Events and Member Benefits

Next: June 20

Journal Club is a bi-monthly, interactive, online forum for geriatric physical therapists to discuss the clinical implications of recent geriatric rehabilitation research.

CERTIFIED EXERCISE EXPERT FOR AGING ADULTS (CEEAA)

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- Various Dates and Locations -

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salem, Oregon
Palmyra, Virginia

GeriNotes: The official electronic magazine of APTA Geriatrics

Academy news and geriatric physical therapy-focused content. Published 5 times a year. Download recent and archived issues.

Webinar – Introduction to Medical Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System-Focus on Aging – Part 1

June 6

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Download the FREE Cognitive/Mental Health Toolkit

quick screening tools for individuals demonstrating cognitive deficits

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We are committed to building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to optimize the experience of aging.

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Geriatrics is a rapidly growing specialty in physical therapy. APTA Geriatrics, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association, supports those therapists, assistants, and students who work with an ageing population in roles of advocacy, direct patient care, consultation, supervision, and education. The Academy was formed in 1978 to address the needs of the physical therapy practitioner working with the ageing client. Today, it represents and serves over 5,500 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and other health care providers interested in the area of geriatric physical therapy.

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Cognitive Exercises 2

Cognitive Exercises 2

May 16, 2023
Handout for clinicians, patients, and caregivers to improve and maintain...
COVID Fact Sheet

COVID Fact Sheet

April 26, 2023
Download the COVID Fact Sheet here: COVID Fact Sheet
Encourage your patients to be engaged in the community. Research shows social engagement improves cognition

Encourage your patients to be engaged in the community. Research shows social engagement improves cognition

February 6, 2023
Read the article, The interrelationship between social connectedness and social engagement...
Publication from JGPT on Dementia Now Available

Publication from JGPT on Dementia Now Available

November 4, 2022
Tackling Dementia: A Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Physical...
Open access documents available from Balance and Falls SIG Tri-Alliance Campaign

Open access documents available from Balance and Falls SIG Tri-Alliance Campaign

September 23, 2022
The APTA Geriatrics BF SIG is proud to announce that...
2022 Fall Prevention Awareness Day Kick Off Call Information

2022 Fall Prevention Awareness Day Kick Off Call Information

July 8, 2022
On June 29, 2022, the APTA Geriatrics BF SIG had...
Work plans for Global Health for Aging Adults SIG

Work plans for Global Health for Aging Adults SIG

March 3, 2022
Download the 2021 GHAA Work Plan. Download the 2022 GHAA...
Cognitive and Mental Health SIG Fact Sheet: Delirium

Cognitive and Mental Health SIG Fact Sheet: Delirium

February 1, 2022
Download this resource Fact Sheet Here:  Delirium
Resources for Implementing an Annual Checkup Visit

Resources for Implementing an Annual Checkup Visit

December 20, 2021
Below are documents to help you implement an annual visit...
Check Out Silver Sneakers: An Evidence-based Fitness Program for Ageing Adults

Check Out Silver Sneakers: An Evidence-based Fitness Program for Ageing Adults

August 6, 2021
Silver Sneakers has been identified by the Center for Disease...
Congratulations to the 2021 Clinical Residency or Fellowship Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to the 2021 Clinical Residency or Fellowship Scholarship Recipients!

June 14, 2021
APTA Geriatrics takes pride assisting in the development of young...