Dear Reader!

Eleven papers covering various aspects of geriatrics and gerontology can be found in the 42nd regular issue of Hungarian Gerontology 2023. Three of the papers - one on senior care in the Philippines, one on the AGE Barometer's critical analysis, and our editorial board member Katalin Papp's presentation of the HOMeAge international project from the perspective of the reference group of older people -were published in English.

Among the Hungarian contributions, several deal with the psychological aspects of ageing. For those interested, I recommend the papers of Anna Ferwagner and Lilla Kegyes.

The issue includes a health science piece titled "Skincare for the elderly and massage," as well as several investigations with a social science focus. Mónika Fontanini presented and analysed the Italian dementia plan and dementia-friendly initiatives, while Dalma Tóth provided an insightful publication of what it means to age in cyberspace. The notion of elder abuse is presented in a paper, and the risk of poverty among seniors and those living on a low pension is examined in another analysis.  

We would also like to draw the attention of the reader to our Conference to be held in 2024, the call for which is already available on the University of Debrecen Conference and Events website. We are looking forward to welcoming you as a speaker or participant at the International Scientific Conference on Gerontology Days 2024 on 10 October in Hungarian and on the International Conference Day on 11 October in English!   You can register for our Conference on the website. As in 2023, we hope to organise our 2024 Conference as an accredited professional meeting (in the social and health field).

On behalf of the Editorial Board:

László Patyán Editor-in-Chief