About Us
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 6,000+ members include geriatricians, geriatrics nurse practitioners, social workers, family practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and internists who are pioneers in advanced-illness care for older individuals, with a focus on championing interprofessional teams, eliciting personal care goals, and treating older people as whole persons. AGS believes in a just society, one where we all are supported by and able to contribute to communities where ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and other forms of bias and discrimination no longer impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for older adults and their caregivers. AGS advocates for policies and programs that support the health, independence, and quality of life of all of us as we age.
The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in clinical care, research, professional and public education, and public policy that can support us all as we age.
Resources
Explore the resources below to learn more about what the American Geriatrics Society has to offer, including a membership discount for attendees, educational products on best practices in geriatric care, and programs to support clinicians in their care of older adults.
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20% off AGS MembershipYou must log in to access content.
Apply today to join the AGS and receive 20% off the membership rate!
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Products Available from the American Geriatrics SocietyYou must log in to access content.
View the array of productions and publications available from the AGS to support the care of older adults. You can choose books and online texts, clinical tools, mobile apps, teaching slides, and more. View the flyer or visit www.GeriatricsCareOnline.org.
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AGS CoCare®: HELPYou must log in to access content.
AGS CoCare®: HELP is a comprehensive program designed to prevent delirium and functional decline for hospitalized older patients, providing institutions the tools and resources to support implementation.
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AGS CoCare®: OrthoYou must log in to access content.
AGS CoCare: Ortho provides you with the tools, resources, education, and support you need to adopt the evidence-based Geriatrics-Orthopedics Co-Management model throughout your health system.
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The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ProgramYou must log in to access content.
The ADC Program, based on the award-winning UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, is designed to help persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their loved ones meet the complex medical, behavioral, and social needs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
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HealthinAgingYou must log in to access content.
Visit HealthinAging.org for all of the American Geriatrics Society's public education resources. Get the information you need on wellness and prevention, medications and older adults, older adult vaccination, and more!
