Background

1. 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.
     
     
2. 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
     
     
3. 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.
     
     
4. Program
   • organize educational talks/ seminars/ conferences
   • publish newsletters and papers on Gerontological research
   • networking with other Gerontological organizations