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8/22/2025
Michael Steinman, MD, AGSF, and Todd P. Semla, MS, PharmD—co-chairs of the AGS Beers Criteria® and the panel that developed Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria®—were recently featured on an episode of GeriPal with hosts Eric Widera, MD and Alex Smith, MD, MS, MPH. In this episode, they discuss the value of the new Alternatives List, which provides evidence-based treatment options that could be used to potentially replace medications flagged in the Beers Criteria. Tune in as Alex and Eric guide this insightful conversation.
We are excited to announce that the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has achieved Recognized AGS CoCare®: HELP Site status! The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA has been successfully implementing the Hospital Elder Life Program model for over 9 years through high quality age-friendly care. AGS CoCare®: HELP Site Recognition is granted to institutions who have demonstrated a commitment to the AGS CoCare®: HELP program and have excelled in carrying out the protocols to improve the care for hospitalized older patients. Congratulations to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania team on this achievement!
Want to learn more about implementing AGS CoCare®: HELP? Visit us at help.agscocare.org or email us at cocarehelp@americangeriatrics.org.
The Geriatrics At Your Fingertips® (GAYF) Mobile App has been updated to reflect the newest 2025 edition – current app subscriptions are automatically updated to access the new content. The GAYF App provides quick, easy access to the specific information clinicians need to make decisions about older adult care. This 27th edition includes new information on cardiac amyloidosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer disease, suicide, seborrheic keratosis, male hypogonadism, lower GI bleeding, skin maceration, and much more! Learn more and subscribe today!
Registration Information
- $45 – Individuals from a current AGS CoCare®: Ortho subscriber institution
- $99 – Individuals from an institution not currently subscribed to AGS CoCare®: Ortho
Space is limited so click here to register for your spot today! For further information, please contact Deena Sandos at dsandos@americangeriatrics.org.
Find the full announcement here.
To become an Abstract Reviewer, you must meet the criteria listed below, submit a biosketch (NIH- style, 5 pages maximum) and complete the short application form at this link to identify your areas of expertise and the abstract submission category you wish to review. The deadline to apply as an abstract reviewer for the AGS 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting is November 28th.
Abstract Reviewer Criteria:
- Must have first-authored two or more peer-reviewed original manuscripts
- Must have advanced degree training (MD, PhD, MPH, PharmD, MS, etc.) or equivalent non-clinical health care degree
If you are accepted as an abstract reviewer, you will be asked to review approximately 40 abstracts in the categories noted on your application. The review process will begin December 5, 2025, and all reviews must be completed by January 5, 2026. We hope that you are available to work with us on this very important part of our meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Denise McAlpin at dmcalpin@americangeriatrics.org.
Resources related to the CMS Age-Friendly Measure are now available on the CMS QualityNet webpage, including the Measure Specifications and an Attestation Guide. The Attestation Guide provides detailed information about all domains and sub-domains. For crosswalks with older adult programs like AFHS and domain tool suggestions, see the tables at the end of the document.
The National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking nominations or applications for individuals to serve on an Expert Panel supporting the update of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, 4th edition. The panel will represent a range of clinical, methodological, and interdisciplinary perspectives to ensure the guidelines are rigorous, equitable, and implementable.
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) invites applications for high-impact patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects. Letters of intent can be submited through Sept. 23rd at 5 pm ET.
The MyAGSOnline Events Calendar is a valuable resource to discover and register for upcoming events, webinars, and other opportunities. A few upcoming events we'd like to highlight are:
The 2nd Annual Champions in Care Forum will take place on August 28th. Hosted by the National Alliance for Caregiving in partnership with the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care, the forum will explore policy opportunities to meaningfully integrate caregivers, and caregiver supports, into health care models.
- Don’t miss the latest Geri-a-FLOAT session happening on Friday, August 29th at 12pm ET for the opportunity to learn from Dr. Helen Fernandez, a distinguished national leader in geriatrics education. Honored by the American Geriatrics Society for her extensive contributions, Dr. Fernandez has innovated fellowship programs, mentored numerous healthcare professionals in the VA Geriatrics Scholars Program, and co-created the first-ever integrated geriatrics and palliative care fellowships.
- Join the Alliance for Health Policy for "Congressional Briefing: What’s LTSS and Why It Matters for Millions of Americans" on September 2nd. This timely Hill briefing will break down what LTSS includes, how it’s financed, and why recent federal budget pressures are raising new questions about how we support aging, independence, and caregiving in America.
Have an opportunity or event you'd like to see listed? Email the details to Jennifer Fisher at jfisher@americangeriatrics.org