Congratulations to Dr. Evie Kalmar and Theresa Cordova, RN, for representing VA Palliative Care at the SF FrontRunners Pride 5K! 🏃‍♀️ We welcome others to join in future years!

Learn more about Dr. Elena Portacolone: profiles.ucsf.edu/elena.portac...

New @sfchronicle.com highlights a growing challenge: many older adults who live alone with dementia remain undiagnosed. Dr. Elena Portacolone is working to find better ways to support independence, safety, and access to care for older adults aging alone. www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...

NIH Shakeup! We dive into a proposed OMB rule change that could allow political appointees to overrule scientific peer review, ban critical health disparity research, and censor funded scientists. #medsky 👉 bit.ly/GeriPalEp409 😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

✨Wrapping up an amazing week with MUARG and the BSG. Despite the heat, being with scholars doing brilliant critical gerontological work was exactly the fresh air I needed. Loved meeting new researchers and catching up with colleagues who inspire me every time I read their work or hear them speak.

Ryan McMahan and Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson's latest JAGS editorial calls for pushing advance care planning research forward by focusing on outcomes that are truly patient- and family-centered and reflect high-quality care. Take a look: agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Dr. @lingshengli.bsky.social, represented the UCSF HEARD Study Team, and partnered with On Lok, to present "Understanding Dementia Care and Planning Ahead" to residents at St. Marks Square. #DementiaCare

Congratulations to Drs. Josette Rivera and Evie Kalmar on their new leadership roles in UCSF Geriatrics Education! Wishing them success as they advance excellence in geriatrics training. #UCSF #Geriatrics geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/josette...

Dr. @susanschneiderucsf.bsky.social has joined the UCSF Osher Center, where she'll work with Dr. Maki Nakazato on the Integrative Aging & Geriatrics service. Learn more about her expertise in healthy aging and integrative care. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/susan-s...

Congratulations to Nandini Singh on joining the inaugural Class of 2026 Emerging Leaders Cohort, a leadership program advancing equity, dignity, and quality of life for older adults.

Dr. @mikesteinman.bsky.social, and the @deprescribeus.bsky.social were featured in @aamc.org News, highlighting efforts to address polypharmacy and improve medication safety for older adults. www.aamc.org/news/problem...

Sleep matters for healthy aging. In a new *Age and Ageing* editorial, Drs. @maliberti.bsky.social and Thiago Avelino-Silva (@geritjas.bsky.social), call for sleep health to be included in geriatric assessment. academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

Congratulations to @lingshengli.bsky.social! Her graphic narrative, “Stages of Grief Following a Grant Rejection,” has been published in the Graphic Medicine section of @annalsofim.bsky.social. #GraphicMedicine

Dr. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social was featured in the @sfchronicle.com discussing how remote work shapes social connection and mental health, and why in-person interactions remain important for well-being. www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...

Drs. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social, Lauren Hunt, and @kristalynharrison.bsky.social co-authored a new @jpsmjournal.bsky.social article offering advice for early investigators and launching a special series on palliative care research. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Congratulations to Angela Suen, MD, on receiving the ASCENT Research Scholar Award! Her research will explore how supplemental oxygen affects quality of life for older adults living with COPD.

Ryan McMahan, MD, MAS and Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, DrPH, MSc published a @AGSJournal editorial urging advance care planning research to focus on patient-centered outcomes, not just documentation. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social joined @MedicalEconomics to discuss how Dementia Care Aware helps primary care teams improve early dementia detection and support patients and caregivers. Read more: www.medicaleconomics.com/view/dementi...

For #AlzheimersAndBrainAwarenessMonth, @annachodos.bsky.social joined @KTVU to discuss brain health, early signs of cognitive decline, and why early detection matters for patients and families.

Congratulations to Drs. Thiago Avelino-Silva (@geritjas.bsky.social), and @maliberti.bsky.social, on their new @agsjournal.bsky.social commentary, “Who Is Delirium Worse For?”, exploring the impact of delirium in older adults. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Congratulations to Drs. Elena Portacolone and @mgrowdon.bsky.social, featured in the @sfchronicle discussing the challenges facing older adults living alone with dementia and highlighting UCSF-led research. #DementiaResearch www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...

Congratulations to Dr. Noam Margalit and Dr. Catherine Gordon, recipients of the Fellow of the Year Awards for excellence in teaching, mentorship, and collaboration with residents. 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. @lingshengli.bsky.social, on receiving a UCSF RAP Award to develop graphic stories that support dementia caregiving and advance care planning in Chinese communities.

Drs. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social, Carla Perissinotto, and Nandini Singh, MPH, are featured in the new PBS documentary *Wired for Connection*. Congratulations! 🎬✨https://www.pbs.org/video/wired-for-connection-phsoyg/

Congratulations to Dr. @mgrowdon.bsky.social, on his appointment as Co-Director of UCSF’s Aging Research Fellowship, joining fellowship leaders Drs. @alexsmithmd.bsky.social and @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social! 🎉

When should doctors say "no" to treatments that won't help? We talk to Jason Batten, Liz Dzeng & Teva Brender about the real-world, unwritten "workarounds" clinicians use when standard ICU guidelines fail. #medsky   👉 bit.ly/GeriPalEp408 😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Our graduating fellows named Dr. @stacyhan.bsky.social, Teacher of the Year for her exceptional kindness, safe learning environment, and expertise in geriatric medicine during the Care at Home block. 🎉

Celebrating our FY2026 Geriatrics fellows! 🎉 Congratulations to our clinical and T32 graduates whose dedication to improving the lives of older adults inspires us all. #Geriatrics #MedEd @geritjas.bsky.social @mararosenberg.bsky.social geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-ge...

