David Oliver is the current President of the BGS, clinical vice-president of the Royal College of Physicians, and a consultant in geriatrics and acute general medicine at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. He tweets @mancunianmedic
I am delighted that October 1st sees the International Day of Older Persons and looking forward to all the activity that should go with it – in local communities, in public services and charities and in mainstream and social media. I also welcome the themes this year – highlighting and tackling ageism and celebrating older people. Continue reading