2021 Press Releases

• At #AGS21, UCSF Expert will offer “Confessions of an Unfocused Researcher” on the road to better care as we age #geriatrics #aging http://ow.ly/1X2D50EfnkG

New York (April 2, 2020)—The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and AGS Health in Aging Foundation celebrates Alexander K. Smith, MD, MS, MPH, a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and one of geriatrics’ most influential researchers and advocates, as the recipient of the 2020/2021 Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation. Dr. Smith will deliver his remarks, “Confessions of an Unfocused Researcher,” at the AGS 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS21) (May 13-15; pre-conference day: May 12).

“Research is the power pushing geriatrics expertise forward, and we need to chart as broad a course as possible because age affects all aspects of life,” said AGS Board Chair Sunny Linnebur, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, BCPS, BCGP. “Dr. Smith’s career is a prime example of casting a wide net to yield promising approaches to the challenges we know, the opportunities we don’t, and the work that can yield solutions for both.”

• Top-line research presentations at #AGS21 to feature insights into the Alzheimer's brain, a new model for predicting the life expectancy of older adults and older adults’ perspectives on gun retirement http://ow.ly/uT5M50EdtUY

New York (March 31, 2021)—Insights into molecular changes in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, a new model for predicting the life expectancy of older adults with multiple chronic diseases and age-related vulnerability, and older adults’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on gun retirement are the subjects of top-line presentations at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS21) (May 13-15, with pre-conference May 12). Research reviewed at the conference’s Plenary Paper Session (May 13, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET) represents geriatrics’ most promising scholarship, drawn from a pool of almost 1,000 abstract submissions. This year’s marquee research presentations are:

• At #AGS21, @AmerGeriatrics takes its annual scientific meeting virtual for the first time ever, offering more CME credits & on-demand access to sessions through Aug. 15, 2021

New York (March 29, 2021)— The worlds of work, education, and networking have changed drastically in the past year, and the American Geriatrics Society is evolving with them. For the first time ever in AGS Annual Scientific Meeting history, #AGS21 is going virtual. Taking place May 13-15 (pre-conference May 12), the AGS 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting will present an exciting educational program covering the latest advances in geriatrics research, education, and clinical care to improve the care of us all as we age.

Attendees will enjoy than more 70 pre-recorded symposia, workshops, and sessions with opportunities for real-time Q&A with speakers, a virtual poster gallery, interactive networking events, on-demand access to all educational sessions through August 15, and the ability to earn more continuing education credit than ever before. More than 2,000 nurses, physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, researchers, healthcare administrators, journalists, teachers, and advocates are expected to assemble online for the four-day program powered by almost 1,000 abstract submissions. 

Browse some meeting highlights below and visit Meeting.AmericanGeriatrics.org for registration, the full program schedule, and everything else #AGS21.

New York (March 22, 2021) —The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) condemns the escalating violence directed at and ongoing harassment of Asian Americans. We are deeply saddened by the shootings in the Atlanta area that killed eight people, the majority of whom were women of Asian descent. We stand against discrimination, harassment, prejudice, systemic injustice, and violence targeting any individual for their identity.  The AGS is committed to achieving a just society, one where all people are full members of our communities and entitled to equal protection and treatment.  We renew our ongoing commitment to working with other stakeholders on preventing firearms from being used intentionally to cause harm. 

In the short term, we are heartened by the passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 and Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 in the U.S. House of Representatives and call on the Senate to swiftly approve and send these bills to President Biden’s desk for signature. 

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In recent letters to @JoeBiden & Congress, @AmerGeriatrics emphasizes the importance of preparing for future public health emergencies, building & maintaining a healthcare workforce equipped to care for us all as we age, and more at the federal level: http://ow.ly/82wV50DCUcK

• .@AmerGeriatrics' new cognitive screening toolkit, providing info about and links to free, open-access tests, is now available on the iGeriatrics app! Check out the desktop version here: http://bit.ly/3p3wf1M #geriatrics

New York (Jan. 19, 2021) —The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) launched its new AGS Cognitive Screening Toolkit on the iGeriatrics app today, introducing an easy-to-access resource that can help clinicians select the appropriate free, open-access cognitive screening test among those identified by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for use with primary care patients.

Users can browse each of the 10 free cognitive screening tests or narrow their choices using filters based on how the test is administered: whether it evaluates a patient's executive function and/or short-term memory; whether it is simple or challenging to score; and whether it takes less or more than 10 minutes to complete.