The Gerontological Society of America

Coronavirus Updates

Understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly increasing. Find resources on addressing the outbreak in older adults, including "Distancing: Physical Separation Without Social Isolation" tips from the GSA National Adult Vaccination Program (NAVP), and reports on the development of a vaccine in the March issue of the NAVP Newsletter.

Gerontology News

The April issue of Gerontology News is available online, now in a virtual format! Read a message from GSA President Kathryn Hyer regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, learn about GSA's active advocacy to secure reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, find out from CEO James Appleby how we can address ageism in the current environment, and gain insight on aging-related programs' inclusion in several new laws passed in response to the pandemic.

Award Nominations

As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the Award Nominations deadline has been extended to April 14.

GSA's 75th Anniversary

In honor of GSA’s 75th Anniversary we are seeking contributions from all members and partners in support of this historic anniversary for our Society.

Member Spotlight

Get to know GSA members from around the world and learn about their commitment to the continued advancement of the field of aging.

We foster collaboration among behavioral and social scientists, physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, economists, policy experts, practice leaders, those who study the humanities and the arts, and many other scholars and researchers in aging. We believe the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to foster ingenuity, achieve the greatest impact, and promote optimal experiences of aging.

CEO Blog

Overnight Transition to Distance Teaching? GSA Members and Partners Provide Tips and Resources
by James Appleby
April 8, 2020
Among the many ways GSA members are navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic is the almost overnight transition from a typical classroom environment to a virtual distance teaching format. Many GSA members are educators and the Society has mobilized to support their ongoing success.
OAA Reauthorization Provides Welcome News
by James Appleby
March 26, 2020
For those in need of an uplifting story, the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law this week after receiving bipartisan support in both houses of Congress. As a continuing advocate for OAA reauthorization, GSA applauded this news in a press release issued shortly after the signing. This news is very timely. OAA-supported programs are provided to more than 11 million older adults and their caregivers annually. These programs are designed to prevent abuse and neglect, reduce social isolation, support caregivers, offer employment and community service opportunities, promote nutrition (through Meals on Wheels, as an example), and improve transportation options.

Stay Connected

GSA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting

Save the date: November 4 to 8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Hear President Kathryn Hyer discuss the theme, "Turning 75: Why Age Matters."

GSA Connect

GSA offers its members exclusive access to interactive professional networking. This tool encourages online resource sharing, discussion of hot topics in the field, and other ways to collaborate with your GSA peers.

Membership Directory
Members can find each other by name, institution, section, fellow status, and more.
Interest Groups
GSA has many interest groups that are formed around a topic or issue that cuts across disciplines.