT
Health care workers and nurses 40 € + 18% VAT
Pensioners and students 30 € + 18% VAT


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PROGRAMME

DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje
11:00 - 12:00
REGISTRATION
12:00 - 12:30

Poster presentation
Chair: Prof. Dr. Katerina Damevska, Prof. Dr. Anita Arsova

12:30 - 13:30

Session I: Teamwork – the foundation of our practice
Chair: Prim. Dr. Lazo Jordanovski, Jordanco Josifov, Valentina Goricanec

Dementia as a Sociological Phenomenon, social worker Jordancho Josifov (Macedonia)


Mental health in palliative and geriatric patients: From Recognition of Psychological Symptoms to Multidisciplinary Intervention, psychologist Blagoja Lekoski (Macedonia)


The Nurse – a link Between the Patient and the Multidisciplinary Team, graduate nurse Vesna Popov, graduate nurse Katerina Mitrovska (Macedonia)


Communication and Teamwork as a foundation of high-quality nursing care for geriatric patients.
graduate nurse Valentina Goricanec, graduate nurse Daniela Damjanoska Todorovska, graduate nurse Katerina Lazareva (Macedonia)


From Syndrome to Functionality: A Modern Physiotherapy Approach and Teamwork in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine,
physiotherapist Jovica Pecanoski (Macedonia)

13:30 - 14:30

SYMPOSIUM CANDAVIA

High-intensity pulsed magnetic stimulation: a new way to treat urinary incontinence in women, Prim. Dr. Lenche Neloska

14:30 - 15:00
COFFEE BREAK
15:00 - 16:30

Sesion II: Varia
Chair: Ass. Prof. Milenko Kostov, Dr. Ksenija Arbanas Kovačevic, Dr. Milan Risteski

Preventive Medicine in Geriatrics, Dr. Emin Taşkiran (Turkey)


Sarcopenia, Malnutrition and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Early Detection in Primary Care within the DEPtoOLD Project,
Dr. Ksenija Arbanas Kovačevic (Croatia)


Hearing Impairment in Geriatric Population, Assist. Prof. Dr. Bekir Büyükçelik (Turkey)


Conservative treatment of hronic subdural haemathomas with corticosteroids in geriatric patients,
Ass. prof. Milenko Kostov (Macedonia)


Mechanisms of tumor cachexia, Dr.Milan Risteski (Macedonia)

16:30 - 17:00
COFFEE BREAK
17:00 - 17:45

SYMPOSIUM TOSAMA

Vivamel - The Power of Medical Chestnut Honey in Wound Healing, Dijana Trajchevska Smilkovski

17:45 - 18:30

Sesion III: The role of the primary care physician in geriatrics and palliative care
Chair: Dr. Biljana Petkovska Ognjanova, Dr. Benjamin Kamberi, Dr. Dragan Gjorgievski

The role of the primary care physician in early detection of depression and cognitive disorders in geriatric patients,
Dr. Kircho Stojchevski (Macedonia)


The primary care physician in person-centered palliative care, Dr. Benjamin Kamberi (Macedonia)


The primary care physician in comprehensive care of geriatric patients using the ICOPE tool,
Dr. Tatjana Blazevska (Macedonia)


Communication of the primary care physician with the family and the patient at the end of life,
Dr. Irena Nikolova

18:30 - 19:30

SYMPOSIUM ALKALOID

Alkaloid's Role in Cardiology, Dr. Biljana Petreska-Zovic

19:30

Gala opening of the Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION
09:00 - 10:15

Session I: General principles in pain treatment
Chair: Dr. Lidija Pavleska, Prof. Dr. Katarina Stavric, Ass. Prof. Aleksandar Gjoreski

Treatment of cancer pain: A modern approach to palliative medicine,
Ass. Prof. Lidija Veterovska Miljkovic (Macedonia)


Neuropathic cancer pain – challenges and treatment,
Dr. Lidija Pavleska (Macedonia)


Contemporary Interventional Pain Management in the Elderly:Minimally Invasive Strategies for a Vulnerable Population,
Ass. Prof. Aleksandar Gjoreski, Ass. Prof. Darko Sazdov (Macedonia)


Challenges in managing cancer pain in primary care, Dr. Katerina Kovačević (Macedonia)

10:15 - 10:45
COFFEE BREAK
10:45 - 11:30

SYMPOSIUM NUTRICIA

Impact of imflammation and malnutrition on pressure ulcer's healing proces in geriatric and palliative care
Prim. Dr. Lenche Neloska

11:30 - 12:45

Session II: Symptom control in palliative medicine
Chair: Prof. Dr. Emilija Atanasovska, Dr. Joe El Khoury

Dyspnea and terminal respiratory congestion Dr. Joe El Khoury (France)


Calming the Storm:Etiology and tretment of nausea and vomiting,
Dr. Jakimovska Jovanka, (Macedonia)


Assessment and treatment of anorexia and cachexia in palliative care,
Dr. Dima Ilieska (Macedonia)


Off-label use of medications in palliative care.
Prof. Dr. Emilija Atanasovska (Macedonia)


12:45 - 13:45

SYMPOSIUM Lohmann & Rauscher NMK LTD

Negative Pressure Therapy: Challenges, Solutions and Results,
Assoc Prof. Bisera Nikolovska

Diagnostics, approach and treatment of chronic and acute leg wounds of arterial and venous origin,
PhD Sashko Nikolov

13:45 - 14:45

LUNCH

14:45 - 15:45

Session III: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES – patient-centered approach
Chair: Dr. Biljana Petreska-Zovic, Prof. Dr. Marija Vavlukis, Prof. Dr. Nathalie Van der Velde

Frailty and Sarcopenia: Preserving Function and Independence,
Dr. Biljana Petreska-Zovic (Macedonia)


Multimorbidity: The Art of Balancing Guidelines and Quality of Life,
Prof. Dr. Marija Vavlukis (Macedonia)


Plypharmacy management - charting the path to optimized therapy,
Clinical pharmacist Natasha Zdraveska (Macedonia)


Falls and Fracture Prevention: Translating Guidelines into Clinical Practice,
Prof. Dr. Nathalie Van der Velde (Netherland)


15:45 - 16:15
COFFEE BREAK
16:15 - 17:30

Session IV: Geriatric Syndromes – patient-centered approach
Chair: Dr. Pavlinka Milosavljevic, Prof. Dr. Nenad Bogdanovic, Dr. Marija Sekovska

Urinary Incontinence :more than urolgical problem Clinical Challenges and Modern Management,
Dr. Marija Sekovska (Macedonia)


Mobility and Balance Impairment (Motor Deficits – Spectrum),
Dr. Pavlinka Milosavljevic (Macedonia)


Delirium, Prim. Dr. Lazo Jordanovski (Macedonia)


Neurodegenerative diseases in older age,
Prof. Dr. Nenad Bogdanovic (Sweden)

17:30 - 17:45

Impact of Albumin and Amino Acids Replacement Therapy, and Protein-Rich Nutrition on Pressure Ulcer Healing in Malnourished Geriatric and Palliative Patients,
Prim. D-r Lenche Neloska (Macedonia)

             

CLOSING OF THE CONFERENCE

             

POSTER SECTION

As part of the scientific program, a poster section will be organized where all authors will have the opportunity to present their work and answer questions from colleagues. The best scientific and professional work exhibited in the poster section will be awarded by the Scientific and Organizational Committee. The posters will be displayed during the conference in electronic form, on the electronic panels provided for this purpose.

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