AGEINGAZORES2025 - 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON AGEING IN THE AZORES
SUMMARIES
CONDITIONS FOR SUBMITTING ABSTRACTS AND ARTICLES
Submission of abstracts until February 15, 2025
Document written in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French.
- The title should reflect the content of the abstract, clearly indicating the main theme and results of the study. It should be specific enough to inform the reader about the subject of the research, but not excessively long or technical (no more than 150 characters).
- The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
- The abstract should be presented in a single paragraph and follow the structure: Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion and Conclusion.
- Font: Calibri, size 12 Spacing: 1.5 Margins: 3cm on each side. File: Manuscripts in Word format (.doc or .docx)
Up to 5 keywords, separated by semicolons “;”
A template for submitting abstracts is available here.
- Possibility of publishing in the journal RIAGE (international and ISI indexed) https://www.riagejournal.com.
- A declaration of (no) conflict of interest is presented.
- Send abstract in word and pdf format to riage@anges.pt
- The abstract will be published in the event’s book with ISBN, at a cost of €70 (including registration for all authors).
- The full article (which must be submitted by March 31, 2025) will be published in the journal RIAGE by June 2025 for a fee of €120 (includes registration for all authors).
PROGRAM
APRIL 12TH | IN PERSON
08h30 | Opening of the secretariat
09h15 | Musical moment
Senior University – Academia Oeste Meeting of Generations
09h30 | Opening ceremony
Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
Prof. Doctor. Ricardo Pocinho, IPL University Professor, Researcher, President of ANGES
Prof. Dr. Susana Mira Leal, Rector University of the Azores *
Dr. Álamo Meneses, Mayor of Angra do Heroísmo
Dr. Mónica Seidi, Regional Secretary for Health and Social Solidarity of the Regional Government of the Azores *
10h30 |Round Table – Ageing around the world
Dr. Natalina Silva, National Coordinator of the Elderly Health Program in Cape Verde
Prof. Dr. Juan José Fernández Muñoz, Full Professor Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid (Spain)
Dr. Mateus Barbosa Romão, Researcher at the Federal University of São Carlos, (Brazil) *
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ricardo Pocinho, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Researcher, President of ANGES
11h30 | Panel 1 – Is happiness the way or the arrival?
José Júlio Rocha, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Formation, Professor at the Episcopal Seminary of Angra do Heroísmo – Terceira – “Does spirituality have an impact on happiness?”
Dr. Flávia Bessa, Psychologist and Psychotherapist – Terceira – “We have to accept happiness”
Moderator: Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
12h30 | Lunch
13:30 | Panel 2 – When do we become old?
Prof. Dr. Ricardo Pocinho, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Researcher, President of ANGES – “Myths about ageing”
Dr. Bruno Seco, High Performance Mental Trainer and National Coach, Street Soccer World Champion – Aveiro – “Are we getting old? Then SIIIGAAAA!”
Rodrigo Maia da Silva, Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker – Terceira – “But isn’t it good to be old?!”
Moderator: Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
15h15 | Coffee Break
15:30 | Panel 3 – Are old people no longer happy?
Professor Ana Fátima Pereira, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal – “Ageing, happiness and physical activity”
Prof. Dr. Sílvia Silva, Professor, Technical Director and Treasurer of ANGES – “The role of institutions and teams in the happiness of older people”
Paulo Freitas, Animator Santa Casa Misericórdia dos Altares, author – Terceira – “What makes an old man happy?”
Moderator: Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
16h15 |Closing ceremony
Presentation by Tatiana Ourique (RTP Açores presenter)
Dr. Francisco Melo, Professor, Trainer, Auditor and Vice-President of ANGES – “Happiness in institutions: People, Resources and Results”
Award of the gold social merit flag:
Angra do Heroísmo City Council in the person of Dr. Fátima Amorim
Awarding people a gold medal for social merit:
Vasco Pernes | Journalist and Presenter at RTP Açores
Luís Filipe Borges | Screenwriter, TV Presenter, Comedian
Luís Godinho | Photographer, Winner of the “European Photographer of the Year” Award (2023 and 2024) Category: Photojournalism
Prof. Dr. Diniz Borges | University Professor in California and Professor at the Luso-American Coalition *
José Júlio Rocha | Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Formation, Professor at the Episcopal Seminary of Angra do Heroísmo *
Carlos Alberto Moniz | Artist, Presenter, Conductor, Musician and Composer presenting the theme “Hino do envelhecimento ativo” (Anthem of active ageing)
21h00 |Musical moment
José Castelo sings old hits accompanied by João Pedro Soares (Livraria Lar Doce Livro )
*- Requires confirmation.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Scientific Committee
Ricardo Pocinho
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Ana Fernandes
Polytechnic Institute of Beja | Portugal
Ana Vieira
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
André Ramalho
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco | Portugal
Bruno Trindade
ANGES | Portugal
Catarina Mangas
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Cristina Calero
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain
Cristóvão Margarido
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Diogo Mendes
CIEQV – Leiria | Portugal
Diogo Monteiro
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Francisco Campos
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra | Portugal
Jenny Sousa
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
José Luis Cabezas
University of Granada | Spain
José Marques
CICS.NOVA.IPLeiria | Portugal
Juan Antonio Maldonado Molina
University of Granada | Spain
Juan Carlos Pacho
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain
Lisa Tôrres
Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás | Brazil
Leticia Machado
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil
Luís Coelho
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Luiz Sinésio Neto
Federal University of Tocantins | Brazil
Márcio Oliveira
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Margarita Inés Cigarán
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain
Miguel Jacinto
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Mónica Leão da Costa
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Neila Barbosa Osório
Federal University of Tocantins | Brazil
Nuno Amaro
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Paula Godinho
Polytechnic Institute of Beja | Portugal
Pedro Mendes
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco | Portugal
Paulino Rosa
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Raúl Antunes
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Ricardo Pocinho
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Ricardo Vieira
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Rui Santos
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Sílvia Silva
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Susana Custódio
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria |Portugal
Tânia Santos
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria |Portugal
Tássia Fagundes
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Faculty of Education | Brazil
Vânia Loureiro
Polytechnic Institute of Beja | Portugal