UC San Diego School of Medicine Dean Barbara Jung welcomed invited speaker Dr. Jürgen Unützer for a day of meaningful exchange on advancing mental health and care for older adults.
#UCSDGeriatrics @UCSDHealth #MentalHealth
29.07.2025 17:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Proud to share that @ucsandiego.bsky.social Health is ranked #1 in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report—with Geriatrics at #18 nationally!
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
29.07.2025 17:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
👏 Congrats to Dr. Lindsey Yourman on being elected to @hey.epic.com Geriatrics Specialty Steering Board! She’ll bring the real-world insights of geriatricians and palliative care teams to shape best practices in care across the globe. #UCSDGeriatrics #Epic
28.07.2025 15:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dr. Ian Neel: A Champion for Cognitive Care
Ian Neel, MD, has been named co-chair of the San Diego Alzheimer’s Project. In this Q&A, he reflects on his journey to cognitive care for older adults.
Dr. Ian Neel has been named co-chair of the San Diego County Alzheimer’s Project.
Check out this fantastic article by Annie Pierce highlighting his leadership and dedication to advancing cognitive care across our region. 🧠💙
🔗 health.ucsd.edu/news/feature...
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25.07.2025 15:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Aching and Baking: Why Older Adults with Chronic Illness Are Turning to Cannabis | ASA Generations
New from ASA Generations: Dr. Benjamin Han and former UCSD Geriatric Psychiatry fellow Dr. Haley Solomon delve into why older adults with chronic illness are turning to cannabis—and what the science says about benefits and risks. #UCSDGeriatrics
Read it here: generations.asaging.org/aching-and-b...
23.07.2025 18:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Current Fellows 2025-26
April Butler, MD
Welcome our new 2025-26 Hospice & Palliative Care Fellows! 🎉 Drs. Butler, Capossela, Fica, Holyoke, Kieffer, McEnany, Quan, & Winiker. The future of compassionate, patient-centered care starts here.
Learn more about them:
gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/education/fe...
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07.07.2025 15:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Excited to welcome our new 2025-26 Geriatrics Fellows! 🎉 Drs. Emily Venvertloh, Will Fleming, and Julia Larson. The future of aging care is in great hands. Read more about them here: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/education/fe...
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03.07.2025 16:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
UC San Diego study shows more boomers are using cannabis, many for the first time
It was a dramatic increase in cannabis use among seniors 65 and older, from 0.4% in 2005 to 7.4% in 2023.
New UC San Diego research, led by Dr. Benjamin Han, finds a sharp rise in cannabis use among baby boomers—now at 7.4% in 2023 vs. 0.4% in 2005—highlighting evolving approaches to health and symptom relief in older adults. 🎓🌿 #UCSDGeriatrics
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26.06.2025 19:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2025-2026
The AMA introduced its 21-member Board of Trustees at the conclusion of its Annual Meeting.
🎉 UC San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalasé A. Ajayi has been named Chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees — the FIRST person from our city to rise to this incredible role! 🌟👏 Let’s go!! #AMA #UCSDGeriatrics #SanDiegoProud
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23.06.2025 16:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to Kimberly Gonzalez-Davalos and Liz Voloshyna-Farber, recipients of this year’s Ruth Covell Award in Geriatrics! Your dedication to advancing care for older adults inspires us all. We’re so proud! 👏
#UCSDGeriatrics #RuthCovellAward #HealthyAging
04.06.2025 23:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
That Cup of Coffee May Have a Longer-Term Perk
Dr. Aladdin Shadyab was recently featured in The New York Times article, “Can Coffee Help You Live Longer?” ☕️🧬
Read the full article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/w...
#CoffeeResearch #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDResearch
03.06.2025 17:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
UC San Diego School of Medicine has once again received a Tier 1 rating according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings of 2025 Best Medical Schools: Research! 🔬⭐️
Read more ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/4cmugii
08.04.2025 18:15 — 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 Congratulations to our Geriatrics fellow Jaeyoun Choi, MD for winning the 2025 CAGI Best Abstract Award among all Fellows! 👏 Your work is advancing the future of aging research and inspiring the next generation. Well deserved! #CAGI2025 #UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsFellow
03.06.2025 17:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
UC San Diego Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care: Giving Opportunities
Make an online gift donation to Geriatrics & Gerontology
🎉 As Older Americans Month wraps up, let’s keep the momentum going!