Matthew Growdon, MD, MPH (@mgrowdon.bsky.social), joined @KCBSRadio to discuss the challenges of identifying undiagnosed dementia in older adults who live alone and why early detection matters. www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs...

New in JAMA Internal Medicine: Drs. Thiago Avelino-Silva (@geritjas.bsky.social), and @alexsmithmd.bsky.social, examine the lasting cognitive effects of postoperative delirium. #Research jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Congratulations to Michi Yukawa, MD, MPH, on being named Acting Medical Director of MACE and Geriatrics Consultation Inpatient Services at SFVAHCS! #Geriatrics geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/michi-y...

Dr. @lwaltermd.bsky.social delivered the keynote at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference at Stanford, highlighting how conceptual frameworks can drive innovation in research, care, and education.

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 As we celebrate love and diversity, let's also remember the importance of meaningful conversations about medical preferences with our loved ones. Discover step-by-step planning at prepareforyourcare.org #PrideMonth #ACP

"Cognitively stimulation" to preserve brain health doesn't mean expensive puzzle apps. Anything that involves sustained attention, organization, socialization, and/or tracking multiple steps can promote brain health. Love this story highlighting the power of dance! apnews.com/article/ment...

How do we move from recognizing #ElderMistreatment to building actual solutions? We dive into #caregiver strain, clinical "spidey senses," hospital protection teams, and collaborating with APS. #medsky Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp407 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Call for Papers! Dr. Jennifer Lai is guest editor for a special BMC Geriatrics collection on Geriatric Hepatology. Submit your research on liver health and aging by Jan. 27, 2027. #Geriatrics #Research geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/call-pa...

Congratulations to Drs. @annachodos.bsky.social and Niousha Moini, whose research was recognized among the top five highest-scoring abstracts at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference at Stanford! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...

Congratulations to Patty Myung, MD, on her appointment as Acting Medical Director of the Community Living Center at SFVAHCS! Her expertise in long-term, geriatric, HIV, and Veteran care will strengthen our mission. #SFVAHCS geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/patty-m...

Last chance! Only 3 days left to support Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) & help combat loneliness among older adults in SF. Dr. Stephanie Rogers is proudly representing LBFE in Sunday’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon! Donate: littlebrotherssf.networkforgood.com/projects/294...

Dr. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social was recently quoted in The Washington Post, sharing insights on technologies that can help older adults maintain independence and age well. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202... #Aging #HealthTech

Anna Hines, NP, MPH, Todd James, MD, Camie Kuo, NP, and colleagues presented research at CAGI showing how personalized music playlists can improve patient experience in age-friendly emergency care. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-hi...

Our T32 fellow, Maryanne Kim, PharmD, PhD, won the Abstract Poster Award in the Fellow-in-Training category from the CAGI Annual Conference 2026, for her research on use of antidementia medications as older adults transition from the community into long-term care residential settings.

Evie Kalmar, MD, MS presented research with Lynn Flint, MD on outcomes of GeriPal program graduates at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference, highlighting impacts on geriatrics education.

🥰What an unforgettable day. We gathered to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the UCSF Institute for Health & Aging, founded by the remarkable Dr. Carroll L. Estes, reflecting on the past, present, and future of a legacy that has shaped science, advocacy, and social justice in profound ways.

What happens when healthcare experts become the patients? Today we dive into elder care transitions, structural flaws in assisted living, and the rising impact of private equity on vulnerable populations. #medsky   Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp406 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Join Theresa Allison, MD, PhD on June 11 for “Whole Person Approaches to Brain Health” at the Golden Hour Series in SF. Discover how music, art & connection support dementia care and aging. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/theresa...

Drs. @mgrowdon.bsky.social, @kristalynharrison.bsky.social, @mikesteinman.bsky.social, Lauren Hunt, Julene Johnson, Elena Portacolone, and others published "Medication Management Among Older Adults Living Alone With Cognitive Impairment" in @jamainternalmed.com geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/matthew...

Research by Drs. @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social and Carla Perissinotto is featured in the new PBS documentary *Wired for Connection*, airing nationwide June 1 on PBS and streaming online. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/ashwin-...

Exciting News! The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship and VA HPEER Program are partnering to support aspiring geriatrics clinician educators through new fellowship training opportunities in geriatrics and medical education. Learn more: geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/geriatr...

Drs. Elizabeth Dzeng and Rebecca Sudore (@prepareforyourcare.org) represented UCSF at the EAPC conference in Prague, sharing research on dementia, palliative care, and clinical decision-making. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/liz-dze...