The Mission of The Gerontological Society of America is

• to promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the quality of gerontological research, and by increasing its funding resources; and
• to disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers, to practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers.

Our major methods for achieving our mission include

• Disseminating information on aging research, policy, education and practice and their interrelationships;
• Providing networking opportunities for researchers, policy makers, educators and practitioners;
• Linking research with policy, practice and education;
• Advocating for increased public and private funding for research on aging; and
• Promoting career development and advancement of our members and development of the next generation of leaders

RECOGNITION

We would like to recognize and thank those who made contributions to the Society in 2005. These contributions help support a program of projects and activities that help further GSA's mission. Please click here for the list.