Gerontological Society of America
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Founded in 1945, we are the largest and most established interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.
Learn what strengthens a manuscript and how to navigate peer review from an expert editor. Join us for insights that support rigorous science and elevate your work in aging research. #Gerontology
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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Learn what strengthens a manuscript and how to navigate peer review from an expert editor. Join us for insights that support rigorous science and elevate your work in aging research. #Gerontology
https://bit.ly/448kjlG
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Learn what strengthens a manuscript and how to navigate peer review from an expert editor. Join us for insights that support rigorous science and elevate your work in aging research. #Gerontology
https://bit.ly/448kjlG
https://bit.ly/448kjlG
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Learn what strengthens a manuscript and how to navigate peer review from an expert editor. Join us for insights that support rigorous science and elevate your work in aging research. #Gerontology
https://bit.ly/448kjlG
https://bit.ly/448kjlG
Past Journalists in Aging Fellows Program participant Richard Eisenberg reports on highlights from #GSA2025 in this new Next Avenue piece. www.nextavenue.org/whats-new-in...
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Past Journalists in Aging Fellows Program participant Richard Eisenberg reports on highlights from #GSA2025 in this new Next Avenue piece. www.nextavenue.org/whats-new-in...
GSA explores the complexities of estimating life expectancy and how the United States' health care system needs to be updated and upgraded to meet the needs of an aging population. Read more in “Health and Wealth in the Era of Longevity.” www.geron.org/News-Events/...
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
GSA explores the complexities of estimating life expectancy and how the United States' health care system needs to be updated and upgraded to meet the needs of an aging population. Read more in “Health and Wealth in the Era of Longevity.” www.geron.org/News-Events/...
Over the last century, research has helped improve the early detection and treatment of serious diseases. But future progress is at risk unless we continue federal funding for medical research. To get involved, visit americansformedicalresearch.org/sciencesocie... to sign up for news and updates.
November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Over the last century, research has helped improve the early detection and treatment of serious diseases. But future progress is at risk unless we continue federal funding for medical research. To get involved, visit americansformedicalresearch.org/sciencesocie... to sign up for news and updates.
Share the excitement of the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston by tagging #gsa2025. We're interested in your highlights from the meeting -- from groundbreaking aging science to the AgeTech Product Theater to the pickleball court!
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Share the excitement of the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston by tagging #gsa2025. We're interested in your highlights from the meeting -- from groundbreaking aging science to the AgeTech Product Theater to the pickleball court!
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November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
At the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, we've lined up a full day of sessions for our first-ever AgeTech: Life Course Innovations & Implications event, including a product theater in the Exhibit Hall. #gsa2025 https://gsa2025.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=AT
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
At the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, we've lined up a full day of sessions for our first-ever AgeTech: Life Course Innovations & Implications event, including a product theater in the Exhibit Hall. #gsa2025 https://gsa2025.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=AT
The GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting has begun. Keep the conversation going by tagging #gsa2025 in your posts. And join us for Dr. Leana Wen's keynote during the President's Opening Plenary Session today at 4 p.m. in Hynes Convention Center Ballroom ABC. https://gsa2025.eventscribe.net/
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting has begun. Keep the conversation going by tagging #gsa2025 in your posts. And join us for Dr. Leana Wen's keynote during the President's Opening Plenary Session today at 4 p.m. in Hynes Convention Center Ballroom ABC. https://gsa2025.eventscribe.net/
Are you working on research linked to aging, health systems, or equity? Public Policy & Aging Report wants your insights! academic.oup.com/ppar/pages/t... @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Are you working on research linked to aging, health systems, or equity? Public Policy & Aging Report wants your insights! academic.oup.com/ppar/pages/t... @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
Help advance our collective understanding of innovation in gerontological research, and submit to our anniversary special collection. academic.oup.com/innovateage/... @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Help advance our collective understanding of innovation in gerontological research, and submit to our anniversary special collection. academic.oup.com/innovateage/... @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
This month' member spotlight shines on Layla Katharine Santana of @usf.edu. www.geron.org/memberspotli...
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This month' member spotlight shines on Layla Katharine Santana of @usf.edu. www.geron.org/memberspotli...
GSA member Dr. Susan L. Brown of Bowling Green State University joined the latest episode of The Oprah Podcast to discuss her research on divorce among middle-aged and older couples. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXB...
October 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
GSA member Dr. Susan L. Brown of Bowling Green State University joined the latest episode of The Oprah Podcast to discuss her research on divorce among middle-aged and older couples. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXB...
GSA’s new "Concentric Value of Vaccination" report shows how vaccines support healthy aging, care partner well-being, and workforce productivity — reinforcing their value beyond individual protection. geron.org/vaccines
#HealthyAging #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
#HealthyAging #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
GSA’s new "Concentric Value of Vaccination" report shows how vaccines support healthy aging, care partner well-being, and workforce productivity — reinforcing their value beyond individual protection. geron.org/vaccines
#HealthyAging #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
#HealthyAging #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
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🚨 The US Deprescribing Research Network is now accepting applications for the 2026 Grant Catalyst Scholars Program! Designed to accelerate early-career investigators’ success in deprescribing research & grant funding.
Apply here: deprescribingresearch.org/request-for-...
