About the AAG

International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics

The AAG is a member of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG). The mission of the IAGG is to promote the highest levels of achievement of gerontological research and training worldwide, and to interact with other international, inter-governmental, and non-governmental organisations in the promotion of gerontological interests globally and on behalf of its member associations.

The IAGG has a World Congress every four years. The 2005 Congress was held in Rio de Janeiro and the 2009 Congress will be held in Paris. The IAGG collaborates regularly with the United Nations Programme on Ageing, the World Health Organization's Ageing and Life Course Programme, and other international agencies. For more information about the IAGG, go to their Web Site ...

IAGG is strongly encouraging the development of Student Sections within national gerontological associations. The AAG Student Section, established in 2004, is actively participating in the IAGG student network. For more information about this, go to the Student Section/International Page ...

The IAGG has a General Council as well as five Regional Councils. The AAG is part of the Asia/Oceania Region of the IAGG. The Region has a Regional Congress every four years and the next one is to be held in Melbourne in 2011. For information about Regional issues, send an email to the Executive Secretary, Ruth Inall ...

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September 2009, click here

April 2010, click here