Our Vision
Is that all older adults in the state of Arizona have the opportunity to age in place, with optimized health and well being, cared for by expert interprofessional geriatric care providers
Our Mission
Is to advance the best in aging healthcare practices, disseminating up-to-date and evidence-based information on the medical and social determinants of health for older adults
Our Goals
Are to assist in promoting best practices for physicians, providers, and allied healthcare professionals in all health care matters related to aging:
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Serving as an educational resource for topics pertaining to geriatric medicine and gerontology, through conferences and newsletters,
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Promoting and supporting geriatrics and gerontology as professions, including a forum for networking and innovation,
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Providing an opportunity to exhibit local academic research and quality improvement projects,
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Serving as a central repository for local resources and agencies that support healthy aging,
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Advocating for policy that advances geriatric care issues for older adults and supports the needs of geriatric care practitioners.