2008 OPAN/SPARC Annual Conference
Growing Old in Wales: A Showcase of Ageing Research
Mynd yn Hŷn yng Nghymru: Arddangosfa o Waith Ymchwil i Heneiddio

Presentations
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Older People's Commissioner Speech
Ms Ruth Marks, Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Are scientists taking notice of older people and their needs? The case of SPARC
Professor Peter Lansley, Director, SPARC
Morning Carousel:
The roving eye: ageing vision and objects that move
Dr Tom Freemen, Cardiff University
Safer streets and neighbourhoods for older people
Dr Joanna Waters, University of Glamorgan
What makes our cells age?
Dr Terry Davis and Dr Mark Bagley, Cardiff University
Exploring needs, wants and aspirations of older car drivers
Suzette Keith, Middlesex University
Ministerial Speech
Gwenda Thomas, AM, Deputy Minister for Social Services, The Welsh Assembly Government
The Government Perspective
Mr Steve Milsom, Director for Older People and Long Term Care, The Welsh Assembly Government
Going Forward with OPAN
Professor Judith Phillips, Co-director, OPAN
Afternoon Carousel:
Promoting mental well-being at 65+: A systematic review
Dr Gill Windle, Bangor University
OPUS: Older peoples' use of unfamiliar space
Dr Mark del Aguila, Swansea University
Caring for older people: Have the Carers Strategies made a difference?
Dr Diane Seddon, Bangor University
An evaluation of 'Ageing Well' in England and Wales
Professor Joy Merrell, Janice Lewis, and Cathy Taylor, Swansea University
Presentation Summaries for the OPAN Carousel Presenters