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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.

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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.

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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
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Explore Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Discover forums dedicated to advancing knowledge, promoting clinical practice, and fostering global connections in physical therapy.

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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.

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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.

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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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Oppose Closing the Administration for Community Living

Apr 4, 2025

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...

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National Falls Prevention Awareness Month 2024

Jul 30, 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...

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Publication from JGPT on Dementia Now Available

Nov 4, 2022

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...

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