We foster collaboration among behavioral and social scientists, physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, economists, policy experts, practice leaders, those who study the humanities and the arts, and many other scholars and researchers in aging. We believe the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to foster ingenuity, achieve the greatest impact, and promote optimal experiences of aging.
CEO Blog
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Family Caregiving: A Public Health Issue That Affects Us All
by James ApplebyOctober 25, 2022
The topic of caregiving has a way of continually rising to the top of our national conversation, including from some unexpected places. Lost in the maelstrom of the 24-hour news cycle was the role that concerns around family caregiving played in a threatened, but thankfully avoided, national rail strike in mid-September. Railway employees were seeking contract changes that would provide adequate sick leave to take care of themselves and leave to support family caregiving.
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GSA Earns Healthy People 2030 Champion Status
by James ApplebySeptember 14, 2022
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has designated GSA as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. This means that GSA has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision of a society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.
Stay Connected
GSA 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting
- Save the date: November 2 to 6, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana
GSA Connect
GSA offers its members exclusive access to interactive professional networking. This tool encourages online resource sharing, discussion of hot topics in the field, and other ways to collaborate with your GSA peers.
- Membership Directory
Members can find each other by name, institution, section, fellow status, and more. - Interest Groups
GSA has many interest groups that are formed around a topic or issue that cuts across disciplines.
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New In Publications
- "Understanding Pseudobulbar Affect" kicks off the Insights & Implications in Gerontology series.
- There's a new GSA white paper, "Dementia-Related Psychosis: Strategies to Address Barriers to Care Across Settings."
- Read “Obesity in Older Adults: Succeeding in a Complex Clinical Situation."
- GSA has a new publication, "Medical Use of Cannabidiol in Older Adults: A Focused Discussion on Safety."
Press Releases
- Study Findings Can Help Older Adults Plan for Changes in Driving and Firearm Use November 17, 2022
- The Gerontological Society of America Congratulates New 2022 Awardees November 15, 2022
- GSA Applauds Medicare Coverage of Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies in Physician Fee Schedule November 04, 2022
- The Gerontological Society of America Establishes National Center to Reframe Aging November 03, 2022
- Duque Chosen as GSA’s Next Biological Sciences Journal Editor October 26, 2022
- Nov. 3 AARP Media Briefing: Financial Security Trends, Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity, New and Improved 2022 AARP Livability Index October 25, 2022
AgeWork—Job Offerings
- Instructor - Bone Marrow Transplantation Advanced Practice Provider - University of Colorado - Aurora, CO November 30, 2022
- Faculty - General Internal Medicine (Primary Care) - University of Minnesota Physicians - Minneapolis, MN November 30, 2022
- RN Wound Specialist - Home Health King County *Up to 10000 Hiring Bonus* - Providence - Tukwila, Washington November 30, 2022
- NAR - Transitional Care *$1,500 Sign On Bonus* - Providence - Olympia, Washington November 30, 2022
- LPN LVN - Hospice Snohomish *$5,000 Sign-On Bonus* - Providence - Everett, Washington November 30, 2022
The Aging Insider—Latest News
- Older adults face Medicare hurdles for substance use treatment December 1, 2022 Roll Call
- How to Help Patients Hang up Car Keys December 1, 2022 HEBDEN BRIDGE NEWS
- Feet Off the Gas: How to Help Patients Hang up Car Keys December 1, 2022 Medscape
- Happy 2023 for Seniors: Historic Increase in Social Security December 1, 2022 The Georgetowner
- The Gerontological Society Of America Establishes National Center To Reframe Aging December 1, 2022 Open Minds
