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Elevate Your Practice. Transform Lives.
Register Now for AAGP 2025!
AAGP
Join us March 14-17, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2025 AAGP Annual Meeting!
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) invites you to the premier event for geriatric psychiatry professionals. Our annual meeting offers you a front row seat to cutting-edge research, innovative clinical practices, and inspiring discussions on "Human Rights and Mental Health Advocacy for Aging Adults."
What to Expect:
- Engaging Educational Sessions: Explore a wide range of topics, from dementia and depression to ethics and cultural diversity.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders to expand your professional network.
- Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Hear from renowned experts who will share their insights and experiences.
For more information and registration
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AAGP Board of Directors: Call for Nominations Now Open
AAGP
Would you or one of your colleagues be interested in one of the 5 open board positions for 2025-2026?
The following positions are open for the 2025-2026 term:
- President-Elect (officer)
- Secretary/Treasurer-Elect (officer)
- Psychiatrist, Director-At-Large (2)
- Non-Psychiatrist, Director-At-Large
- MIT Chair
All candidates must have at least three consecutive years of AAGP membership and be members in good standing to be eligible to run.
To apply, please submit:
- A personal statement of no more than 400 words
- A resume/CV
- A color photograph
To learn more about nomination criteria and to nominate, click here.
All applications materials must be received by Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging
News-Medical
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Aging, researchers identified plasma proteomic biomarkers and dynamic changes associated with brain aging, leveraging a multimodal approach combining brain age gap (BAG) and proteome-wide association analysis. Read More
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Reframing aging: The power of language in addressing older adults
University of Utah Health
Age is one of the first things we recognize about a person—along with gender and race. In today's society, ageism remains one of the most pervasive yet often-overlooked forms of discrimination. Whether intentional or not, ageist language is used in everyday conversations. And while most don't think twice about it, ageism limits opportunities for older people and can diminish their sense of value. Read More
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Senior aggression: Why it happens and what you can do
Care
For seniors facing limited mobility, increased isolation and loneliness, and other major stress factors related to aging, those negative feelings might seem tenfold. But while people of all ages, including older adults, are bound to experience (and project) negative emotions from time to time, persistent, unprovoked anger could be a sign of something more serious. Read More
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