We, the participants of the International Conference on Ageing and Health, recognize that:

• · The global population is ageing, both in developing countries as well as in developed countries.
• · There is an inherent gender issue at all levels, putting women at a disadvantage.
• · The majority of people who require health care are the elderly.
• · The current medical education system does not sufficiently cater to the needs of the elderly.

We, as medical students and future physicians, declare:

• · Geriatric education and issues regarding health care for the elderly should be obligatory during medical training
• · More opportunities should be provided for shared education between medical students and other disciplines for a holistic view of elderly health care.

We call upon the international community to:

• · Recognize the role and impact of the elderly and ageing population in socio-economic matters.
• · Promote awareness of a lifestyle leading to physical, social, and mental well-being which are the crucial factors for healthy ageing.
• · Promote and sustain the involvement of the elderly in developing adequate policies regarding their own autonomy and social productivity.
• · Respect and facilitate the lifestyle and needs of the elderly as members of the community.