What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12KPublic Education MaterialsHealthinAging.org is the Health in Aging Foundations public education portal, providing older adults and caregivers with up-to-date information on health and agingas well as access to a network of geriatrics healthcare professionals. Overseen by experts on caring for older adults, HealthinAging.org content is based on resources that the American Geriatrics Society has developed for its professional members. This program also includes $112,627 in in-kind management support from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). This reflects that the AGS manages the development of public education materials which are based on AGS products.
What they call their work
What they do
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Elder Care Financial Support 2 activities
- Facilitating access to geriatrics healthcare professionalsProvides access to a network of geriatrics healthcare professionals through HealthinAging.org, connecting older adults and caregivers with expert clinical resources and support.
- Operating public education portal on health and agingOperates HealthinAging.org as a public education portal providing up-to-date, accessible information on health and aging for older adults, caregivers, and consumers. Includes ongoing maintenance and content updates to ensure accuracy and usability.
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Medical Research Funding 2 activities
- Funding early-career researchers in geriatricsAwards New Investigator Awards to individuals presenting original research in geriatrics at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, supporting the development of careers in aging research.
- Funding trainee participation in geriatrics research conferencesSupports trainees presenting geriatrics research at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting through the Student Researcher Fund, enabling professional exchange and career development opportunities.
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Who they work with
- American Geriatrics Society Network — Coordinates award programs and scientific meeting participation through the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Scientific Meeting.
- American Geriatrics Society Partner — Collaborates with the American Geriatrics Society, which provides in-kind management support and develops the professional resources that inform HealthinAging.org content.
How they approach the work
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- Evidence-Based Public Educationmethodology: evidence_based_public_educationBy developing public education content using clinical and professional resources from the American Geriatrics Society, we increase public awareness and improve health outcomes for older adults because it ensures information is accurate, trustworthy, and actionable.