Age On.
APTA Geriatrics empowers members to build a stronger community by amplifying their voices and advancing our profession. As the trusted resource for education and lifelong learning, we lead the way in clinical care and research, shaping the future through knowledge, collaboration, and excellence.
Highlights
Explore Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Discover forums dedicated to advancing knowledge, promoting clinical practice, and fostering global connections in physical therapy.
Read our Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Read a selected article from the “Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy” and a related case study from GeriNotes, then join the event to hear from the study and case study authors on clinical application.
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
Choose between hybrid or in-person pathways to earn your CEEAA® credential and elevate your clinical practice with evidence-based exercise programs for older adults.
Explore APTA Geriatrics Educational Webinars
Access high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities tailored for geriatric physical therapy professionals.
Our vision is to champion exceptional practices that empower every person to achieve what matters most.
Our mission is to optimize the experience of aging by:
- Promoting the value, quality, and accessibility of geriatric care.
- Providing life-long learning and mentorship that promotes innovative person-centered care.
- Building a passionate community for those called and committed to improving the human experience.
Enjoy the Benefits of APTA Geriatrics Membership!
Embracing aging and empowering adults to move, engage, and live well.
View Our Courses
Explore expert-led courses designed to enhance your clinical skills, improve patient outcomes, and keep you at the forefront of geriatric care.
Most informative and practical course I have ever taken over 30+ years. Learning about considerations for different health conditions and how to modify exercise, lots of good exercise ideas for Parkinson’s’ and high-level balance.
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APTA Pre-Conference
February 12, 2025 at 8:00 am
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APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2025
February 13, 2025
George R. Brown Convention Center, Texas
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National Falls Prevention Awareness Month 2024
Greetings, BF SIG Members! We are T-Two Months to National Falls Prevention Awareness Month 2024. Here are some important things you should know to prepare for your events this year: Check out our NFPAW Kick Off Call from July 2024! This call features speakers from...
Encourage your patients to be engaged in the community. Research shows social engagement improves cognition
Read the article, The interrelationship between social connectedness and social engagement and its relation with cognition: a study using SHARE data.
Publication from JGPT on Dementia Now Available
Tackling Dementia: A Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Physical Activity Liu, Lu MSc1; Dong, Hua PhD2; Jin, Xiaoneng DC3; Brooke-Wavell, Katherine PhD44. Tackling Dementia: A Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Physical Activity. Journal of Geriatric...
Open access documents available from Balance and Falls SIG Tri-Alliance Campaign
The APTA Geriatrics BF SIG is proud to announce that we have created a collaborative document sharing all our open access resources to help you better provide balance and falls prevention services in the community, clinic, and beyond. Please feel free to share this...