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The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of more than 6,000 health professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life for all of us as we age.

Early registration for   ends tomorrow! Register today for discounted rates to the year’s premier educational event in g...
02/27/2026

Early registration for ends tomorrow!

Register today for discounted rates to the year’s premier educational event in geriatrics and exclusive access to a pre-annual meeting interactive workshop on March 18th! https://ow.ly/9lJi50Yh4Ig

Hear from Dr. Jason Falvey about how he is improving the care of older adults with his federally funded research which i...
02/24/2026

Hear from Dr. Jason Falvey about how he is improving the care of older adults with his federally funded research which is focused on those who are recovering from catastrophic injuries.

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Register for the AGS Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting by February 28th and save! In addition to saving money, early reg...
02/20/2026

Register for the AGS Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting by February 28th and save!

In addition to saving money, early registrants will also be able to attend an exclusive pre-annual meeting interactive workshop on March 18th entitled “Elevating Geriatric Education through Game Based Learning and Technology-Enhanced Strategies.” https://meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration

Asia is home to more than half of the global population with Dementia. This study addresses barriers and facilitators to...
02/19/2026

Asia is home to more than half of the global population with Dementia.

This study addresses barriers and facilitators to implementing a palliative approach to dementia in Asian countries. Read it here:

The End of Life With Dementia in Asian Countries: Barriers, Facilitators and a Research Agenda for Advancing a Palliative Approach. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70283

Hear from Dr. Jessica Lee whose federally funded research focuses on evaluating the impact of an exercise program delive...
02/17/2026

Hear from Dr. Jessica Lee whose federally funded research focuses on evaluating the impact of an exercise program delivered through Meals on Wheels on frailty in older adults.

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Have you registered yet for the VIRTUAL   Pre-Conference on April 28? Join us to learn more about   while having the opp...
02/13/2026

Have you registered yet for the VIRTUAL Pre-Conference on April 28?

Join us to learn more about while having the opportunity to connect and engage with our incredible AGS CoCare: HELP community! https://shorturl.at/7yLBk NIDUS - Network for Investigation of Delirium - United Scientists The American Delirium Society

Save the date for the latest AGS Fellows-In-Training Section webinar, Medicare and Billing Basics Plus Making the Most o...
02/11/2026

Save the date for the latest AGS Fellows-In-Training Section webinar, Medicare and Billing Basics Plus Making the Most of AGS26, happening on Thursday, February 26 at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT.

Welcome to all trainees, this webinar will feature an expert overview of key Medicare updates and billing basics by Rebecca Masutani, MD; as well as trainee-focused resources for making the most of the virtual annual meeting platform from Ryan Chippendale, MD. https://myagsonline.americangeriatrics.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=c8b5d622-f4b0-4523-9ab2-019bebf51dee&CommunityKey=4098d030-5541-4168-a1c6-ff47b7fbc01f&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar

Hear from Dr. Brienne Miner about how she is improving the care of older adults with her federally funded research on th...
02/10/2026

Hear from Dr. Brienne Miner about how she is improving the care of older adults with her federally funded research on the evaluation and treatment of sleep disturbances.

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02/09/2026

Last week, the AGS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on revising the existing geriatrics specialty measure set for the 2027 Performance Year of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Our recommendations focused on ensuring that the proposed geriatrics measure set best addresses the unique healthcare needs of older adults and reflects the quality metrics that we believe are most important for measuring care for all of us as we age. Read our comments here:

02/04/2026

Have you signed up to be included in the Geriatrics Healthcare Professional Directory? The HIAF Geriatrics Healthcare Professional Referral service helps connect older adults and caregivers with healthcare professionals near them.

The listing is made up of AGS members who opt-in to participate – so if you have not yet done so, please log in to your AGS Membership Profile and select "Opt into Geriatrics Healthcare Professional Directory" today! https://account.americangeriatrics.org/NC__Login?startURL=%2F

02/02/2026

Did you miss our end of the year sale? Not to worry! AGS members can still get 20% off any print or app purchase of Geriatrics at Your Fingertips when you order at GeriatricsCareOnline.org through February 6th! That is 20% off - in addition to your AGS member discount!

Discount is automatically applied for AGS members at checkout, no code needed. Order yours today! https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SBSnC4xVzxUBBO8mt7cnH4smrr

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The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Our nearly 6,000 members include geriatricians, geriatric nurses, social workers, family practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and internists.

We provide leadership to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy.