"Eureka," the state motto for California, comes from the Greek word for "I have found it." There seems to be something in the mythology of California attuned to seeking and finding--a fitting spirit for the site of the upcoming American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Annual Scientific Meeting (AGS16), held this year in Long Beach, Calif., May 19-21.
More than 2,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, long-term care and managed care providers, healthcare administrators, and others will convene at AGS16 to expand engagement and expertise in clinical practice, education, health policy, and research. Noteworthy focal points for the 2016 gathering include:
With the population of Americans 65-years-old and older expected to crest 70 million by 2030, providing high-quality, cost-effective healthcare now and in the future will be imperative. AGS16 stands at the crossroads between a growing demand for expert health professionals and the need for innovation supporting the health, safety, and independence of older adults across the U.S. and around the world. More information on the AGS16 program and registration (free to members of the media) is available at AmericanGeriatrics.org/Annual_Meeting .
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About the American Geriatrics Society
Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Its nearly 6,000 members include geriatricians, geriatric nurses, social workers, family practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and internists. The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. For more information, visit americangeriatrics.org .
About the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting
The AGS Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier educational event in geriatrics, providing the latest information on clinical care, research on aging, and innovative models of care delivery. More than 2,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, long-term care and managed care providers, healthcare administrators, and others will convene May 19-21, 2016 (pre-conference program on May 18), at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif., to advance geriatrics knowledge and skills through state-of-the-art educational sessions and research presentations. For more information, visit americangeriatrics.org/annual_meeting .