The 23rd IAGG 2026 World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics is less than 12 months away!
In the coming decades, ageing and quality of life for older adults will be affected by global developments like increased life expectancy and globalisation. The 23rd IAGG World Congress aims to unite researchers, policymakers, health professionals, NGOs, and stakeholders to share experiences and address upcoming challenges. When: 5th to 8th July 2026 Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Keynote speakers include Dr Jugdeep Dhesi, President of the British Geriatrics Society, Professor Joyeeta Gupta, University of Amsterdam, Professor Shereen Hussein, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and Professor Merril Silverstein, Syracuse University. Read their full bios here.
Don't miss your opportunity to engage with global leaders! Submit a symposium submission and lead the conversation! Symposium proposals are now open until 1 October 2025. Bring your research to the world stage! Whether you're an emerging researcher or an established expert, your contributions are welcome. Oral and poster presentation abstract submissions open 1 September 2025. Find out more, including hotel accommodation, on the IAGG2026 website.
The Lowitja Institute has released a position paper and critical review of current approaches to co-designing and faux-designing health policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Co-authored by AAG member and 2023 AAG Research Trust Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grant awardee, Dr Alana Gall, the document outlines key concepts, principles, and benefits of co-design; discusses concerns with current practices; and highlights critical issues for effective co-designed health policies.
Congratulations to Alana and all contributors on this important document. Access the full document and learn more.
Sexual health is often overlooked as we age, with many older adults encountering barriers to sexual health information and care due to ageism and limited awareness among health professionals.
2023 RM Gibson awardee and PhD candidate, Louise Bourchier, offers her take on the issues surrounding sexual health and ageing with insights from her own research exploring rural older adults' preferences for addressing sexual health and wellbeing in primary care.
Read Louise’s full blog and catch up on previous AAG500Blog posts on the AAG website.