SGS Membership

We'd like to offer you the opportunity to become a member of one of the most respected groups of gerontology professionals in the Southern region – The Southern Gerontological Society (SGS). SGS members make a difference – by continually providing professionals in the aging network with access to the latest research and a forum for discussing important practical issues relating to older adults in our area. Click Here to learn more about the benefits of joining SGS.

Professional Networking

• Connect with a diverse and supportive network of gerontology professionals through our membership database and members only events.
• Access our mentorship program.
• Collaborate with educators, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and students.
• Participate in events and conferences that foster meaningful professional relationships.

Educational & Professional Development

• Exclusive discounts for our Annual Meeting & Conference.
• Free educational events.
• Access to a wide range of resources and discussions that bridge the gap between research and practice.
• Invitations to exclusive SGS events and initiatives.
• Opportunities to share their work, serve on committees and in leadership positions, engage in important conversations on aging issues, apply for awards and funding opportunities, and more!

Advocacy & Impact

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that promotes the application of gerontological knowledge to real-world challenges.
• Contribute to shaping policies and practices that affect older adults in the Southern U.S.
• Exclusive opportunities to apply for annual innovative project grants.
• Enjoy free registration to our Annual Advocacy in Aging Virtual Forum.

Publications

• Annual subscription to Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG).
• Discounted article processing charges for those who are accepted to publish in Sage Open Aging (GGM).
• Access to our members only bi-annual newsletter, the Southern Gerontologist!

Do you need to renew your membership or update your membership profile?

Click Here to log in to your membership account. Scroll down past the Member Quick Links to view your account. Here you can update billing, renew, and update your profile.

If you have any questions, please contact the Executive Director at admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org.