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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. Join us now!
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Our Goals
- To improve the health and well being of the increasing number of older adults
- To enhance the visibility and growth of geriatrics as a specialty
- 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 affect public policy that advances geriatric care issues and supports geriatric care practitioners.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
- August 22, 208 - Second Annual Summer Nursing Conference
- November 14-15, 2008 - Annual Fall Symposium and Exhibition
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