Apply here: deprescribingresearch.org/request-for-...
Request for Applicants for the USDeN Grant Catalyst Scholars Program - US Deprescribing Research Network
The US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN) seeks applicants for its Grant Catalyst Scholars Program (GCSP) in Deprescribing Research. The purpose of the Grant Catalyst Scholars Program is to accel...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🚨 The US Deprescribing Research Network is now accepting applications for the 2026 Grant Catalyst Scholars Program! Designed to accelerate early-career investigators’ success in deprescribing research & grant funding.
Apply here: deprescribingresearch.org/request-for-...
Apply here: deprescribingresearch.org/request-for-...
GSA welcomes 13 reporters for the newest class of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, supported by Silver Century Foundation, The John A. Hartford Foundation, @commonwealthfund.org, and @nihcm.bsky.social. www.geron.org/News-Events/...
September 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
GSA welcomes 13 reporters for the newest class of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, supported by Silver Century Foundation, The John A. Hartford Foundation, @commonwealthfund.org, and @nihcm.bsky.social. www.geron.org/News-Events/...
This month's member spotlight shines on Dr. Ross Andel of @arizonastateuni.bsky.social. www.geron.org/Membership/M...
September 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This month's member spotlight shines on Dr. Ross Andel of @arizonastateuni.bsky.social. www.geron.org/Membership/M...
Dr. Sarah Khasawinah has joined GSA as part of its Visiting Scholar and Executive Program. In this role, she will contribute to GSA’s work in the policy arena.
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#agingpolicy
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August 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Sarah Khasawinah has joined GSA as part of its Visiting Scholar and Executive Program. In this role, she will contribute to GSA’s work in the policy arena.
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#agingpolicy
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#agingpolicy
Four webinars. One goal: helping you share your science with the world. Whether you want to speak up with confidence, simplify your message, build an online presence, or sharpen your media skills, this series is for you. Join us September 9, 16, 23, & 30.
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August 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Four webinars. One goal: helping you share your science with the world. Whether you want to speak up with confidence, simplify your message, build an online presence, or sharpen your media skills, this series is for you. Join us September 9, 16, 23, & 30.
www.geron.org/News-Events/...
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Did you know taking more than the maximum daily dose of #acetaminophen can lead to liver damage?
This Men's Health Network blog post from GSA CEO James Appleby explains how #OlderAdults can stay safe when taking their medicines: tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/aging-safely...
This Men's Health Network blog post from GSA CEO James Appleby explains how #OlderAdults can stay safe when taking their medicines: tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/aging-safely...
August 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Did you know taking more than the maximum daily dose of #acetaminophen can lead to liver damage?
This Men's Health Network blog post from GSA CEO James Appleby explains how #OlderAdults can stay safe when taking their medicines: tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/aging-safely...
This Men's Health Network blog post from GSA CEO James Appleby explains how #OlderAdults can stay safe when taking their medicines: tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/aging-safely...
This story, which quotes GSA fellow Walter Boot, reports on new study of adults over 50 that found that those who used computers, smartphones, the internet or a mix did better on cognitive tests than those who avoided technology or used it less often.
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How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
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August 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This story, which quotes GSA fellow Walter Boot, reports on new study of adults over 50 that found that those who used computers, smartphones, the internet or a mix did better on cognitive tests than those who avoided technology or used it less often.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/h...
Sedation and overdose can look alike. When in doubt, act. Learn the “lay, spray, and stay” steps in GSA’s Staying Safe With Opioids at Home.
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Supported by Emergent BioSolutions.
#HarmReduction #OpioidAwareness
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Supported by Emergent BioSolutions.
#HarmReduction #OpioidAwareness
August 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sedation and overdose can look alike. When in doubt, act. Learn the “lay, spray, and stay” steps in GSA’s Staying Safe With Opioids at Home.
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Supported by Emergent BioSolutions.
#HarmReduction #OpioidAwareness
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Supported by Emergent BioSolutions.
#HarmReduction #OpioidAwareness
Better conversations = better care. A new GSA guide highlights proven strategies for communicating with older adults — boosting trust, clarity, and outcomes. bit.ly/4ooeqtf
#HealthLiteracy #PatientCenteredCare #QualityCare #HealthEquity
#HealthLiteracy #PatientCenteredCare #QualityCare #HealthEquity
August 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Better conversations = better care. A new GSA guide highlights proven strategies for communicating with older adults — boosting trust, clarity, and outcomes. bit.ly/4ooeqtf
#HealthLiteracy #PatientCenteredCare #QualityCare #HealthEquity
#HealthLiteracy #PatientCenteredCare #QualityCare #HealthEquity
This month's member spotlight shines on Dr. Yasemin Afacan of Bilkent University in Turkey. www.geron.org/Membership/M...
August 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This month's member spotlight shines on Dr. Yasemin Afacan of Bilkent University in Turkey. www.geron.org/Membership/M...
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education has published a special issue titled "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Gerontology and Geriatrics Education." www.tandfonline.com/journals/wgg...
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
Publishes research on curriculum development, program evaluation, classroom innovation and more, with educational implications for gerontology and geriatrics.
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August 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education has published a special issue titled "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Gerontology and Geriatrics Education." www.tandfonline.com/journals/wgg...