International Activities

Co-Chairs: Niharika Suchak, MBBS, MHS, FACP & Savitri Ramdial, MD, CMD
 

This SIG brings together AGS members who have an interest in the development of international initiatives in geriatrics care and education. As the older adult population continues to grow globally, there has been an increasing demand for health and social-service systems tailored to older adult needs. We promote awareness of global trends in aging and healthcare issues in older adults across continents and international borders. We emphasize optimizing care of older adults around the world by enhancing networking and establishing partnerships. This can translate into improved geriatrics care and education, greater use of technology to conduct didactic sessions with participants from multiple countries, long-term international collaborations for models of care and geriatrics education, and increased involvement and representation of AGS members in international geriatrics conferences and organizations.