What is it like to prescribe Medical Aid in Dying? Drs. Carly Zapata & Dani Chammas open up about moral ambivalence, clinician grief, and the ethical "gray zones" of MAID. No easy answers — just honest ones. #medsky   Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp404 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Congratulations to Anna Hines, FNP, MPH, on her nomination for the UCSF Nursing Practice & Professional Development Award for her innovative music therapy work in the ED!

Dr. @ewidera.bsky.social, joined NPR’s 1A to discuss hospice care in the U.S. during the episode “Hospice fraud is becoming a political flashpoint. Why?” Listen to the conversation and insights. the1a.org/segments/hos...

Congratulations to Dr. @kencovinsky.bsky.social, honored as the 2026 SGIM Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics in Washington, DC, where he received a standing ovation for his inspiring lecture and a custom Cubs jersey!

Today we break down the Organ Donation Conversation — what clinicians often get wrong, why it's governed by gift law (not healthcare law), and why donor families often say "donation saved us." #medsky #OrganDonor   Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp403 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

🌟Glad to share our new Policy Spotlight in GSA’s PP&A Report! We trace 20 years of #AgeFriendly research into policy and chart a path forward for older adults & caregivers worldwide. academic.oup.com/ppar/advance...

🌸 Take the opportunity this Mother’s Day to talk with your Mom about her medical wishes. Check out PrepareForTheirCare.org to learn how to bring up care planning with your loved ones, and PrepareForYourCare.org for step-by-step instructions to do your own planning. #ThanksMom #MothersDay2026

Hospice fraud and abuse is a growing problem in all states (some more than others though). Today I was on NPRs 1A program to talk about this and how patients and families can choose a high quality hospice that focus on people rather than profits the1a.org/segments/hos...

Congrats to Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social, 2026 Clinical Innovator Award recipient at ZSFG! Honored for developing impactful geriatrics programs improving care, efficiency & operations.

Dementia Care Aware, Alter Dementia & SageNavigator delivered 80+ free cognitive screenings at the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit in Atlanta through the 100 Minds Project.

Dr. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social presents nationally on loneliness in aging & will be featured in PBS’s Wired for Connection. Join the KQED screening + panel in SF: www.kqed.org/event/6536

Terry Hill, MD, FACP, published a commentary in the @journalgim.bsky.social entitled, "Climate Change and the Future of Physician Wellbeing". rdcu.be/fgTBg

Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social received the Presidential Poster Award in Geriatric Education at #AGS2026 for her video on including family caregivers as part of care teams. #Geriatrics #Caregiving

Drs. @wjdeardorff.bsky.social, and @mararosenberg.bsky.social published a @jamanetworkopen.com commentary highlighting housing insecurity as a critical social determinant of healthy aging. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Evie Kalmar, MD, MS presented research at the UCSF Educators’ Showcase on career pathways and professional identity among graduates of geriatrics and hospice & palliative care fellowships.

UCSF’s Dr. Rebecca Sudore (@prepareforyourcare.org) and UW’s Dr. Erin Kross will co-lead a PCORI-funded study to improve advance care planning, combining PREPARE and Jumpstart programs in primary care. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/rebecca...

Celebrating Older Americans Month! 🌟 As we honor the wisdom of our elders, let's remember the importance of discussing medical preferences with loved ones. Explore step-by-step planning at prepareforyourcare.org to ensure healthcare choices are heard and respected. #OlderAmericansMonth #ACP

Drs. @maliberti.bsky.social, Avelino-Silva (@geritjas.bsky.social), @kencovinsky.bsky.social, @drklam.bsky.social, @seijlee.bsky.social published a study on undiagnosed dementia and mortality in the U.S. and Brazil @alzdemjournals.bsky.social alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Bocheng Jing, MS earned a Silver Award for Best Poster at the International Conference on Deprescribing in Montreal, Canada. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Bocheng!

Drs. Nouri, Pantilat, Ritchie, Shi, O’Riordan, Boscardin, Lyles, and Sudore share new research in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management exploring how virtual vs. in-person palliative care impacts patient symptom burden across multiple sites. Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Basal Cell is the No. 1 cancer in the US. But for Older Adults, watchful waiting may be the right call. We dive into Geriatric Dermatology (GeriDerm) + itching, moisturizers, and more. #medsky   👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp402 😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

New free, self-paced course from CAP-CT helps hospital teams identify, engage & support caregivers in care and discharge planning. Open to interdisciplinary teams with CE/CME credit. Register now or contact [email protected] geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/cap-ct-...

Dr. @ewidera.bsky.social, drew packed rooms at #ACP2026 in San Francisco, sharing insights on cognitive impairment, goals-of-care conversations, and managing delirium in hospitalized patients. #geriatrics

Congratulations to @alexsmithmd.bsky.social, on being named Co–Editor-in-Chief of @agsjournal.bsky.social! A well-deserved recognition and an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of geriatrics research and care. www.americangeriatrics.org/media-center...

New study by Dr. Nouri and colleagues compares virtual vs. in-person palliative care across multiple sites, revealing key differences in patient symptom burden and implications for care delivery. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/nouri-a...

