Aging works to promote aging issues within APA, among its members, other professionals, policy makers and the public. The office strives to bring psychological knowledge to bear on issues that affect the health and well-being of older adults and their families. Deborah DiGilio , MPH is its director; Alexander Watt is the administrative coordinator.
CONA efforts here.
APA Services, Inc.opens in new window is a companion professional organization to the American Psychological Association that advocates for psychology, including aging policy issues. Serena Dávila, JD, Senior Director of Congressional and Federal Relations, and Patricia Kobor, MS, Deputy Chief for Scientific Affairs Advocacy, work on aging policy issues.
APA Div. 20 (Adult Development & Aging)opens in new window is concerned with the study of psychological development and change throughout the adult years. The website includes resources for educators and students, information about graduate programs for students interested in pursuing this field, publications, conference information and links to other sites.
APA Div. 12-Section II (Society of Clinical Geropsychology)opens in new window is devoted to research, training and the provision of psychological services for older adults. The website includes information on training opportunities for students and professionals including clinical psychology internships, postdoctoral fellowship opportunities, and continuing education offerings, and research funding and job information.
Together we work to infuse aging on APA’s agenda and psychology on the national efforts.
Date created: 2018