We are committed to building a future where healthy aging is possible for everyone.
✨ Support our mission: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/give/opportu...
#OlderAmericansMonth #FutureofAging #UCSDGeriatrics
30.05.2025 15:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
UC San Diego study explores why women are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers are exploring how sleep, diet, and activity may fuel inflammation and lead to Alzheimer’s disease in women.
Why are women at higher risk for Alzheimer’s? 🧠
UC San Diego’s Dr. Erin Sundermann spoke with KPBS news about new research exploring biological and hormonal factors.
Read more: www.kpbs.org/news/health/...
#Alzheimers #WomensHealth #UCSDResearch
23.05.2025 19:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Physical activity is key to staying healthy at every stage of life. Whether it’s yoga, dancing, hiking, or daily walks, movement helps maintain strength and independence. This month and beyond, let’s challenge the idea that aging means slowing down. #FlipTheScriptOnAging
21.05.2025 16:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 Congrats to P2 student Florence Labrador for earning Top Abstract in Medical Education Research at the Symposium for Innovation in Medical Education at Rady’s! Mentored by Drs. Rabia Atayee, Tolúwalàṣẹ "Làṣẹ" Àjàyí & @kpedmonds.com Edmonds. Incredible work, Florence! #UCSDPharmacy
20.05.2025 18:43 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 2
Having a Ball: Alison Moore Clinches President-Elect Role
Alison Moore, MD, MPH, has been named president-elect of the American Geriatrics Society. In this Q&A, she offers insight into her field of geriatrics medicine.
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social has been named president-elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social. The celebration of her new position began with the first pitch at a Padres game and reflection on a career grounded in care for older adults. Read more here: health.ucsd.edu/news/feature...
16.05.2025 20:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ever heard someone blame forgetfulness on a “senior moment?” It reinforces the stereotype that aging means cognitive decline. Let’s recognize that minor memory lapses happen to people of all ages. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth
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12.05.2025 16:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
UC San Diego and friends at #AGS25!
Grateful for the connections, collaborations, and commitment to advancing care for older adults.
#UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsCommunity 💙
09.05.2025 17:32 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
📍Attending #AGS25 today, May 9th!?
Don’t miss exciting presentations from us at UCSD!
🧠💬 Stay tuned & stop by to connect!
#UCSDGeriatrics #UCSD
09.05.2025 11:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Great to see our own Drs. @alisonmooremd.bsky.social and Khai Nguyen representing UC San Diego at #AGS25 in Chicago!
Their leadership and commitment to advancing geriatrics and healthy aging continues to inspire.
#UCSDGeriatrics #AcademicGeriatrics #AGS25
08.05.2025 22:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Spotted at #AGS25 in Chicago!
Dr. Alison Moore connecting with leaders in the field—Dr. David Reuben and Dr. Mark Supiano. Grateful for their continued leadership and inspiration in advancing the science and care of aging.
#UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsLeadership
08.05.2025 22:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Reunited at #AGS25 in Chicago!
Great to see Dr. EB Sladek with UCSD Geriatrics fellowship alumni Drs. Jennifer Li and Rachael Petry—continuing to advance the field of aging care together. 💙👩🏽⚕️
#UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDProud
08.05.2025 22:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📍Attending #AGS25 today, May 8th!?
Don’t miss exciting presentations from us at UCSD!
🧠💬 Stay tuned & stop by to connect!
#UCSDGeriatrics #UCSD
08.05.2025 11:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The National Health & Aging Trends Study conducts annual in-person interviews with a nationally representative sample of US Medicare beneficiaries, & the National Study of Caregivers periodically gathers data on their family and unpaid carers. nhats.org
Horizon 2020 EU project (GA 965341) developing a decision-support tool for healthcare professionals treating older people w/ complex chronic conditions. Innovative use of ML (AI) using big, real-world data from interRAI to predict treatment impact.
The Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - at the forefront of dementia research, treatment and care since 1984. 🧠 #WeAreMADRC WWW.MADRC.ORG
Advancing dementia and aging care through patient-oriented research and technology innovation. Led by Dr. Lillian Hung @UBC Nursing.
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