The Gerontological Society of America

Learn the latest trends and developments in the field of aging with a 360-degree view of aging from an interdisciplinary perspective.

October Pre-Conference Events

Connect with your sections, meet with interest groups, participate in webinars and preconference workshops, and engage in planning the next year of GSA programs and activities during the month of October.

Coronavirus Updates

GSA remains committed to addressing the needs of members during the COVID-19 outbreak and has created resources for support. Share the new interactive Decision Aid for Older Adults, which walks through individual values and risk tolerance to help decide whether to take part in activities outside their homes.

Gerontology News

The October issue of Gerontology News is available online in a virtual format. Read about GSA's new interactive COVID-19 Decision Aid, meet the incoming Social Sciences Editor-in-Chief Jessica Kelly from The Journals of Gerontology, Series B, and gain insight on navigating the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting Online!

Member Spotlight

Get to know GSA members from around the world and learn about their commitment to the continued advancement of the field of aging.

We foster collaboration among behavioral and social scientists, physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, economists, policy experts, practice leaders, those who study the humanities and the arts, and many other scholars and researchers in aging. We believe the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to foster ingenuity, achieve the greatest impact, and promote optimal experiences of aging.

CEO Blog

Three Key Dates to Remember
by James Appleby
October 26, 2020
As the GSA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting Online approaches, there are three important dates to mark on your calendars.
Take Advantage of GSA 2020 Pre-Conference Events — Sign up Now!
by James Appleby
October 16, 2020
The transformed GSA Annual Scientific Meeting experience is underway. Although the official dates of the meeting are November 4 to 7, our pre-conference events have been unfolding throughout the month of October. We’re only halfway through. There is still time to connect and engage through a host of events.

Stay Connected

GSA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting Online

Save the date: November 4 to 7
Hear President Kathryn Hyer discuss the theme, "Turning 75: Why Age Matters."

GSA Connect

GSA offers its members exclusive access to interactive professional networking. This tool encourages online resource sharing, discussion of hot topics in the field, and other ways to collaborate with your GSA peers.

Membership Directory
Members can find each other by name, institution, section, fellow status, and more.
Interest Groups
GSA has many interest groups that are formed around a topic or issue that cuts across disciplines.