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Meeting The Challenges of Providing Care to the Ever Increasing Geriatric Population

 

It is estimated that the US population aged 65 and older will grow from 35 million in 2000 to 78 million in 2050 and those aged 85 and older will increase from 4 million to 31.2 million.  The number of older adults in Arizona will triple by 2030, while the number of geriatricians and other healthcare professionals will continue to decrease.  To meet the healthcare needs today and in the future, the Arizona Geriatrics Society is dedicated to supporting the development of professionals in geriatrics and gerontology committed to improving and developing best practices in healthcare for older adults.  Membership is open to physicians (geriatricians as well as surgical and medical specialists), nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, facility administrators and other allied professionals providing care to older adults in Arizona. The AzGS has urged a call to action to strengthen and ensure the best geriatric care in the future.  Now is the time to share your knowledge and expertise with this growing and dynamic professional association.     

 

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Our Mission   The Arizona Geriatrics Society is dedicated to advancing healthcare for older Arizonans by supporting the development of professionals in geriatrics and gerontology who are committed to improving and developing healthcare best practices for older adults.

Our Goals

To assist in the education of medical students, physicians and allied healthcare professionals in issues of particular concern regarding the elderly. To serve as a forum for discussion of issues pertaining to geriatric medicine and gerontology by concerned healthcare professionals. To facilitate the growth and future opportunities for professionals involved in geriatrics and gerontology To support and encourage on-going educational research in aging and geriatric care To improve the health and well being of the increasing number of older adults To affect public policy that advances geriatric care issues and supports geriatric care practitioners.

2009 UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, August 18- 3rd Annual Summer Nursing Conference -- TRANSCULTURAL ASPECTS OF AGING AND HEALTHCARE --at the Mesa Convention Center   click here for more information   Friday-Saturday, November 13-14 - 21st Annual Fall Symposium -- GERIATRICS:  Preparing for the Future -- at the Desert Willow Conference Center     ⇒  AzGS 2009 Fall Symposium Call for Poster Abstracts                   New this year!   AzGS will host poster sessions at the 21st Fall Symposium on Saturday, November 14    For more information on how to submit your abstract --   click here   For 2009 Proposal Abstract Submission Form --       ⇒  JOHN LINGENFELTER, MD Geriatrics Research Scholarships New research scholarships to be awarded at the 2009 Fall Symposium   For  more information on how to apply  -    To apply for 2009 Lingenfelter Scholarship - click here

GET INVOLVED!

Join the Arizona Geriatrics Society           Gain access to  the Arizona community of            healthcare professionals caring for older adults.      click here to Join  ο If you are already a member, click on LOGIN on top of this page    Nominate 2009 Geriatrician and Gerontologist of the Year  (only members can nominate)    Click here for Nomination form

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