UCSF Geriatrics

Our Division rang in the season with a festive progressive dinner at WGVCV—great company, eats, games & gifts! Congrats to winner Elaine Chow and Bingo champs Jose Johnson & Shira Rutman. Happy holidays!

Inflammaging—chronic, low-grade inflammation that rises with age—may be a key driver behind many chronic and acute diseases. We talk with 3 experts: Brian Andonian, Sara LaHue, & Joe Hippensteel. #medsky

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😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Theresa Allison Appointed Harris Fishbon Distinguished Professor | Geriatrics We are pleased to announce that Theresa Allison, MD, M Music, PhD has been selected as the Harris Fishbon Distinguished Professor in Clinical Translational Research in Aging within the UCSF Division…

Congratulations to Theresa Allison, MD, PhD on being appointed the Harris Fishbon Distinguished Professor at UCSF! Her groundbreaking work connects music, dementia, caregiving & well-being. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/theresa...

Decision-Making and Downstream Outcomes of Gabapentinoid-Diuretic Prescribing This cohort study explores the clinical decision-making process influencing the gabapentinoid–edema–loop diuretic prescribing cascade and its downstream outcomes among older US veterans.

Proud to share new JAMA Network Open study by Drs. @mgrowdon.bsky.social, @wjdeardorff.bsky.social, @mikesteinman.bsky.social & team on decision-making and outcomes of the gabapentinoid–diuretic prescribing cascade. #geriatrics
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AFED Consult Team presented to 80 Felton Institute staff on Dec 1, 2025 on Dementia, Delirium & Depression—assessment, resources, and care partner support—strengthening UCSF’s community partnership.

This video offers tips for how to communicate the news of a dementia diagnosis to patients and families. GERI Videos: Tips for Disclosing a Dementia Diagnosis

Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social shares the 9th GERI Brain Health video: Tips for Disclosing a Dementia Diagnosis—practical guidance for talking with patients and families. Watch the full series today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZ_...

🦃 Get the table talking about #advancecareplanning this Thanksgiving! To learn how to make it easy check out PREPAREforYOURcare.org and our new caregiver program PREPAREforTHEIRcare.org!

Congrats to Drs. Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson and @lingshengli.bsky.social on their acceptance to the 2025–27 @agsjournal.bsky.social Junior Reviewer Program (Clinician Researcher track)! A 2-year hands-on peer review opportunity.

Gina Lima of UCSF presented on the CAP-CT program at the 2025 CCGG Research Showcase—earning Best of Showcase in the Dementia/Alzheimer’s track! A perfect highlight for National Family Caregivers Month.

We’re excited to welcome Chiquitha Aminsalehi, PhD, to the Division of Geriatrics as a T32 Aging Research Fellow. She recently completed her PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities at UC Merced. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/welcome...

Medical tests help support and refine the diagnosis of dementia. This video explains which lab tests and brain imaging studies are commonly used in dementia assessments. GERI Videos: Dementia Assessment: Labs and Imaging

New from Dr. Anna Chodos! The latest GERI Brain Health video, “Dementia Assessment: Labs and Imaging,” breaks down the key tests used in diagnosing dementia. Watch this and more in the series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-6T...

Widera, Willham, and Harper Help Launch New AGS Curriculum on Alzheimer’s Diagnostics and Treatments | Geriatrics Eric Widera, MD, and Kaitlin Willham, MD, co-authored the module "Evidence Review of FDA-Approved Monoclonal Antibody Treatments," as part of the newly published AGS online curriculum, "Alzheimer's…

Drs. @ewidera.bsky.social, and Kaitlin Willham co-authored a module in the new @amergeriatrics.bsky.social Alzheimer’s curriculum, edited by Dr. Michael Harper. The curriculum covers new diagnostic tools and treatments for Alzheimer’s. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/widera-...

Anna Chodos Releases New GERI Video on Functional Assessment in Dementia Care | Geriatrics Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, presents the seventh video in the GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics video series, “Dementia Assessment: Functional Assessment”. Beyond memory, dementia impacts daily functioning.…

Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social presents the newest GERI Brain Health video on functional assessment in dementia—an essential part of diagnosis and care planning. Check out this video and the full series! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...

