In the modern world, there is a global trend of population aging. In this context, medical activities aimed at maintaining health and promoting active longevity among the elderly are becoming increasingly relevant. As part of its service to society, the Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company “Semey Medical University” conducts outreach focused on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, aligned with current trends in science and medical practice, and based on the needs of the population. The university has been a participant in the public project “Silver University” for the past five years, providing education for elderly and senior citizens on maintaining physical, mental, and social health and well-being, particularly in the context of high risks of social isolation following retirement and its associated challenges.
On May 22, 2025, the Department of General Medical Practice of Semey, under the leadership of Head of Department, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor A.A. Dyussupova, visited the Center for the Provision of Special Social Services and Active Longevity No. 3 in the city of Semey. The event was organized by the department’s staff: M.S. Kazymov, Zh.O. Temirtassova, S.M. Adilgozhina, O.A. Yurkovskaya, N.A. Balashkevich, and F.K. Muratova. Students from the 5th and 6th year of the “General Medicine” program also took part in the event.
During the meeting, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Acting Professor M.S. Kazymov emphasized the importance of a preventive and integrated approach to working with elderly patients and highlighted the need for active participation by both patients and their families to achieve successful outcomes from medical and preventive measures. Following this, department assistant N.A. Balashkevich introduced the audience to the role of psychosomatic factors in the development of chronic non-communicable diseases and discussed methods for managing them. The presentation was delivered in an interactive format, involving the audience and concluding with a meditation session based on Raja Yoga techniques. The friendly atmosphere and mutual trust helped establish a positive mood among all participants—another step toward an active and joyful old age.
