Olga Tkacheva, Director of the Russian Scientific Research Center of Pirogov University, spoke at a round table at the International Multimedia Press Center "Russia Today", dedicated to this date.

The discussion focuses on medical care, which allows the elderly to remain independent and active longer. 

"We discussed how to help people stay healthy and interested in life for as long as possible. Moscow really does a lot for the active longevity of its residents. After all, medications alone are not enough for health in old age. We need an environment in which people can move more, learn new things, find like-minded people and feel needed. Moscow has managed to create such an environment,"Olga Tkacheva noted.

During the discussion, Olga Tkacheva spoke about the development of geriatric care in Russia, the training of specialists and research on aging processes. She paid special attention to teaching geriatrics to students of Pirogov University. Today, students can choose an elective cycle dedicated to the specifics of helping elderly patients.

According to the expert, one of the key tasks of modern medicine is to help a person maintain independence, activity and a high quality of life for as long as possible.