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10/31/2025
We have focused our advocacy action this week on the urgent need to restore the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP, an essential program that provides food and nutrition benefits to low-income families, including older adults, is at risk due to the government shutdown. Starting November 1st, food assistance will not be available to more than 42 million Americans (1 in 8 households) who rely on these benefits absent swift action from Congress and the Administration.
Click Here to Make Your Calls Now! For more ideas on how to support those in your community who will be hardest hit by the cessation of SNAP benefits, visit From the Science Classroom by Science Whiz Liz.
The AGS is proud to announce the launch of the AGS Online Curriculum on Alzheimer’s Disease: New Technologies and Treatments, a comprehensive educational resource designed for health professionals navigating the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care.
This self-paced curriculum features 8 modules, each including:
- A self-directed presentation slide set
- An audio companion highlighting key takeaways
An essential resource to deepen your knowledge and help guide conversations with patients and care partners!
Free to AGS members and available on GeriatricsCareOnline.org!
The AGS/ADGAP Making the Business Case for Geriatrics Toolkit, a compendium of case studies with proven strategies and communication tools to support members in making the business case for geriatrics at their own institutions, is available on Geriatrics Care Online exclusively to AGS and ADGAP members. Developed by ADGAP members, each case study includes strategies and tools used to make the case for a new program/idea or expansion of an existing service.
We are still accepting submissions for the Toolkit! If you have a made the business case for a new program/idea or expansion of an existing service at your institution and would be interested in contributing to the Toolkit, please complete this form to provide background information. The information you submit will not be shared beyond the Workgroup that is reviewing submissions until we have discussed the next steps in the process with you. Learn more about the Making the Business Case for Geriatrics Project here.
Thirteen leading health professionals were recently awarded AGS Fellowship - a distinction that recognizes AGS members for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. These AGS fellows include:
- Chidinma Aniemeke, MD, AGSF
- Mallory McClester Brown, MD, AGSF
- Sumathi Devarajan, MD, CMD, AGSF
- Jorge Isaac Peña Garcia, MD, FACP, AGSF
- Noelle Marie Javier, MD, AGSF
- Ibiyo Lawrence, MD, FACP, AGSF
- Lee Lindquist, MD MPH MBA CMD, AGSF
- Melissa Kah Poh Loh, MD, AGSF
- Regina Marranzini, MD, AGSF
- Veronica Nwagwu, MD, CWSP, AGSF
- Heather Sakely, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, AGSF
- Meera Sheffrin MD, MAS, AGSF
- Gina Upchurch, RPh, MPH, AGSF
Click here to read the latest class's bios and to learn more about fellowship at the AGS.
The Junior Reviewer Program at the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) is designed to bring new, fresh voices to the review process; to train high-quality reviewers, and to continue to build a community of aging scholars. The JAGS Junior Reviewer program is a 2-year program for early-stage junior faculty to participate in the journal review process. The program consists of 5 primary components:
- Mentorship
- Teaching Sessions
- Reviewer Training Materials & Exclusive Online Community
- Feedback on Submitted Reviews
- Gathering during the AGS Annual Meeting.
The application process is easy and is open to early-stage junior faculty in two tracks: Clinician Educator and Clinician Researcher. Deadline to apply has been extended through this weekend! CLICK HERE for more information.
If you have any questions regarding this application or the program, please email egallagher@americangeriatrics.org
As part of our process to review and update the AGS Beers Criteria®, AGS is seeking your input on the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. If you’ve used the Beers Criteria in your clinical practice, research, teaching, or policy work, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey here. The survey will close on Friday, October 31st. All responses will remain anonymous.
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) just released their updated guideline that assists nursing homes in the US with infection prevention and control programs and practices. The AGS endorsed the updated resource "Multisociety Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Homes" and other endorsing organizations were the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Society (PALTmed). Congratulations to AGS member and lead author Lona Mody, MD, MSC on the release.
| Special Interest Group | Date & Time | Link to Join |
Faith Religiosity, Spirituality, and Aging | Wednesday, November 5th 3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89730209250?pwd=8GBb4kJveUMIdnHYA38vR0DAj4ebSs.1 |
Submit an Abstract
You are invited to submit an abstract of original research for presentation as a paper or poster at the 2026 Virtual AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
Abstracts are solicited in the following categories:
- Case Series & Case Studies
- Clinical Innovation
- Clinical Trials
- Epidemiology
- Ethics & Qualitative Research
- Geriatric Bioscience
- Geriatric Education
- Geriatric Medicine in Other Specialties
- Geriatric Syndromes
- Health Services & Policy Research
- Neurologic & Behavioral Science
- Quality Measurement & Quality Improvement
The abstract submission deadline is December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern time.
To submit an abstract, visit the AGS abstract submission site: https://ags2026.abstractcentral.com.
Call for Award Nominations
The AGS is seeking nominations for national awards that recognize individuals whose outstanding work in geriatric education, research, and clinical practice contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare for older people.
For more information regarding the submission and nomination process, visit the AGS annual meeting website at https://meeting.americangeriatrics.org/submissions. The submission deadline for awards is December 2, 2025.
Award applications are available on MyAGSOnline. Please note, you must be signed into your AGS account in order to submit an application. For login or password assistance, please contact membership@americangeriatrics.org. If you are not a member and do not have an account, you can create one here.
Volunteer to be an Abstract Reviewer
The AGS Research Committee invites you to help shape the the 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting by volunteering to review research abstracts in your area of expertise! The success of the peer review process depends on the willingness of qualified reviewers to share their time and expertise.
To become an Abstract Reviewer, you must meet the criteria listed below, submit a biosketch (NIH- style, 5 pages maximum) and complete the short application form at this link to identify your areas of expertise and the abstract submission category you wish to review. The deadline to apply as an abstract reviewer for the AGS 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting is November 28th.
Abstract Reviewer Criteria:
- must have first-authored two or more peer-reviewed original manuscripts
- must have advanced degree training (MD, PhD, MPH, PharmD, MS, etc.) or equivalent non-clinical health care degree
If you are accepted as an abstract reviewer, you will be asked to review approximately 40 abstracts in the category (s) noted on your application. The review process will begin December 5, 2025, and all reviews must be completed by January 5, 2026. We are hopeful that you are available to work with us on this very important part of our meeting.
- The IMPACT Collaboratory is accepting applications for projects that evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions embedded within health care systems for people living with dementia and their care partners through November 13th.
- The New York Academy of Medicine is accepting applications for the Jeremiah A. Barondess Fellowship in the Clinical Transaction. through December 13th. The Fellowship will support one fellow with special interest and expertise in medical education related to the elements of the clinical transaction in 2026-2028.
Join Geri-a-FLOAT for their latest webinar, Advocacy 101, on Thursday, November 6th at 3pm ET / 12pm PT for a discussion on cover key advocacy concepts, strategies for communicating with legislators and stakeholders, and practical steps for getting involved in current geriatrics initiatives. View all upcoming Geri-a-FLOAT webinars here.
The National Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Virtual Conference trains and educates healthcare professionals across Advocate Health, as well as multiple other health systems across the country and beyond. This conference is being held virtually on November 7th, 9:00 am – 12:30pm CST / 10:00am - 1:30pm EST.
Have an opportunity or event you'd like to see listed? Email the details to Jennifer Fisher at jfisher@americangeriatrics.org