American Geriatrics Society

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Jason Falvey

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. #AGSProud

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YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Jessica Lee

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. #AGSProud

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Have you registered yet for the VIRTUAL #AGSCoCareHELP Pre-Conference on April 28? Learn more about #deliriumprevention while connecting and engaging with our incredible AGS CoCare: HELP community! shorturl.at/7yLBk #AGS26

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Brienne Miner

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. #AGSProud

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There is less than one month left to save with #AGS26 Early Registration rates, so don’t wait!

Register by February 28th to get the biggest savings available: meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration

The recorded AGS webinar on coding and payment updates for 2026 under Medicare that took effect on January 1 is now available on Geriatrics Care Online.

Learn about the changes finalized for 2026 with the webinar recording and PowerPoint slides, here: geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbstr...

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Matthew Growdon

Hear from Dr. Matthew Growdon about how he is improving the care of older adults by improving the quality and safety of prescribing with federal funding. #agsproud youtube.com/shorts/SH1-J...

The AGS Quick Guide to Diabetes Management in Older Adults is now available on geriatricscareonline.org and via the AGS mobile app–FREE for AGS members!

This resource provides a 5-step framework to support effective diabetes management for older adults: geriatricscareonline.org/commonlogin/

Geriatric patients awaiting medical admission frequently receive care in emergency department (ED) hallways.

This study assesses whether prolonged ED hallway exposure is associated with incident delirium and severe agitation in older adults and older persons living with dementia. Read it here:

Become an AGS Vaccine Ambassador and help improve vaccination rates among older adults.

Ambassadors receive access to AGS Vaccine Initiative tools, ongoing education, and a virtual community to connect with peers working toward the same goal. Learn more: vaccines.agscocare.org/vaccine_amba...

The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering: Considerations When Benzodiazepine Risks Outweigh Benefits is available now!

Access the full Guideline along with other tools to support its implementation, here: www.asam.org/quality-care...

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Mary Bonnet

Hear from Dr. Mary Bonnet about how she is improving the care of older adults in our communities through education with federal funding. #AGSProud youtu.be/yfpIW34bgGI?...

Applications for the Emerging Leaders in Aging Scholar Program 2026-2027 cohort are due February 2.

This national leadership development program helps train interprofessional leaders focused on the health and well-being of older adults. Learn more: www.tideswellucsf.org

#AGS26 Early Bird Registration is open! Connect with leaders in geriatrics, explore cutting-edge research, and gain practical insights to advance care for older adults - all without leaving your home.

Join us virtually at #AGS26 and register here: meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration

Link to the JAGS article “Rehab and Death: Improving End-of-Life Care for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Beneficiaries.” #medsky agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

📬 The AGS Q4 newsletter is heading to your mailbox! Can’t wait? The digital edition is already live on the AGS website.

Take a moment to look back on 2025 with us—read it here: www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...

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The AGS is excited to announce that the third R13 Bedside-to-Bench conference in the three-part series, “Optimizing Resilience,” will be held in Bethesda, MD from March 3 to March 4, 2026.

Learn more and apply to attend by Monday, December 22: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KG36LQS

The countdown to #AGS26 starts now! Early bird registration is officially open - don't miss your chance to save and be part of the premier event for geriatrics health professionals. Register today: meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Marquita Lewis

Hear from Dr. Marquita Lewis about how she is improving care coordination for older rural cancer survivors with federal funding. #agsproud

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Marquita Lewis

Hear from Dr. Marquita Lewis about how she is improving care coordination for older rural cancer survivors with federal funding. #AGSProud

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Support the Health in Aging Foundation and help older adults stay healthy, independent, and informed.

Your gift makes it possible for us to provide free, expert-developed resources on health topics, safe medication use, and tools for navigating care. account.americangeriatrics.org/donatenow?ai...

Explore the AGS Online Curriculum on Alzheimer’s Disease: New Technologies and Treatments. This self-paced resource supports health professionals navigating the rapidly evolving field of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care.

AGS members have free access on geriatricscareonline.org.

On #GivingTuesday, help us help older adults and caregivers. Donate to the AGS Health in Aging Foundation today.

Your donation helps provide vital education and supports the next generation of geriatrics health professionals.

Make a difference today! ow.ly/YrIt50XANix

DEADLINES APPROACHING: 2026 Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions and Awardee Nominations are due on Tuesday, December 2nd.

Read more about AGS Awards at www.americangeriatrics.org/about-us/awa... and visit meeting.americangeriatrics.org/submissions/... to submit an abstract.

Have you explored the new AGS/ADGAP Virtual Mentoring Program? We’re here to help you grow your network based on your goals, specialty, and interests.

Build meaningful connections, enhance your skills, and strengthen the geriatrics community: mentorship.americangeriatrics.org

YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria®

The AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults Mobile App has recently been updated to include Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications.

Hear what experts have to say about the new Alternatives List in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGG...

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#AGS26 will be here soon! The deadline to submit your research abstracts and award applications for the 2026 AGS Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting is Tuesday, Dec 2nd.

Register for the AGS annual meeting, apply for an award, and submit your abstract here: meeting.americangeriatrics.org

GUIDE and Beyond: Strategies for Comprehensive Dementia Care Integration Summary of steps.

Delighted to share this new @agsjournal.bsky.social article, on which I had the pleasure of being a co-author: "GUIDE and Beyond: Strategies for Comprehensive Dementia Care Integration" agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#Alzheimers #dementia #HCBS #geriatrics #GeriSky #MedSky

The AGS is proud to announce the launch of the AGS Online Curriculum on Alzheimer’s Disease: New Technologies and Treatments, a comprehensive resource designed for health professionals navigating Alzheimer’s care.

Free to AGS members and available on geriatricscareonline.org!

Elevate your geriatrics game with the GRS12 — the latest Geriatrics Review Syllabus from the American Geriatrics Society!

GRS12 is perfect for clinicians, educators & lifelong learners. Check it out here: geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbstr...