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American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting

May 13 - 15, 2021; Virtual

May 13 - 15, 2021 Virtual

Conference News

Popular News from AGS 2020

  • End-of-Life Care Disrupted in COVID-19 Crisis End-of-Life Care Disrupted in COVID-19 Crisis Patients who want to pursue therapy for their conditions have to decide whether it is worth being in the hospital alone, without visitors and their usual support system.
  • Long-term Care Work Conditions Pose COVID-19 Risk Long-term Care Work Conditions Pose COVID-19 Risk Many workers who provide patient care in long-term-care facilities lack paid sick leave and health insurance and have second jobs, so are more likely to spread the coronavirus, a new study shows.
  • AGS Recommendations Aimed at Limiting Ageism During Pandemic AGS Recommendations Aimed at Limiting Ageism During Pandemic The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) policy recommendations are designed to protect seniors from ageism when it comes to resource allocation during this and future pandemics.

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