The Disability Counseling and Coordination Unit at Istanbul Gelişim University will host an event titled “We’re Getting Older—But How Are We Aging? Independent Living, Home Health Care, and Preserving Quality of Life for Older Adults and People with Disabilities” with the aim of supporting independent living for older adults and people with disabilities, addressing the contribution of home health care to quality of life, and raising awareness about healthy aging.
The event will address approaches to preserving individuals’ independence during the aging process, supporting activities of daily living, ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities effectively benefit from home health care services, and improving quality of life.
It will also focus on the roles of families, caregivers, and the community in helping individuals lead lives that are as independent, safe, and fulfilling as possible.
Ayşe Şengel, a specialist nurse and founder of “Bir Adım Sağlık,” will speak at the event and share her knowledge and experience on the topic with participants.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue: K Block, Tashkent Auditorium
Speaker: Specialist Nurse Ayşe Şengel
Organizer: Disability Counseling and Coordination Unit
Our event aims to contribute to raising awareness about practices that support independent living, access to healthcare, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.
We invite all our academic and administrative staff, as well as our students, to attend our event