A chaplain (Betty Clark) and a doctor (Jessica Zitter) reflect on their new documentary, The Chaplain and the Doctor, and the ways personal stories and biases shape our interactions in healthcare. #medsky
 
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😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Congrats to Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, DrPH, MSc on receiving an Alzheimer’s Association research grant to develop a community-informed program supporting diverse dementia caregivers with legal and financial planning!

Dr. Niousha Moini’s poem, “The Quiet That Remains,” is now published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Inspired by a hospice patient, it reflects the lessons of stillness, mercy, and bedside care. www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10....

Hospice & Palliative Care leaders reflect on the past 50 years—and the urgent need to raise standards, ensure access, & lead with love in a profit-driven system. Ira Byock, Kristi Newport, Brynn Bowman. #medsky
 
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Drs. @anumadhavan.bsky.social & Kendall Beck are featured in @UCSFNews for leading the new IBD Longevity Clinic—combining geriatrics & gastroenterology to transform care for older adults with IBD. www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/11...

Family members, friends, and caregivers can provide insight into a patient’s memory changes. In this video, we discuss tips on how to collect collateral history on cognition and function. GERI Videos: Dementia Assessment: Collateral History

New #GERIVideos episode! 🧠 @annachodos.bsky.social, shares tips on gathering collateral history from family & caregivers to assess dementia and cognition. Watch “Dementia Assessment: Collateral History.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY3C...

Happy Veterans day! We are thankful to all Veterans and their families who helped co-create and test our prepareforyoucare.org program. #advancecareplanning #veteransday #geriatrics @SFVAMC

Sickle cell disease brings lifelong challenges—from severe pain to systemic inequities. Today our guests share how palliative care supports patients through compassion, trust, and whole-person care. 💜 #medsky

👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp380
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

📣 Are you an age-friendly health researcher?

Join us Dec. 7 for the AFHS Research Symposium, held as a pre-conference to the 2025 IHI Forum. We will bring together leaders & innovators to advance evidence-based practices in age-friendly care across diverse settings.

Registration👉 lnkd.in/g28nxc9x

Geriatric Medicine Job | San Francisco VA Health Care System | San Francisco, CA Geriatric Medicine Job | San Francisco VA Health Care System | San Francisco, CA

Now recruiting: Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Geriatrics, Palliative & Extended Care at SFVAHCS/UCSF! Lead clinical & educational programs serving Veterans. Apply by 12/31/25 👉 [https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobs/1496531]
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Our Geriatrics Clinical Fellows made shrinky dinks, starring their pets, AI image-to-cartoon capabilities, and a Californian avocado!

After a positive cognitive screen, what information is needed from the medical history? This video walks through what information about cognitive symptoms and functional decline should be gathered to… GERI Videos: Dementia Assessment and History

Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social, shares the fifth GERI Video, *“Dementia Assessment and History.”* Learn what details to gather after a positive cognitive screen to guide accurate diagnosis. Watch here www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RQ4...

Join us! @ewidera.bsky.social & @alexsmithmd.bsky.social are giving UCSF Geriatrics Grand Rounds on Wed., Nov 5, 4-5pm PT.

The topic is "What we've learned from nearly 400 GeriPal podcasts."

Join via zoom or in person.

Via zoom: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Benefit or harm? Arguments for and against early detection of dementia in primary care This Point-Counterpoint article critically examines the ongoing debate over the early detection of dementia in primary care settings. The “Point” perspecti

🩺🧠💜 Glad our Point-Counterpoint on early dementia detection is now published in the Gerontological Society of America’s Public Policy & Aging Report, tackling both the promise of early intervention and the challenges our healthcare systems still face. academic.oup.com/ppar/article...

🌟 It's National Diabetes Month! 🌟

Take charge of your health with Advance Care Planning. Visit Prepare for Your Care to create your plan today. #NationalDiabetesMonth #AdvanceCarePlanning #PrepareForYourCare

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month! It's the perfect time to prepare for #ACP! Check out prepareforyourcare.org to learn more about #advancecareplanning. #hospicemonth #hapc

Happy #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! Honor your caregivers by sharing your wishes for medical care. @PREPAREforcare can help. #ACP We also have NEW materials just for caregivers!! Visit PREPAREforTHEIRcare.org!! #caregivers