APTA Geriatrics

APTA Geriatrics Vision: Embracing aging and empowering adults to move, engage, and live well.

Mission: Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to optimize the experience of aging.

We are proud to recognize the following APTA Geriatrics members who recently won 2026 APTA Honors and Awards. Congratula...
06/05/2026

We are proud to recognize the following APTA Geriatrics members who recently won 2026 APTA Honors and Awards. Congratulations!

Burba, Rachel - Mary McMillan Scholarship SPTA
Chirigliano, Emiliano - Access & Opportunity - SPT
Flores, Ann M. – FAPTA
Foster, Jeremy M. - Lucy Blair Service Award
Goel, Paras - Societal Impact Award and Henry O and Florence Kendall Award
Hadley, Brooke - Access & Opportunity - SPTA
Mangione, Kathleen K. - Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen
Mesibov, Matthew - Lucy Blair Service Award
Perron, Aimee E. - Lucy Blair Service Award
Reilly, Kaleb - Mary McMillan Scholarship SPT
Robertson, Kaegan - Outstanding ST Scholarship PTA
Sinacore, David R. - Helen J. Hislop Award
Smith, Joshua W. - Federal Gvt. Affairs Leadership
Xie, Zepei - Mary McMillan Scholarship SPT

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.Osteoporosis can develop silently over time, but healthy habits like ...
05/15/2026

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.

Osteoporosis can develop silently over time, but healthy habits like staying active, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, and talking with your healthcare provider about bone health can make a big difference.

Take time this month to learn the risks, support prevention, and encourage loved ones to prioritize their bone health.

Spots are limited for the remaining 2026 CEEAA® cohorts. San Antonio | Annville | Des Moines | Louisville If you want to...
05/12/2026

Spots are limited for the remaining 2026 CEEAA® cohorts.

San Antonio | Annville | Des Moines | Louisville

If you want to improve exercise dosing and progression, treat aging patients with confidence and deliver measurable outcomes, secure your spot today.

Register for the program built for you: https://aptageriatrics.org/ceeaa/

The demand for exercise expertise in aging adults is growing and expectations are higher than ever. The CEEAA® credentia...
05/04/2026

The demand for exercise expertise in aging adults is growing and expectations are higher than ever.

The CEEAA® credential equips you to deliver:
- Targeted, evidence-based exercise prescription
- Functional, outcome-driven care
- Confident clinical decision-making

Sign up for one of the upcoming cohorts:
Mesa, AZ – May 29–31
San Antonio, TX – June 26–28
Annville, PA – July 17–19
Des Moines, IA – August 7–9
Louisville, KY – October 23–25

Invest in yourself and your career growth.
Register now: https://aptageriatrics.org/ceeaa/

CEEAA is built for PTs committed to improving outcomes for aging adults. 5 online modules 3-day in-person lab 32.9 conta...
04/29/2026

CEEAA is built for PTs committed to improving outcomes for aging adults.

5 online modules
3-day in-person lab
32.9 contact hours
CEEAA® Credential

Learn more at: https://aptageriatrics.org/ceeaa/

04/21/2026

Today, over 250 PTs, PTAs, and students are heading to Capitol Hill to advocate for policies that advance payment and strengthen our profession. 🏛️

🚨 If you missed the chance to join us in D.C. this year, you can still help support APTA Capitol Hill Day efforts from home!

Visit the APTA Patient Action Center now, where you can send a letter to your member of Congress to amplify our collective voice. 📣

🔗 Take action now: https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/APTA/Campaigns/136633/Respond

Now offered in 5 cities nationwide. Where will you earn your CEEAA® in 2026? Mesa, AZ San Antonio, TX Annville, PA Des M...
04/20/2026

Now offered in 5 cities nationwide. Where will you earn your CEEAA® in 2026?

Mesa, AZ
San Antonio, TX
Annville, PA
Des Moines, IA
Louisville, KY

Hybrid learning + hands-on labs = immediate clinical impact. Register today at: https://aptageriatrics.org/ceeaa/

Final call! Registration for the 2026 Balance & Falls Professional Credential is closing TODAY, Friday 4/17 (3:00pm CT)....
04/17/2026

Final call! Registration for the 2026 Balance & Falls Professional Credential is closing TODAY, Friday 4/17 (3:00pm CT). Register today: https://aptageriatrics.thinkific.com/courses/2026-balance-fall-prevention-professional-credential-Missouri

Earn 42 Contact Hours while learning how to:
• Perform advanced balance assessments
• Deliver multi-factorial fall prevention
• Connect patients to evidence-based programs
• Earn formal recognition in balance care

Member: $1,135 | Non-member: $1,340
St. Louis, MO | May 1–3 & October 3–4

The 2026 Balance & Falls Credential is approaching capacity. Don’t miss your chance for  hands-on, applied experience fe...
04/15/2026

The 2026 Balance & Falls Credential is approaching capacity. Don’t miss your chance for
hands-on, applied experience featuring:

• Skills checks + portfolio work
• Two in-person capstone weekends
• 42 Contact Hours

This program is built for clinicians who want measurable outcomes. If advancing your practice is on your 2026 plan, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Secure your spot: https://aptageriatrics.thinkific.com/courses/2026-balance-fall-prevention-professional-credential-Missouri

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7780 Elmwood Avenue, STE 130
Middleton, WI
53562

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