MELBOURNE, Australia / International Federation On Ageing / May 26, 2010
During the 10th Global Conference of International Federation on Ageing (IFA) held here earlier this month, the IFA President, Ms Irene Hoskins, announced Dr. Joel Sadavoy of Toronto, Canada as 2010 recipient of the IFA President's Award for outstanding contribution in the field of ageing.
“As a geriatric psychiatrist Joel has held many prominent positions serving academic hospitals and leading universities. He is the founder of the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry, and the past President of the International Psychogeriatric Association to name just a few of his many appointments,” said Ms Hoskins.
Ms Hoskins added, “In the last two decades Joel has devoted time and energy in research, as well as in education and program development. It has had a direct impact on mental health care for older people elders across Canada and around the world. The IFA is proud to honour Dr. Joel Sadavoy for his distinguished achievement in Geriatric Psychiatry and Community Health in the support of vulnerable and marginalised older people.”
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