Live from São Paulo: Brazilian geriatricians join GeriPal to discuss intrinsic capacity, loneliness as a medical syndrome, and advance care planning. Guests Eduardo Ferriolli, Marlon Aliberti, & Edison Vidal. 👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp401 😀 Hosts: Drs. Alex Smith and Eric Widera

The GeriPal Podcast on the move, such an honor to have Alex and Eric in Brazil, advancing conversations on better care for older adults 🇧🇷🇺🇸 #Geriatrics #Aging #QoL #Gerontology #WHO

Sharing a great cause led by my colleague, Dr. Stephanie Rogers, training for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon while raising funds to support connection and community for isolated older adults in the Bay Area. 💙 Support here: littlebrotherssf.networkforgood.com/projects/294...

Self-Help for the Elderly and Anni Chung (www.selfhelpelderly.org), and On Lok and Sandra Rivas, along with so many others.

PREPARE for Your Care was grateful to be a part of this amazing community event with the San Francisco Palliative Care Workgroup (www.sfpcwg.org), the Stupski Foundation, the Department of Disability & Aging Services (DAS) and Kelly Dearman (www.sfhsa.org/departments/...) +

We are grateful for the moving stories from SF elected officials (Supervisor Connie Chan, Supervisor Chyann Chen, Rafael Mandelman, and Kunal Modi, Chief of Health, Homelessness & Family Services) about their families and the importance of choosing someone you trust to help make medical decisions +

👆The Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Cognitive Health podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Julene K. Johnson, PhD, joined leaders at the NSF AccelNet 2026 PI Meeting, advancing research on movement, music, and brain health alongside national collaborators.

The UCSF Division of Geriatrics hosted a fun and creative arts and crafts session on Thursday, April 23, at the Mission Bay office, bringing colleagues together to make friendship bracelets.

Dr. @briesf.bsky.social is awarded the 2026 Claire D. Brindis Award for Community Engagement & Service in Health Policy Research. Honoring her leadership advancing care, policy, and justice for incarcerated older adults. Congrats!

Drs. Lauren Hunt, @mgrowdon.bsky.social, @alexsmithmd.bsky.social, Noam Margalit, and @kristalynharrison.bsky.social published a @jpsmjournal.bsky.social study on hospice staff perspectives caring for patients with dementia and their families. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/drs-hun...

Dr. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social joins the Minding Memory podcast to discuss how social isolation and loneliness impact cognitive health, highlighting the role of social connection in aging outcomes. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/ashwin-...

Drs. @mararosenberg.bsky.social, @alexsmithmd.bsky.social, and @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social and colleagues published a @agsjournal.bsky.social study examining multisensory impairment as a potential risk factor for elder mistreatment. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/drs-ros...

Dr. @lingshengli.bsky.social led an arts-based session for geriatrics fellows, using literature and visual storytelling to explore intergenerational relationships and dementia through reflection and creativity.

Congrats to Noam Margalit, MD, named a 2025–2026 GME Excellence & Innovation Award recipient for Impact and Innovation in GME, recognizing her dedication to teaching, mentoring, and supporting future leaders.

Dr. Daniel Pound’s 30-year career in geriatric care and teaching at UCSF is featured in a @NEJM video, highlighting patient-centered care—filmed just before his retirement and return part-time. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/daniel-...

This #NationalHealthcareDecisionsDay, check out our easy-to read resources at PREPAREforYOURCare.org. We also have resources for caregivers and family to start these conversations with others at PREPAREforTHEIRCare.org

🔋Feeling energized from the 2026 Shared Care Network Meeting in D.C. Thank you Chanee Fabius & the HEAD Center for centering the intersection of family caregivers and paid direct care workers. Proud to spotlight the need to invest in direct care workers, esp women of color and immigrant workers 💙

GeriPal celebrates 400 episodes! Hosts @ewidera.bsky.social & @alexsmithmd.bsky.social do a Hot Ones–style AMA 🌶️: AI in medicine, changing clinical practice, joy in geriatrics, Advance Care Planning, and what they'd do differently after 10 years, + more. #medsky   👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp400

PREPARE makes it easier for clinicians to support patients in advance care planning. Easy-to-use tools help patients, caregivers, and clinicians plan for future medical decision-making. Check out this press release: www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/04...

Congratulations to Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social for being named inaugural Site Chief of Geriatrics at ZSFG, providing leadership and vision for patient care, education, and research for older adults! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...

Drs. @mararosenberg.bsky.social, Kathryn Sellman, and @pchenmd.bsky.social published a JGIM clinical reasoning case on how to approach driving cessation among older adults with dementia. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Dr. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social was quoted in the @sfchronicle.com on new research suggesting a flu vaccine recommended for older adults may help lower Alzheimer’s risk. www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...

Daniel Pound, MD is featured in @NEJM “Double Takes” discussing “The Whole Patient — Toward Holistic, High-Value Care,” highlighting the importance of treating patients beyond symptoms. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Rural Palliative Care isn't urban care in a smaller town. It's "MacGyver medicine" — champions cobbling care together with what exists. We dig into equity, telehealth, AI, and dying close to home. #medsky 👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp399 😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social