The American Geriatrics Society

09/18/2026

This fall, help us prevent falls! Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21st-25th.

Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. Learn simple steps you can take to help reduce fall risk, from reviewing medications and improving home safety to staying active and maintaining strength and balance.

Read our Health in Aging tip sheet for practical fall prevention tips and join the conversation using :

Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries in older adults that can lead to hospitalization, nursing home admission, and even death among older people. The chance of falling increases as we get older. If you are an older adult or you care for an older person, follow the steps below to prevent ser...

09/18/2026

Medical Students – Interested in Geriatrics? Hear directly from trainees about their Residency/Fellowship thru the Med-Geri Pathway: https://vimeo.com/1208115589?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

This is "Informational Webinar: Combined Med-Geri Pathway (June 24. 2026)" by American Geriatrics Society on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/16/2026

Today, 63 million Americans, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults, are family caregivers, a 45% jump since 2015.

Three decades of National Alliance for Caregiving research and advocacy helped change that. Learn more about NAC's 30 years of impact: https://www.caregiving.org/about/history/

09/14/2026

The AGS Beers Criteria made its primetime debut earlier this year in HBO's The Pitt.

Discover how The Pitt is highlighting the importance of quality care for older adults and how the show may help raise awareness and interest in the field with this Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - JAGS commentary:

The Pitt, the Beers Criteria, and a Long-Overdue Prime-Time Moment for Geriatric Medicine. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70689

09/11/2026

The AGS Q1 newsletter is on the way to your mailbox! In the meantime, catch up on the latest AGS news and read the digital issue here: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/publications-tools/current-ags-newsletter

09/10/2026

The AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool is the most comprehensive and up-to-date benchmarking tool for AGS geriatrician members. Members can use this tool to compare themselves and their practice to their peers, track key metrics, and leverage those insights to negotiate, grow, and stay competitive. Complete the survey today at https://tinyurl.com/AGSADGAPBenchmarkingTool.

AGS will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, October 27, 3-4pm ET to review:
• Key metrics through the interactive benchmarking data tool
• Examples of how you can use the geriatrics-specific data
• A snapshot of recent data
• How to complete the 2026 AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Survey

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__q949cq9QOCVTrJWkjl5AQ #/registration

09/08/2026

There’s still time to register! Join the Geriatric Models of Care Collaborative Quarterly Meeting happening tomorrow, September 9th, from 3-4 pm ET!

These quarterly webinars feature new research in geriatrics care and provide the opportunity to learn about different geriatric models of care to address the needs of complex older adults. Register for Wednesday, 9/9 and future meetings:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Geriatrics Models of Care Collaborative. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

09/04/2026

Medical Students – Interested in Geriatrics?

Apply for the Med-Geri Pathway for Residency/Fellowship. Learn more about the 20 programs available here: https://ow.ly/zUKS50T3pz2

The following programs have a Combined Med-Geri Pathway in Internal Medicine available under the AIRE initiative, with a few pathways also offering Family Medicine programs.

09/03/2026

AGS Member Alert: Exclusive Promotion Now Available!

AGS members who purchase the Geriatrics Care At Your Fingertips® (GAYF®) Mobile App by September 13th will automatically save 30%.

This exclusive member discount is only available on GeriatricsCareOnline.org.

Now is your time to be sure that GAYF® is always at your fingertips! Get the GAYF® Mobile App today for convenient access anytime, anywhere!

09/02/2026

AGS is seeking nominations for passionate leaders to serve on the AGS Board and help shape the future of the Society and the field of geriatrics. Board members provide fiduciary oversight of AGS and work closely with the CEO and staff to guide the Society and advance strategic priorities.

Learn more about the AGS Board Positions and submit your nominations by October 1st: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/.../nominate-board-member