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The AGS is a society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people.
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New AGS Online Curriculum on Alzheimer’s Disease

This free new resource is designed for health professionals navigating the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care.
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Apply to serve on an AGS Committee!

AGS volunteer leaders are vital to the American Geriatrics Society’s efforts to insure that older adults have access to high-quality, person-centered care.
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Access Phairify's Physician Value Exchange Here

Take advantage of your free and unlimited access to Phairify's online Physician Value Exchange as an exclusive AGS Geriatrician membership benefit.
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Support Health and Aging Today, So We Can All Age Well Tomorrow...

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Save the Date!

The 2026 AGS Virtual Scientific will be taking place April 30 - May 2, 2026.

#AGS26 Abstract and Award Submissions are due December 2, 2025.

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"Geriatricians Leading Innovation: Collaborating to Enhance Care as We Age" Published in JAGS

Explore how geriatrics experts have shaped—and continue to shape—the care of older adults in this newly released article.

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Alternative Treatments to Medications in the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria® Now Available

This latest compendium piece to the AGS Beers Criteria® is now available via the AGS Beers Criteria® app. This updated clinical resource helps identify safer, more appropriate treatment options for older adults.

Health in Aging Advocacy Center

Call your elected officials about reauthorization of the Title VII Geriatrics Workforce Programs, the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Award (GACA) Program.
Authorization of the Title VII geriatrics health professions programs, including the GWEP and GACA Program, expired at the end of September. We need your help to urge your Senators to cosponsor the bipartisan Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 2699) and your Representative, to cosponsor the Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R. 4262).

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Board prep starts here!

Get ready for the Geriatrics Board Exam with the latest edition of the AGS Geriatrics Review Syllabus!

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Health In Aging

A trusted source for up-to-date information created by the AGS Health in Aging Foundation.
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ADGAP

The Association of Directors of Geriatrics Academic Programs (ADGAP) advancing geriatrics academic programs.
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