News/Press Releases

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics released their findings from the AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative in @AGSJournal. Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70770

New York, NY (October 28, 2026) – Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released a paper in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society detailing findings from the AGS Older Adults Vaccine (AGS OAV) Initiative (https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70770).  

The American Geriatrics Society launched the Older Adults Vaccine Initiative (AGS OAV Initiative) in 2021, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under a five-year financial assistance award to the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) called Specialty Societies Advancing Older Adult Immunization (SSAAI). 

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics released a new position statement on generative AI in the care of older adults in @AGSJournal. Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70566

New York, NY (July 21, 2026) – Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released a first of its kind position statement on generative AI (GenAI) in the care of older adults.

It is the first geriatrics-focused framework to address the ethical, clinical, and systems-level implications of GenAI in the care of older adults, translating foundational geriatrics principles into actionable guidance for clinical use, health system governance, and technology development. AGS established a writing group to develop this new position paper to ensure that the adoption of AI improves person-centered, equitable, and age-friendly care, rather than undermining it. 

The new statement includes recommendations on the ethical use of AI, clinical integration and oversight, transparency and documentation, privacy protections, and governance across the AI lifecycle. It is essential to note that GenAI does not replace clinical judgment and relational care and must be integrated with care for responsible use in the care of older adults. 

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics released an updated position statement on advancing healthcare of LGBTQI+ Older Adults in @AGSJournal. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70470

New York, NY (June 16, 2026) – Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released an updated position statement on advancing the healthcare of lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and more (LGBTQI+) older adults. In an effort to support progress on eliminating discrimination against LGBTQI+ older adults in healthcare and supporting integration of evidence-based approaches to caring for these older adults across care settings, AGS established a writing group to update and build upon the 2015 position statement.

The updated position statement includes recommendations on inclusive education, policy reform, and focused research such as standardized training for all healthcare staff, with specialized instruction for clinicians caring for LGBTQI+ older adults; maintaining nondiscriminatory measures and supporting chosen families in caregiving in policies; and advancing sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection and investigating mechanisms that drive disparities and facilitate health promotion.

• AGS welcomes Alison A. Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF as its new President at the 2026 Virtual AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26) https://bit.ly/48snAi5 

New York (April 27, 2026) — Alison A. Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF, will begin her term as President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the upcoming 2026 AGS Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place April 30 – May 2, 2026 (pre-conference day: April 29). Dr. Moore, a respected clinician-scientist, educator and administrator, has dedicated her career to advancing the health and well-being of older adults, with particular expertise in older adults and the use of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances. Her other clinical interests include technology, health equity, aging, and HIV. She has been an active member of AGS since 1994, serving in numerous leadership roles. 

New York (April 24, 2026)—Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that Debra Saliba, MD, MPH, AGSF and Alex Smith, MD, MS, MPH will succeed Joseph G. Ouslander, MD, AGSF as editors-in-chief of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) beginning in July 2026. Dr. Saliba, a past president of the Society, has served on the JAGS editorial board since 2016 and as Executive Editor since 2022. Dr. Smith joined the editorial board in 2017 and has served as Executive Editor since 2021. Together, they will be taking the reins of the leading academic journal dedicated to the care we all need as we age. Dr. Ouslander will remain active with the journal, serving as Editor-in-Chief emeritus.

“Drs. Saliba and Smith were unanimously chosen as Co-Editors-in-Chief by the AGS Board of Directors,” noted AGS President Paul Mulhaussen, MD, AGSF. “As a team, Drs. Saliba and Smith bring an extraordinary depth of expertise and deep knowledge of the research landscape. They have already made significant contributions to JAGS, and we look forward to their leadership as JAGS evolves to meet changes in the publishing environment while continuing to publish impactful articles that are changing the landscape of how we age.”

• @AmerGeriatrics welcomes its newest class of fellows — a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. https://bit.ly/3QipD25 

New York (April 23, 2026) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will be recognizing 24 AGS members who have been awarded AGS Fellowship over the past year during the AGS Business meeting at the 2026 Virtual AGS Annual Scientific Meeting which is taking place virtually from April 30 - May 2 (pre-conference days: Monday, April 27th - Wednesday, April 29th). This distinction recognizes AGS members for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. 

"These AGS Fellows represent the heart of our Society’s mission," said AGS President Dr. Paul Mulhausen, MD, MHS, FACP, AGSF. "Each of these members has made meaningful contributions that strengthen our field and help ensure older adults receive the highest quality of care. Through their scholarship, advocacy, and clinical excellence, they continue to advance the care of older adults and shape the future of geriatrics."

Hailing from across the United States, the new fellows recognized at the 2026 AGS Annual Meeting are:

• Chidinma O. Aniemeke, MD, AGSF

• @AmerGeriatrics Honors Expert & Emerging #Geriatrics Leaders at #AGS26 https://bit.ly/488bURw 

New York (April 20, 2026) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. This year’s award recipients include 18 leaders representing the breadth of medical disciplines championing care for us all as we age. 
 

AGS/ADGAP Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator of the Year

• Linda Ferrie

Arti Hurria Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in Internal Medicine who are focused on the Care of Older Adults

• Dr. Todd P. Semla, Clinical Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine to present Henderson State-of-the-Art lecture during @AmerGeriatrics’ #AGS26 Annual Scientific Meeting with a focus on progress in pharmacotherapy for older adults through both a historical and futuristic lens. https://bit.ly/4tsIN3N 

New York, NY (April 17, 2026) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is honored to announce that Todd P. Semla, MS, PharmD, FCCP, AGSF will be delivering this year’s Henderson State of the Art lecture, which will take place on Thursday, April 30th, during the AGS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting which is being held virtually. 

Dr. Semla has more than 40 years of experience in the study and application of medication use in older adults. His career has been dedicated to leading the advancement of safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmacotherapy, as well as educating pharmacists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, social workers, and other professionals who comprise today’s geriatrics care teams. 

• At #AGS26, Dr. Ariel Green to receive the Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Outstanding Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award and deliver lecture on “Aligning Medications with What Matters Most: Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Person-Centered Deprescribing.” https://bit.ly/41ZnGtM 

New York (April 13, 2026) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation (HiAF) announced that the 2026 Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation will be awarded to Dr. Ariel Green MD, MPH, PhD, AGSF, Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University.

The award will be presented on Friday, May 1st during the AGS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), April 30th – May 2nd (pre-conference days April 27th -29th).  At the conference (which is being offered virtually), Dr. Green will deliver a lecture on “Aligning Medications with What Matters Most: Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Person-Centered Deprescribing.”

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics names Linda Ferrie as the first ever recipient of the AGS/ADGAP Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator of the Year Award #AGS26 https://bit.ly/4c1MWFE 

New York, NY (April 10, 2026)—Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) named Linda Ferrie as the recipient of the AGS/ADGAP Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator of the Year Award. This award recognizes individuals who have actively participated in developing geriatrics medical education initiatives, while they manage their primary responsibility of coordinating a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at their institution. The AGS will present the award to Ms. Ferrie, Education Program Coordinator for the Mayo Clinic Geriatric Medicine Fellowship in Rochester, Minnesota, during the AGS 2026 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), held Thursday, April 30th – Saturday, May 2nd with pre-conference days April 27th-April 29th.