Named in honor of two pillars of geriatrics who advanced clinical leadership and health scholarship for more than two decades, this new distinction from the AGS will support emerging clinician-investigators beginning in 2017 New Thomas & Catherine Yoshikawa Award from @AmerGeriatrics celebrates legacy of scientific achievement in #geriatrics http://ow.ly/UQkO3007ghA For More Info: Dan Trucil 212-308-1414, ext….More»
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BREAKING: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 Passes U.S. Senate
Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act has passed the U.S. Senate and will now be sent to President Obama for his signature, ending a long gap in affirming important programs serving older adults For More Information: Dan Trucil 212-308-1414, ext. 329 dtrucil@americangeriatrics.org NEW YORK (April 8, 2016)–Representing nearly 6,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the…More»
Expanded AGS Beers Criteria Offer New Guidance, Tools for Safer Medication Use Among Older Adults
Reflecting expert review of 6,700 studies, updates to the AGS Beers Criteria—one of the American Geriatrics Society’s most frequently cited references—will enhance care quality as a platform for considering the risks and benefits of certain medications
More»Advance Care Planning Codes Championed by AGS, Other Advocates Included in 2016 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Coverage of Advance Care Planning (ACP) is key to ensuring person-centered care for all Medicare beneficiaries
More»Free Guide from AGS and AARP Helps Older Chinese Americans Understand and Manage Health During National Minority Health Month
Media Contact: Dan Trucil 212-308-1414 ext. 329 dtrucil@americangeriatrics.org Download American Geriatrics Society and AARP’s free guide, “Chinese American Older Adults: A Guide to Managing Your Health” in English and Chinese at AARP.org/AAPI and
The “biggest night in Hollywood” was a big night for health awareness, too—find out why!
“I’m so happy, I’m thrilled actually, that we were able to hopefully shine a light on Alzheimer’s disease…I like stories about real people, and real relationships, and real families, and that’s what I respond to, and [Still Alice] had all of those things in it. It’s about a real issue.” – Julianne Moore The Oscars…More»