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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
Balance and Fall Prevention Credential Course 2025 Cohort: Newport News, Virginia
Location: Riverside College of Health Sciences
- Course 1: May 2-4, 2025
- Course 2: October 24-26, 2025
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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2025 Cohort: Newport News, Virginia (Course 1)
May 2, 2025 at 8:00 am
Riverside College of Health Sciences, Newport News, VA 23601
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CEEAA® June Cohort: Atlanta, Georgia
June 20, 2025
Mercer University – 3001 Mercer University Dr. Atlanta, GA 30341
Oppose Closing the Administration for Community Living
Late last week, the Trump Administration and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, JR announced a major reorganization that will dismantle the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The mission of ACL was to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older...
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...