Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council, the 13th Senior Citizens Services Forum will be held on October XNUMX, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in the Service of the Elderly”, at Al Jawaher Hall for Conferences and Events. According to Maha Al Ali, Director of Government Communication at the Department, the “Senior Citizens Services Forum” will highlight the recent transformations in the concept of aging and explore ways to develop community services to support the elderly in light of the rapid developments in the fields of technology and innovation. Al Ali said that the forum comes as part of the Sharjah government’s efforts to support the elderly and its commitment to the “Sharjah, an Age-Friendly City” initiative, which seeks to create a sustainable environment that meets the needs of the elderly. Noting that it is an occasion where a group of experts in the fields of healthcare, technology and economics meet to discuss best practices and challenges related to providing comprehensive and advanced services for the elderly, as the Emirate of Sharjah is a leading model in providing integrated services for the elderly, and therefore this forum comes within the emirate's efforts to enhance its position in this field by discussing the latest trends supporting active and sustainable aging. The forum also reflects Sharjah's commitment to providing an integrated urban and social environment that enables the elderly to participate effectively in society, which is in line with the forum's objectives in enhancing the status of the elderly as a vital part of society. The Director of Government Communication stated that the forum will focus on the impact of technological developments and medical innovations in improving the quality of life of the elderly, including reviewing artificial intelligence technologies and how to integrate them into their daily lives to enhance their independence and provide more effective self-care. In addition, the importance of maintaining physical and mental health through physical activity, nutrition, and mental exercises will be highlighted, in addition to discussing the best practices, policies and current government programs. As for its objectives, they lie in exchanging visions and experiences on the concepts, practices and applications of artificial intelligence in serving the elderly, addressing the latest scientific findings in artificial intelligence applications, as well as enhancing artificial intelligence practices to confront social changes and support the quality of life of the elderly in light of the rapid developments and changing lifestyles. The forum will be attended by guests specializing in elderly care, and the forum will review pioneering experiences from around the world in applying smart practices in the lives of the elderly.
