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  Ways to a Better Life in an Ageing Society

With the increasing proportion of the population of age, the world is entering into the ageing society. The life expectancy is increased thanks to the development of treating method while mankind especially the aged are suffering from chronic diseases and mental stress. And the efforts to overcome this situation and move forward to healthy and active later years are made by WHO and European countries. The 2005 ICOM in this ageing society will be the academic pursuit to share and seek the excellent experiences and wisdom of oriental medicine to reduce the health risks and enhance health, physically and mentally and quality of life as well. Therefore, oriental medicine can contribute to the active and healthy life for the ageing population and even young generations ,who are potentially ageing people.