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December 13, 2007
With the Winter Season Upon Us, American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging Offers Older Adults Life-Saving Tips On Staying Safe in the Cold, Ice and Snow

November 15, 2007
In Time for Holiday Season, American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging Offers Older Adults Advice on Beating the Holiday Blues

October 16, 2007
American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging Publishes Tip Sheet to Help Older Adults Avoid Overmedication and Harmful Drug Reactions

October 11, 2007
For Older Adults, It's Time to Schedule Flu and Other Life-Saving Shots, Advises the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging

September 17, 2007
Preparing an Advance Directive Should Top Your List of New Year's Resolutions, Advises American Geriatrics Society Foundation

September 17, 2007
American Geriatrics Society, NIA and Hartford Foundation "Bedside to Bench" Conference Series Sheds Light on Possible Shared Contributors to Cognitive, Movement and Mood Disorders in Late Life

September 10, 2007
American Geriatrics Society to Serve as Liaison Organization to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

August 2, 2007
Cognitive Impairment Link Found in Popular Medications Condition Seen in Elderly Taking Stomach Acid Medication

July 5, 2007
Exercise in Elderly Proven to Improve Quality of Life New Study Measures Efficacy of Three Fall-intervention Programs

June 27, 2007
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA), Association of Specialty Professors (ASP), and the Atlantic Philanthropies, Support Lifelong Careers in Geriatrics Research

June 6, 2007
25 US Residency Programs to Participate in Newly Expanded American Geriatrics Society/John A. Hartford Foundation Program Aimed at Better Preparing Surgical and Other Specialty Residents to Care for Older Patients

May 10, 2007
American Geriatrics Society Supports Senate and House Bills Addressing the Future of Medicare and Chronic Care; AGS President Todd Semla Testifies at Senate Committee on Aging Hearing

May 7, 2007
American Geriatrics Society, John A. Hartford Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, AGS Foundation for Health in Aging Award Nearly $2 Million for Medical Research to Address Urgent Healthcare Needs of Growing Elderly Population

May 4, 2007
New Edition of Geriatric Nursing Review Syllabus Now Available

May 4, 2007
American Geriatrics Society Honors Long-Term Care Pioneer Nora Gibson and Seattle Times "Growing Older" Columnist Liz Taylor With Awards

May 3, 2007
American Geriatrics Society Names Dr. Todd P. Semla Society President, Appoints New Officers and Elects New Board Members

May 1, 2007
Caring for Mom (and Dad): Mothers' Day Advice, from the American Geriatrics Society, on Avoiding Burnout While Caring For An Older Loved One

May 1, 2007
Videotaping Older Loved One's Home and Sending Tape to Occupational Therapist for Evaluation Can Alert Caregivers to Needed Home Safety Modifications, Finds Pilot Study Presented at American Geriatrics Society's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting

April 30, 2007
Feeling Useful Improves Physical Functioning in Older Adults, Finds Study Presented at American Geriatrics Society's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting

April 27, 2007
Many Older Adults Take Potentially Inappropriate Medications and Use Medication Pillboxes Incorrectly, Find Studies Presented at American Geriatrics Society's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting

April 27, 2007
New 9th Edition of American Geriatrics Society's Acclaimed Geriatrics at Your Fingertips Now Available

April 26, 2007
Video Game Can Help Train Medical Students to Make Effective Home Visits to Older Patients, According to Study Presented at American Geriatrics Society's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting

April 26, 2007
Most Healthcare Professionals Lack Training in Elder Sexuality, Finds Study Presented at American Geriatrics Society's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting

April 17, 2007
$5 Million Grant from John A. Hartford Foundation Allows American Geriatrics Society to Dramatically Expand Highly Successful Program That Trains Residents in Medical Specialties to Meet the Healthcare Needs of the Growing Number of Older Americans

April 2, 2007
The American Geriatrics Society Offers Tips to Seniors for Proper Oral Hygiene

March 28, 2007
American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging Appoints Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, Sharon Brangman, MD, New Board Members

March 22, 2007
AGS Annual Scientific Meeting Highlights Cutting Edge Research On Health In Aging, Hot Legislative Issues Related To The Coming "Age Boom," Care Giving Solutions, Aging Well, And More

February 23, 2007
In Victory for Older Americans, President Bush Signs Measure Restoring Funding for Crucial Geriatrics Training Programs for Healthcare Providers

February 16, 2007
Safety Tips for Seniors Considering Visits to Retail Medical Clinics

February 13, 2007
American Geriatrics Society Working With WolfBlock Public Strategies