Welcome to the AGS Advocacy Center!

The Health in Aging Advocacy Center, hosted by the American Geriatrics Society, offers tools for advocating on issues important to the health and well-being of older adults. To learn more and get involved in these critical issues, click on our Advocacy Campaigns below.

Help Support Loan Forgiveness for Geriatrics Healthcare Providers
As our population continues to age, we need to make sure that there are enough healthcare providers who specialize in the care of older adults. Please take action and urge Congress to support the 'Caring for an Aging America Act of 2008.'

Help Support Title VII Geriatrics Training Programs
The President's proposed Fiscal Year 2009 budget would eliminate all funding for Title VII Geriatrics Health Professions Programs. Fortunately, the President's budget proposal is only a blue-print and Congress ultimately appropriates funds. Now we need your help ensuring that older Americans get the healthcare they need. Please take action and urge Congress to include key geriatrics healthcare training programs in the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.

Help Support Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Services for the
Chronically Ill Elderly
As life expectancy increases due to quality healthcare and achievements in modern medicine, the number of older Americans living with chronic disease also expands. Please take action and urge Congress to support the 'Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act.'