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Research Presented at #AGS25 Focuses on the Impact of Aging on Resilience, the Association of Family Caregiver Distress on Care Outcomes, and Geriatric Syndromes in Hospitalized Older Adults

  • From resilience in aging to the impact of caregiver distress, & geriatric syndromes in hospitals, #geriatrics research is shaping the future of aging care. Don’t miss this year’s Plenary Paper session at #AGS25. https://ow.ly/N8t050VoRLo

New York (March 26, 2025) – Researchers presenting at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS25), taking place May 8–10 (pre-conference day on May 7), represent the leading voices in geriatrics scholarship. Selected from a highly competitive pool of 1198 submissions, this year’s presenters will showcase innovative research aimed at advancing the health and well-being of older adults. The distinguished speakers featured in the #AGS25 Plenary Paper Session (Thursday, May 8, 9:30–10:15 am CT) will highlight the wide-ranging impact of geriatrics research, demonstrating its critical role in shaping the future of caring for all of us as we age.
 

Age-Related Declines in Physical Resilience and Mitochondria in C57BL/6J Mice (presented by Saurav Saha, PhD)

AGS Congratulates New Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Members

New York (March 13, 2025) – Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced the results of its recent AGS Board and Nominating Committee elections.

The AGS Board and Nominating Committee are comprised of geriatrics health professional members of the AGS who are committed to improving health, independence and quality of life for all of us as we age. AGS members elected the following geriatrics health professionals:

Alison Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF, AGS President-Elect

AGS Releases Comprehensive Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS)

  • @AmerGeriatrics released the Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS) – a vital resource designed to enrich the knowledge and practices of nursing staff and educators who care for older adults in assisted living communities. https://ow.ly/sf8h50SRgGs 

 New York, NY (August 5, 2024) - The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) proudly announces the release of the Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS), a vital resource designed to enrich the knowledge and practices of nurses and other members of the health care team working in assisted living communities as well as teaching providers who will work in these communities. This digital syllabus is a collaborative effort by leading geriatrics and assisted living experts, featuring 50 chapters divided into six key sections: Assisted Living Setting, Management and Leadership, Approach to the Patient and Philosophies of Care, Syndromes, Psychological Health, and Diseases and Disorders.

AGS Member, George Kuchel, Appointed to Serve on ACIP

  • AGS member, George Kuchel, has been appointed to serve as a member expert for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - https://ow.ly/yFfI50StIv5

The American Geriatrics Society extends its warmest congratulations to ADGAP President George Kuchel, MD, CM, FRCP on his appointment as a member expert of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ACIP develops recommendations on the safe use of vaccines in the United States. 

American Geriatrics Society Welcomes Mark A. Supiano, MD, AGSF as New President at 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting

  • AGS @AmerGeriatrics welcomes Mark Supiano, MD, AGSF as its new President at the 2024 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS24) https://ow.ly/HA1b50RylbM 

New York (May 7, 2024) — Mark A. Supiano, MD, AGSF will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the 2024 AGS Annual Scientific meeting which is taking place virtually May 9-11, 2024 (pre-conference days May 7-8).

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