About the American Geriatrics Society

Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the leading clinical society devoted to the care of older adults.  The AGS promotes high quality, comprehensive and accessible care for America’s older population, including those who are chronically ill and disabled.  The organization provides leadership to health care professionals, policy makers and the public by developing, implementing and advocating programs in patient care, research, professional and public education and public policy.

Its members include primary care physicians, geriatricians, geripsychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, and others from the US and around the world who are dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people.

Current major programs and publications of the AGS include:

AGS Newsletter and AGS Website (www.americangeriatrics.org) —Excellent sources of information on Society activities and programs, noteworthy news, public policy issues, career opportunities in geriatrics, and much more.

The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society—Rated #9 in the ISI Science Citation Index for geriatrics publications.

Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging (ALTC)—This peer-reviewed journal presents the highest quality clinical reviews, analysis, and opinions that impact the present and future of long-term care, and is the premier source of information for professionals in the long-term care market.

The Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine—The groundbreaking self-assessment, continuing education program for primary care providers and premier source of clinically relevant information in geriatric medicine, now in its 9th edition.

Geriatrics at Your Fingertips—A comprehensive pocket-sized reference to clinical geriatrics that provides up-to-date, practical information on the evaluation and management of diseases and disorders most common to elderly people.  The 2012 edition is now available on-line and for smart phone or PDA.

The AGS Annual Scientific Meeting—The premier forum for the latest information on clinical geriatrics, research on aging and health problems of older adults, and innovative models in health care delivery as well as teaching in geriatrics.