The American Geriatrics Society

28/07/2025

Show your commitment to advancing geriatrics by applying for AGS Fellow Status (AGSF). This honor recognizes AGS members for their dedication to the field and active involvement in the Society. Apply by November 15 to join the next cohort of AGS fellows!

EligibilityYou are eligible to apply for AGS Fellow if you are currently an active full member of the AGS and have been a member consecutively for at least 5 years*, have attended at least 3 Annual Meetings and accrue at least 30 points** on the online application.  A Full AGS Member receives the c...

24/07/2025

AGS’s new position statement on telehealth policy for older adults is now available!

The statement includes key recommendations to ensure telehealth is accessible, equitable, and effective for older adults—highlighting the importance of equitable access to technology, improving digital literacy, enhancing caregiver support, and much more.

Read the full statement in JAGS: https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70004

23/07/2025

Recent Innovations in Peer Programs for Socially Isolated Older Adults: Implications for Public Health Emergency Preparedness. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.19614

23/07/2025

The Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria® has just been published in the most recent edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

This new resource is full of common evidence-based alternatives, both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, that are often safer and equally or more effective than the potentially inappropriate medications they can replace. Find it here: https://ow.ly/llx350WubbM

18/07/2025

ICYMI: There’s still time to take advantage of resources. Attendees can access on-demand sessions and submit CME/CE evaluations through August 31.

Didn’t attend? You can still register for access to the full on-demand program: https://meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration

16/07/2025

JAGS Remains Committed to Scientific Principles That Support Better Health and Function for All Older Adults: Disparities, Diversity in Research, and Respectful Discourse. # geriatrics https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.19611

15/07/2025

The Trajectories of Neuromuscular Aging (TRAJECTOR-AGE Clinical Trial): Study Rationale and Methodological Protocol. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70005

11/07/2025

Your voice matters now more than ever. The President’s FY 2026 budget proposes eliminating the GWEPs and GACAs, the only federal programs designed to address the geriatrics workforce gap across disciplines. Call your members of Congress today and urge them to preserve these vital programs: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/action?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f128306%2fRespond

10/07/2025

The AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative’s Online Curriculum offers a self-directed curriculum that allows you to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits.

These modules include information on essential vaccination for older adults, coding guidance, and how to approach vaccine hesitancy. Get started today at vaccines.agscocare.org

02/07/2025

We need YOU to take action now! The Senate has just passed a bill that includes drastic cuts to Medicaid that would impact essential health care and nutrition services for older adults. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Visit our Health in Aging Advocacy Center to easily find your representatives, phone numbers, and talking points. Let’s make sure the needs of older adults are heard, one call at a time.

The Senate has passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which now moves back to the House of Representatives for debate. The bill - approved by the Senate on July 1 - makes drastic cuts to the Medicaid program that would result in an increase...

30/06/2025

Ensuring equitable participation in dementia research is crucial to uncover differences in risk factors, biomarkers, and treatment outcomes among older adults from historically underrepresented groups.

A new Bronx-based study explores how we can build trust and improve inclusion. Read the findings here:

Readiness and Barriers to Participate in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Among Older Adults. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.19568

24/06/2025

Less than one week left to submit your program proposal for the 2026 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting! AGS is seeking innovative, interprofessional proposals that highlight cutting-edge geriatrics topics and promote health equity. Don’t miss the June 30 deadline- submit your proposal today! https://ags2026.abstractcentral.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK_4_9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFtY0pBUWpDOWtObERETEdxAR6Uks2H-wNg1g86AX_33zZBd9Gkq3wWiA4DE3EX1Ne367evT4KDU0GhtHnHsA_aem_Xyc79a-0lD1tKvB8gBne_Q