American Geriatrics Society
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Founded in 1942, 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.
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
Register by February 28th to get the biggest savings available: meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration
January 30, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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
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...
Learn about the changes finalized for 2026 with the webinar recording and PowerPoint slides, here: geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbstr...
Coding Updates for 2026: Focus on Changes for Geriatrics
Coding Updates for 2026: Focus on Changes for Geriatrics
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January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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...
Learn about the changes finalized for 2026 with the webinar recording and PowerPoint slides, here: geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbstr...
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 Importance of Federally Funded Work: Matthew Growdon
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January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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/
This resource provides a 5-step framework to support effective diabetes management for older adults: geriatricscareonline.org/commonlogin/
January 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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/
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:
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:
Prolonged hallway care was found to be associated with an increased risk of delirium and severe agitation in patients living with dementia, but not in our entire cohort of older adults. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Emergency Department Hallways Are Associated With Incident Delirium and Severe Agitation in Older Adults Living With Dementia
Prolonged hallway care was found to be associated with an increased risk of delirium and severe agitation in patients living with dementia, but not in our entire cohort of older adults in our multiva...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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:
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...
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...
January 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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...
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...
Access the full Guideline along with other tools to support its implementation, here: www.asam.org/quality-care...
Benzodiazepine Tapering
ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) will open the public comment period for its Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepi...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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...
Access the full Guideline along with other tools to support its implementation, here: www.asam.org/quality-care...
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?...
The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Mary Bonnet
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January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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
This national leadership development program helps train interprofessional leaders focused on the health and well-being of older adults. Learn more: www.tideswellucsf.org
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The Emerging Leaders in Aging program was founded in 2014
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January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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
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
Join us virtually at #AGS26 and register here: meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
#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
Join us virtually at #AGS26 and register here: meeting.americangeriatrics.org/registration
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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/...
December 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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...
Take a moment to look back on 2025 with us—read it here: www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...
December 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📬 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...
Take a moment to look back on 2025 with us—read it here: www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...
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
Learn more and apply to attend by Monday, December 22: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KG36LQS
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December 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
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
December 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
Hear from Dr. Marquita Lewis about how she is improving care coordination for older rural cancer survivors with federal funding. #agsproud
The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Marquita Lewis
YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society
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December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hear from Dr. Marquita Lewis about how she is improving care coordination for older rural cancer survivors with federal funding. #agsproud
Hear from Dr. Marquita Lewis about how she is improving care coordination for older rural cancer survivors with federal funding. #AGSProud
youtube.com/shorts/VH4We...
youtube.com/shorts/VH4We...
The Importance of Federally Funded Work: Marquita Lewis
YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society
youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hear from Dr. Marquita Lewis about how she is improving care coordination for older rural cancer survivors with federal funding. #AGSProud
youtube.com/shorts/VH4We...
youtube.com/shorts/VH4We...
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...
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...
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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...
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.
AGS members have free access on geriatricscareonline.org.
December 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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.
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
Your donation helps provide vital education and supports the next generation of geriatrics health professionals.
Make a difference today! ow.ly/YrIt50XANix
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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
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.
Read more about AGS Awards at www.americangeriatrics.org/about-us/awa... and visit meeting.americangeriatrics.org/submissions/... to submit an abstract.
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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.
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
Build meaningful connections, enhance your skills, and strengthen the geriatrics community: mentorship.americangeriatrics.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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
Build meaningful connections, enhance your skills, and strengthen the geriatrics community: mentorship.americangeriatrics.org
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...
Hear what experts have to say about the new Alternatives List in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGG...
Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria®
YouTube video by The American Geriatrics Society
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November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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...
Hear what experts have to say about the new Alternatives List in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGG...
#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
Register for the AGS annual meeting, apply for an award, and submit your abstract here: meeting.americangeriatrics.org
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November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#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
Register for the AGS annual meeting, apply for an award, and submit your abstract here: meeting.americangeriatrics.org
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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
#Alzheimers #dementia #HCBS #geriatrics #GeriSky #MedSky
GUIDE and Beyond: Strategies for Comprehensive Dementia Care Integration
Summary of steps.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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
#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!
Free to AGS members and available on geriatricscareonline.org!
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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!
Free to AGS members and available on geriatricscareonline.org!