Gerontological Society

History – The Gerontological Society Singapore was founded in March 1986 by a multi-disciplinary group consisting of geriatricians, psychiatrists, social scientists, physiotherapists, and other professionals. We are registered as a charitable organization with IRAS as well as a member of:

NUS Gerontological Research Programme

• the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) and
• International Association of Gerontology Asia/ Oceania Region.

Milestones:

• 1989 – member of The Advisory Council on the Aged
• 1999 – member of The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ageing Population
• 2006 – member of Committee on Ageing Issues
• 2007 – member of Council for Third Age
• 2011 – Asia Scientific Conference on Ageing
• 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 – Annual Scientific Conference on Ageing

Objectives:

• Promote and encourage cooperation between organizations and individuals interested in Gerontology.
• Promote the interests and influence of organizations concerned with Gerontology.
• Promote, improve and encourage training in Gerontology
• Promote Gerontological research.

Program

• organize educational talks/ seminars/ conferences
• publish newsletters and papers on Gerontological research
• networking with other Gerontological organizations

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