American Geriatrics Society

Wrap up 2024 with a gift of support! Together, we can make 2025 brighter for all older adults. Make a donation here: https://ow.ly/YIw850Qmpz7

Each year, millions of older adults go to emergency departments for an injury. While treatment guidelines exist, the evidence for quality improvement is limited. This scoping review sought to identify hospital-based geriatric-centered interventions that improve care for older adults admitted to trauma services. Read it here:

It’s not too late to make your tax-deductible donation to the AGS Health in Aging Foundation for 2024! Your gift will help us: • Educate older adults and caregivers • Support aspiring health professionals • Recognize present advances and achievements powering better care Donate here: https://ow.ly/YIw850Qmpz7

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you—our members, partners, and friends. Your dedication to advancing the care of older adults inspires everything we do. From all of us at the American Geriatrics Society, Happy Holidays!

Make the Most of Your Dollars with the AGS Year-End Sale: Save 20% site-wide on GeriatricsCareOnline.org Take 20% off all AGS publications through 1/2/2025 when you order through GeriatricsCareOnline.org. This discount is in addition to reduced member pricing and is reflected automatically to items in your shopping cart. Offer cannot be combined with bulk order discounts.

AGS has updated its position statement on making medical treatment decisions for unrepresented older adults. Developed by the AGS Ethics Committee, this statement offers essential guidance on navigating care and decision-making for unrepresented older adults, an issue that's becoming more pressing as our population ages. Making these decisions is challenging but critical to ensuring compassionate and ethical care. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVbRy2tG

Leisure activities offer numerous health benefits for older adults, yet limited research has explored how changes in these activities impact health outcomes. This Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) study aimed to examine the relationship between changes in leisure activities, functional disability, and subsequent all-cause mortality. Read it here:

Join us in Chicago this May at the 2025 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting! Earn continuing education credits, connect with colleagues, and discover the latest innovations in research, education, clinical practice, and policy across the many disciplines within the field of geriatrics. Take advantage of discounted registration fees and register today- https://lnkd.in/gK_kyzd

Protecting your health as you age starts with reliable information. The AGS Health In Aging Foundation’s public education materials provide comprehensive, up-to-date vaccine resources tailored for older adults. Explore the latest guidance and tips on vaccines for RSV, shingles, COVID-19, and more, here: Vaccinations for Older Adults | HealthInAging.org

AGS recently published its updated position statement on making medical treatment decisions for unrepresented older adults in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS). This position statement, developed by the AGS Ethics Committee, provides an update to the 2017 statement and offers new guidance on care and decision-making for unrepresented older adults. Making medical decisions on behalf of unrepresented older adults is exceptionally challenging and, given demographic trends, is likely to become increasingly common in the years ahead. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eVbRy2tG