Indian Academy of Geriatrics

The demographic transition and a consequent rise in the older population has become a challenge to the society especially in developing countries with limited resources. In India, 50% of older people have chronic diseases and 2/3rd have more than one illness (NSSO data 1995). This reflects the increased morbidity associated with old age and hence an increased utilization of health care systems. Health problems of older people are complex, many are on multiple medications and health professionals require special skills and training for management of these patients. Older people also have varied health, social and psychological needs which have to be specifically addressed. Hence there was an urgent need to develop Geriatrics in our country to improve the scientific knowledge and quality of healthcare provided to older people.

With this aim, the professional body “Indian Academy of Geriatrics” was formed on 26th April 2002 with Prof. V. S. Natarajan, Prof. A. Venkoba Rao and Prof. R. Sivaraman – the pioneers in the field of Geriatrics in India as patrons. The Founder members were:

– Prof. B. Krishnaswamy, Chennai (Secretary)
– Prof. A. B. Dey, New Delhi (President)
– Prof. I. S. Gambhir, Varanasi (Vice-President)
– Prof. Arvind Mathur, Jodhpur (Editor-JIAG)

Prof. V. S. Natarajan

Prof. V. S. Natarajan

Patron - IAG

Prof. A. B. Dey

Prof. A. B. Dey

Prof. B. Krishnasamy

Prof. B. Krishnasamy

Prof. I. S. Gambhir

Prof. I. S. Gambhir

Dr Arvind Mathur

Dr Arvind Mathur

Past Presidents of Indian Academy of Geriatrics

Dr. A.B.Dey 2002 – 2005
Dr. B. Krishnasamy 2005 – 2007
Dr. I.S.Gambhir 2007 – 2009
Dr. Arvind Mathur 2009 – 2011
Dr. Tapas Das 2011 – 2013
Dr. Alka Ganesh 2013 – 2015
Dr S S Lehl 2015 – 2017
Dr G S Shanthi 2017 – 2019

Past Secretaries of Indian Academy of Geriatrics

Dr. B.Krishnaswamy  2002 – 2005
Dr. I.S.Gambhir  2005 – 2007
Dr. Alka Ganesh 2007 – 2009
Dr. Y.Satyanarayana Raju 2009 – 2011
Dr. S.S.Lehl  2011 – 2013
Dr. G.S.Shanti 2013 – 2015
Dr G Usha 2015 – 2017
Dr Prasad Mathews 2017 – 2019