Arizonageriatrics.org Website Review

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 ad*lts in Arizona will triple by 2030, while the number of geriatricians and other healthcare professionals continues 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 who are committed to improving and developing best practices in healthcare for older ad*lts. Membership is open to physicians (geriatricians and primary care physicians as well as surgical and medical specialists), nurse practitioners, physician as*istants, nurses, social workers, case managers, long term care and as*isted living facility administrators, pharmacists, therapists and other allied professionals providing care to older ad*lts in Arizona. The AzGS supports 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 as*ociation.            Gain access to  the Arizona community of            healthcare professionals caring for older ad*lts. Arizona Geriatrics Society is the preeminent source of education for Is to advance the best healthcare practices for older Arizonans by supporting the education of inter-professional geriatric health To as*ist in the continuing education of medical students, physicians and allied healthcare professionals in issues of particular To serve as a forum for discussion of issues pertaining to geriatric medicine and gerontology by concerned healthcare 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 ad*lts.