International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics
FormationJuly 1950
TypeUN category III NGO
Location
Region served
Global
President
Bruno Vellas
Secretary General
Alain Franco
Websitewww.iagg.info

The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), formerly the International Association of Gerontological Societies is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that promotes gerontological research and training, and represents gerontological organizations internationally.[1]

History

The International Association of Gerontological Societies was founded in July 1950, registered in Liège, Belgium, as an association of organizations involved in gerontology research and training. It was later renamed the International Association of Gerontology, and then the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG).[1] As of 2009 there were IAGG member societies in 64 countries.[2] The combined membership of the member organizations was over 45,100 professionals.[3]

Activities

The IAGG has two standing committees: the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and the International Council of Gerontology Student Organizations (ICGSO). It is a United Nations category III non-governmental organization, and has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.[1]

The IAGG holds a World Congress every four years.[1] The 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting & Pan Am Congress of the IAGG was held in Ottawa, Canada in October 2011, hosted by the Canadian Association on Gerontology.[4] The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics is scheduled for June 2012, to be hosted in Seoul by the Federation of Korean Gerontological Societies.[5]

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d About the IAG.
  2. ^ IAGG 6th anniversary.
  3. ^ IAGG - IFA.
  4. ^ 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting.
  5. ^ Digital Ageing.

Sources

  • "40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting & Pan Am Congress". Canadian Association on Gerontology. October 21–23, 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
  • "About the IAG". IAG. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
  • "Digital Ageing: New Horizon for Health Care and Active Aging". AARP International. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
  • "International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG)". International Federation on Aging. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
  • "The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) celebrates its 60th anniversary in Brussels today" (PDF). IAGG. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
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