The Australian Study of Geriatric Medicine deals with all of the aging issues of older people. In the 1950′s and the 1960′s the first Geriatric program began. ‘Why is there a difference in medicine for older people?’ In general, there are certain medications that can cause serious problems if an older person were to take them but some doctors may not be aware of this so an older person may need the advice of a Geriatrician. When aging occurs two things always happen. the first is that the immune system of an older individual isn’t as strong and healthy as a younger person and the second thing is that there are many diseases and health problems that arise in the elderly which do not normally occur in our younger generation. These are the exact reasons Geriatrics are important to society. Geriatric study aims to promote health and prevent and treat disease and literaly investigate diseases associated with aging. Because Geriatrics study the diseases of the elderly, the Study of Geriatric plays a vital role in the elder population. It’s refreshing to know that we have such organizations as the Australian Study of Geriatric Medicine who focus on our disabilities and health.